Velas Turtle Festival Tour with Trikon

Event Name: Velas Turtle Festival TourTotal Seats: 25Location: VelasBase Location: Ratnagiri CoastlineGrade: EasyApproximate Duration: 2 DaysT Trikon Presents Velas Turtle Festival Tour 2018 for all those who wish to embark on a memorable sojourn with fellow trikoners to witness the rare and scarce sea turtles at the Golden Sand Beach of Velas. Unarguably, Velas is also one of the popular breeding
sites of Olive Ridley Turtle. This is the best time to visit Velas to experience breeding of turtle at Turtle festival.This New Year visit Velas for the much talked about Turtle Festival. Greet those tiny creatures and see them hatch eggs during the velas turtle festival.Eco-tourism Trip and AwarenessVelas Turtle Festival is not just about little turtles hatching season and the beautiful beaches, there something more to it. Olive Ridley Turtles are one of the more endangered species of turtle. To protect and conserve these turtles, the Marine Conservation Society hosts this turtle festival at Velas every year to spread awareness and promote eco-tourism.Major AttractionsEnjoy eating delicious Home Made food by localsStay at Local Huts & HousesVisit Harihareshwar beach and Historical Bankot fortAn amazing road trip across the swaying palms of KonkanDetailed ItineraryDay 0 : Friday22:00 - Meet the Trikon Team at Kotak Mahindra Bank ATM, near Dadar (E) station22:30 - Leave from Dadar towards other pick-up points22:45 - Pickup from K Star Mal , Chembur23:15 - Pickup from Vashi Below Main BridgeOvernight Journey to VelasDay 1 : Saturday05:00 am - Reach Velas06:00 am - Freshen up & Get ready for the first visit06:30 am - Introduction round & Watch the hatching08:00 am - Come back to the village for breakfast10:00 am - Leave for Bankot fort11:00 am - Reach Bankot fort & Explore12:30 pm - Leave from Bankot fort01:30 pm - Have lunch04:00 pm - Visit the Beach for Turtle hatching & Sunset06:30 pm - Watch Informative Documentary07:30 pm - Play fun games08:30 pm - Dinner & Night strolling10:00 pm - Hit your bed & retire for the dayDay 2 : Sunday06:00 am - Wake up Call06:30 am - Wake up and leave for Velas beach for the last sighting08:00 am - Come back home stay & Have breakfast10:00 am - Leave for Harihareshwar beach11:30 am - Visit temple and spend some time besides the beach12:30 pm - Have delicious Konkani Delicacies02:30 pm - Start return journey10:30 pm - Reach Mumbai (Tentatively)InclusionsTransportation from Dadar - Dadar by private Non AC BusBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner - Day 1Breakfast and Lunch - Day 2Entry Charges and SightseeingDormitory AccommodationTrikon Expertise ChargesExclusionsAny personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.Camera chargesAnything other than the above mentioned inclusion5% GSTThings to Carry ID Card 2 ltrs water Camera (Optional) Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder Snacks & Biscuits Extra Pair of Clothes Clean napkin or small towel Sunglasses Cap, sunglasses, scarf Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags) Please carry medicines if you need any Hand Sanitizer Identity Card
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