About Velas Turtle Festival Velas is a small eco-village in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The place is well known for its beaches which reflect nature in its best preserved and pristine form. Velas accounts for 40% of sea turtles nests along Maharashtra’s coast. Besides Velas beach, here are several other tourist attractions at Velas including the Bankot Fort and the Harihareshwar Temple. At Velas, turtle conservation movement is undertaken by the villagers. An NGO named Sahyadri Nisargmitra and the villagers committee has taken the initiative to conserve Olive Ridley Turtles by providing protection to their eggs. Witnessing a baby turtle coming out of the egg and then finding its way to the sea by those baby steps is an unforgettable moment. Few things to remember Before making payment through QR Code |
Report at SP College, Tilak Road. Give attendance to the Team Explorers.
Early comers have to wait till 11.15 pm & Late comers have to report directly at Velas at own arrangements & own Cost. In this Situation No refund or No arguments will be entertained.
After attendance bus will depart for Velas Turtle Festival. Overnight Bus Journey.
Reach Velas Village. Freshen-up.
Morning Tea & immediate Visit to Velas Beach. Visit Hatcheries & experience the First step of Baby Turtle. Turtle Sighting is a natural phenomenon and is a matter of luck. The tour dates have been planned after precise calculation of probable hatching dates and as per the information provided by volunteers and forest department at Velas however nobody can Guarantee baby turtle sighting.
Have Breakfast.
Immediately move to small & Beautiful Bankot fort. Explore the fort. Best spot for Photography.
Move to Harihareshwar via Veshvi to Bagmandle by ferry boat. Due to traffic rush you may require to wait for ferry boat depending upon the situation.
Visit Harihareshwar Temple. Pradakshina ferry is possible only when there is Low tide.
Lunch at Harihareshwar. After Lunch departure towards pune.
Evening Tea at Mulshi.
Reach Pune with everlasting Memories.
We may Reach to Pune by one hour before or after the given time.
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Bank Details: For Cash Deposite / E – Transfer (Only for Velas Tour)
Bank Name : IDBI Bank
Branch : Sadashiv Peth
IFSC / RTGS : IBKL0000490
A/C Name : Jai Bappa Tours
A/C Type : CurrentAccount
A/c Number : 0490102000005098
NOTE:
Please note that your booking will not be held confirmed unless we receive the amount and all the details as mentioned below…
E – Transfer is allowed Before 3 days of Event.
Please follow the given procedure to register for event through E-transfer…
1. Call Explorers / Jai Bappa Tours and confirm the availability of seat.
2. Transfer the money to “Jai Bappa Tours” Account.
3. Send your Name, Mobile No., Email id & screen shot of payment on explorerspune@gmail.com
Direct payment by E- Transfer does not automatically ensure entry to the event. Before transferring the amount, you are required to confirm with the Explorers office if the seats are available. If amount is transferred without consulting the Explorers office the registration will not be considered valid and the amount will be refunded by cheque at office after 7 days from the date of Event.
* Please Note:
Velas Turtle Festival:- Turtle Sighting is a natural phenomenon and is a matter of luck. The tour dates have been planned after precise calculation of probable hatching dates and as per the information provided by volunteers and researchers at Velas however nobody can GUARANTEE baby turtle sighting.
CANCELLATION POLICY
NO REFUND POLICY EITHER FULLY OR PARTIALLY FOR TURTLE FESTIVAL TOUR. If by any chance you are unable to attend the tour you need to inform us in writing on explorerspune@gmail.com before 5 Days of Date of Departure. In that case we can give you alternate Date Option if available & By any chance Tour is cancelled from our side we will give you 100% Refund in 7 Working Days.
* This is just a reminder list of what to Bring for Velas Turtle Festival. You can bring other things as per the Need.
Some useful tips for Velas Turtle Festival Tour
Follow the Rule – “Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time, and shoot nothing but photographs and bring back nothing but memories”