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Velas Turtle Festival

Trekfit adventures, Senapati Bapat Road, Ekta Nagar Housing Society, Janwadi, Gokhalenagar, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Duration

1 night 1 day

Cancellation

Up to 30 days

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English, Hindi, Local

Overview

Velas Turtle Festival for all those who wish to embark on a memorable sojourn with fellow Travelers to witness rare sea turtles at the Golden Sand Beach of Velas. Watching their bok go during mating season is one of the things many would remember from visiting Velas.

An Environmentalist’s Guide to the Velas Turtle Festival:

Velas Turtle Festival was created to spread awareness of Olive Ridley Turtles, one of the more endangered species. In addition, Velas hosts the festival each year to promote eco-tourism and help raise money to protect and conserve these turtles.

Things to Carry
Extra pair of clothes Toileteries Suncap Any personal medicines

Highlights

  • Enjoy eating delicious Home Made food by locals
  • Visit Harihareshwar beach and Historical Bankot fort
  • An amazing road trip across the swaying palms of Konkan

What you will do

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Day 1

Pune: 8.00 pm: Pickup from SB road 8.30 pm: Pickup from Xion Mall Hinjewadi

Day 2

4.00 am: Reach Velas early morning 6.30am:Depart towards sighting point. 7.00 am: We watch the turtle hatching activity conducted by the Nisarg Premi organization 8.00 am: Play sometime on the beach, enjoy some group games 10.00 am: Enjoy your breakfast and later head towards Bankot fort . Explore the place. Later we depart for Harihareshwar 1.00 pm:Enjoy lunch at the Harihareshwar. 2.00 pm: Explore the temple and start your return journey back to Pune 10.00 pm: Reach Pune with loads of memories

Included/Excluded

  • Travel from Pune to Pune via Non AC bus
  • Night Snacks
  • Breakfast and Lunch
  • Bankot fort sightseeing
  • Harihareshwar temple visit
  • Entry and permit charges
  • One morning hatching session
  • Dinner
  • Anything not mentioned above

Activity Type

LAND
Speed Boat

Activity Category

LAND
WATER

Languages

English
Hindi
Local

Activity Duration

Full Day

Cancellation Flexibility

Super Strict

Experience Enhancers

Early Access
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Activity's Location

Trekfit adventures, Senapati Bapat Road, Ekta Nagar Housing Society, Janwadi, Gokhalenagar, Pune, Maharashtra, India

FAQs

What kind of bus will we travel?

The bus is a non ac traveler with decent sitting comfort

What if do not know Swimming?

You do not need to know swimming for any of Boat Ride

What kind of stays will be staying in?

We will be staying in a homestay on Triple sharing basis

Is Jain food available?

Jain food is available in the city however note that there are no pure veg restaurants on the route

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Velas Turtle Festival
Kiran_Pillai7727
09/01/2025

Nature at its best, unforgettable experience

Adventure lovers must try this!
Velas Turtle Festival
Geeta_Trivedi5518
08/14/2025

A memorable day spent with good arrangements

Khaana bhi bohot accha tha yahan.
Velas Turtle Festival
Harshit_Rao5774
07/31/2025

Friendly and knowledgeable staff made it great

Safe environment aur friendly staff.
Velas Turtle Festival
Monika_Rao7127
07/31/2025

Everything went beyond my expectations

Safe environment aur friendly staff.
Velas Turtle Festival
Charu_Desai5829
07/17/2025

Excellent planning and attention to detail

Safe environment aur friendly staff.
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