Velas Turtle Festival is a mesmerizing eco-tourism event in Maharashtra, where visitors can witness the heartwarming sight of baby Olive Ridley turtles hatching and making their way to the sea. Nestled along the Konkan coast, Velas offers a perfect blend of nature, conservation, and adventure. Along with the turtle festival, explore the historic Bankot Fort, a scenic coastal stronghold with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, and visit Harihareshwar, a serene beach town famous for its ancient Shiva temple and picturesque landscapes.
- Baby turtles Hatching
- Velas Beach
- Bankot Fort
- Harihareshwar Temple
- Village Homestay
- Authentic Kokani Food
- Travel by AC Bus
Velas Turtle Festival One Day - Pune Departure Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from Pune
09:00 PM – Assemble at Shivajinagar Bank of Maharashtra / JM Cirner
09:20 PM – Pickup from Bremen Chowk, Aundh.
10:00 PM – Pickup from Wakad Flyover (Towards Hinjewadi).
Overnight Journey to Velas.
Day 2: Velas Turtle Festival & Sightseeing
05:30 AM – Arrive at Velas and head directly to the beach for the Morning Turtle Hatching Session.
06:30 AM – Witness a breathtaking sunrise at Velas Beach.
07:00 AM – Observe the first turtle hatching session and experience the magical moment.
08:00 AM – Explore Velas Beach and enjoy leisure time.
08:30 AM – Head to a local homestay for freshening up.
09:30 AM – Enjoy a delicious breakfast, then depart for Bankot Fort exploration.
12:00 PM – Visit Harihareshwar Temple via the Bankot-Bagmandla Ferry Boat.
02:00 PM – Relish a local lunch and begin the return journey to Pune.
11:00 PM – Arrive in Pune with beautiful memories of the trip.
📝 Note: If you are traveling from a city other than Pune/Mumbai, kindly book your return tickets considering a potential delay of up to 2 hours from the scheduled arrival time.
What is included in the tour
- Pune To Traveling by Pvt. AC Pushback bus
- Meals - 1 Breakfast , 1 Lunch(Veg / Non Veg)
- Forest entry ₹200 Per person
- Ferry Charges ⛴️
- Basic First aid⛑️
- Guide & expertise charges.
- All entry fees
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any meals and accommodation not mentioned in the package inclusions.
- Meals during the bus journey.
- Any type of cold drinks, soft drinks, or mineral water.
- Any other items not specified in the inclusions.
Pune to Pune - 1799/-
Non Veg - 50/- Extra (Only Chicken Dinner)
- ID proof
- Proper face mask or shield
- Sanitizer
- Good grip shoes.
- Torch with extra batteries.
- Extra Pair of clothes.
- Water bottles 2-3 liters.
- Ready to eat food, like plum cakes, chocolate bar, some snacks & biscuits, etc.
- Electoral or Glucon D powder.
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
- Sun protection cap, goggles.
- Normal bedsheet or blanket to sleep inside the tent or room.
Step 1 - Pay Booking amount for booking confirmation on Following Account
Google Pay / PhonePe 8097850805
Bank Details -
Bank Name :- HDFC BANK
Acc no :- 50200068359138
IFSC Code - HDFC0000175
AC type :- Current account
Name :- Maharashtra Desha
Bhim Upi - 8097850805@upi
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In case of cancellation from the organiser’s end (due to Lockdown, Or any Natural calamities including,snowstorms, thunderstorms, floods, landslides, earthquakes, bad weather or unexpected political unrest, terrorism activity, curfews, riots, or government orders), We will Refund the amount in 30 Days
- In case a client wishes to change the trek date, Maharashtra Desha Adventure reserves the right to do so, provided the request is made 30 daysprior to the initial departure date.
- Booking amount is Non-Refundable.
- Refunds will be made within 7-14 working days from the date of cancellation
- The refund amount will be calculated from the total fee, in case any partial payment has been made
- No refund is applicable on cancellation if Advance Amount is Paid to Book the Trek.Cancellation charges are based on the total trek fee, irrespective of the amount paid either full or partial.
- If the cancellation is from the client’s end at any point of time post the.registration refund will be provided as per the details mentioned below:-
- Cancellation made 14 days before the trek/ Trip - 50% refund
- Cancellation made between 07 days to 13 days before the trek- 30% cash refund
- Cancellation made between 01 day and 06 day before the trek– No Refund,
- If the Cancellation is made on the Starting day of the trek or there is no Show on the start day of trek, there will be No Refund
- The company shall not be held liable for any additional charges incurred due to events such as accidents, vehicle breakdowns, riots, or train delays.
- Additional fees may apply if the government issues new guidelines regarding hotel stays or transportation.
- The schedule may be subject to change by the manager for the convenience of participants.
- During the trip, the manager reserves the right to dismiss any individual who disrupts the harmony of the group. The company disclaims responsibility for any sightseeing cancellations resulting from natural disasters or man-made incidents.
- Maharashtra Desha will not be accountable for any false or inaccurate information provided to government authorities.
- Any discrepancies during the tour are the sole responsibility of the customer(s).
- Customers must provide accurate and complete travel information, and any resulting consequences or additional charges will be borne by the customer.
- Customers are required to submit photo ID proof for all travelers at the time of booking.
- Final seating arrangements will be determined by the leader for the convenience of all participants.
- Smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited.
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- Organising treks for more than 5000+ travelers every year
- Professional team & fun loving trek/trip leaders, guides
- Comfortable stays in decent Hotels
- 6+ Years of experience in industry
- Suitable for solo, group of friends & couple
- Certificate & trek/trip badge
- SAFE FOR SOLO WOMEN TRAVELLERS
- Delicious & hygienic meals throughout the trek/trip
- Like minded co-travellers
