from 95 reviews
1 night 1 day
Up to 30 days
20 people
English, Hindi, Local
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.
Pune: 8.00 pm: Pickup from SB road 8.30 pm: Pickup from Xion Mall Hinjewadi
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
The bus is a non ac traveler with decent sitting comfort
You do not need to know swimming for any of Boat Ride
We will be staying in a homestay on Triple sharing basis
Jain food is available in the city however note that there are no pure veg restaurants on the route
Nature at its best, unforgettable experience