Turtle Festival 2025 Booking Dates – Mumbai AC travel

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Turtle Festival 2025 Booking Dates – Mumbai AC travel

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The Turtle Festival is a celebration held annually in the coastal villages of Guhagar, Anjarle, Velas, Harihareshwar, and Diveaagar, Maharashtra, India. The festival is held in honor of the Olive Ridley sea turtles, which come to the shores of Velas to lay their eggs. During the festival, locals and tourists gather to witness the hatching of the baby turtles and their journey to the sea. The festival aims to raise awareness about the conservation of sea turtles and their habitats. V

Maharashtra is blessed with a 720 km long coastline. Shared with Konkan, Thane, and Ratnagiri as well as Sindhudurg districts. Many marine creatures come to visit. However, the exact count and type are unknown. As from what is believed there is not a detailed study available.  In the year 2000-01, it was found that a species of turtle, Olive Ridley is a prominent visitor to the shores of Maharashtra for breeding purposes.

Other species are the Green Turtle, Hawksbill, and the Leatherback. A lot of the other information is already available online, like what turtles eat, and what a turtle looks like. The difference between a turtle, a tortoise, and a terrapin.

Olive Ridley Turtles are one of the most 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. The location is Velas, a remote village in Mandangad taluka in Ratnagiri district approx. a 6-hour drive from Mumbai.


Turtle Festival 2025 From Mumbai:

  • 3499/- AC Travel from Mumbai 

Destination Covered: 

  • Turtle Festival: Velas 1 time & Diveaagar 2 time
  • Beach: Velas, Harihareshwar, Srivardhan, Diveaagar, Shekhadi, Kondivali, Walvati
  • Temples: Dakshin Kashi Harihareshwar & Suvarn Ganptai Diveaagar
  • Fort: Bankoat 
  • Ferry ride
  • Sea Watersports at Diveaagar at extra cost directly payable to the vendor. 

The itinerary for the event will be as follows: 

Day:0 – Friday 

  • 20:45 – Common meeting point at Borivali National Park Gate ( Request to be on time.)
  • 9:00 pm – Leave for Velas In-route pickup at Oberai Mall Malad, Andheri Flyover end, Bandra Kalanagar, Sion Circle, Ghatkopar-Mankhurd link road, Mankhurd, Vashi Flyover end, Kalamboli Mc-Donald
  • In route halt for the washroom. Overnight travel to base. Rest in Vehicle. 
  • The coordinator’s number will be shared a day in the WhatsApp group. 

Day:1 – Saturday 

  • 05:30 am – Reach Velas for a quick freshen-up and we will head to Velas Kasav Conservation Center. 
  • 06:30 pm – Visit Velas beach to witness little turtles taking their first step towards the sea (If hatching happened.)
  • 10:00 am – After the sighting and photo session proceed to Bankoat Fort. which is well known for its history and breathtaking view of Velas and Harihareshwar beach. Explore surroundings and photos. 
  • 11:30 am – Transfer to harihareshwar jetty. Visit the temple and explore the Valley. Further lunch (Veg / N-veg) 
  • 14:30 am – Proceed to Srivardhan Beach visit quick photos and head to dive Aagar. Drop your bag at homestay and head to the beach for Dive Aagar Kasav Mahotsav
  • Witness a beautiful sunset from the beach, back to stay. Evening snacks and Antakshari, fun games night photography followed by dinner. Retire of the day.

Day:2 – Sunday 

  • 06:00 am – Early morning wake-up, Breakfast/Tea and freshen up Visit Suvarn Ganpati Temple and head to Kasav Conservation Center again. 
  • 08:30 am –   Back to homestay and quick freshening up Leave for Mumbai. 
  • Enroute while returning visit 3 pristine beaches ( Shekhadi, Kondivali, and Walvati Beach.) 
  • 01:30 pm – Reach Mangoan and have a lunch
  • 10:30 pm -Reaching back to Mumbai tentative and the tour concludes with memories.

Important Notes:

  • Hatching is a natural process. Organizers won’t be responsible for no hatching or less number. Events are fixed as per pre-discussion with the turtle conservation team only.
  • Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics any kind of intoxication, firearms, and gambling are strictly prohibited. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying, “When you go to the nature/mountain leave only your footprints and bring back only memories” The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
  • Due to the remote village, there might be electricity issues. Kindly cooperate.
  • Delays in the above schedule can be considered as vehicle breakdowns (Due to bad road conditions.), health issues, or any other unforeseen condition beyond the organizer’s control. Request to cooperate.

Include:

  • Transport from-to Mumbai
  • Accommodation in a typical Konkani house. ( Dormitory stay.) 
  • Day:1 Bf/Tea, Lunch and Dinner ( Veg )
  • Day:2 Bf/Tea, Lunch ( Veg ) 
  • Entry fees, Parking & ferry boat charges. 
  • Basic First Aid
  • Guide and Expertise charges.

Exclude:

  • Personal Expenses
  • Anything which not covered in the inclusion
  • Medical/Insurance Expenses
  • Non-veg or Fish Food/Orders
  • Soft drinks or Mineral Water
  • Dinner ( Friday and Sunday)
  • Any unforeseen expenses due to any condition beyond the itinerary. 
  • Medical/Emergency evacuation 

Things to carry:

  • Rucksack or bag to carry your belongings.
  • Extra pair of clothes. 
  • Some ready-eat food like plum cake, biscuits, fruits Paratha/Thepala/Boiled Eggs/Dates Etc. (Compulsory)
  • Glucon-D or Electrolytes if required.
  • Drinking water min 2/3-ltr as per your requirement. 
  • Personal medicine if any.
  • Headlamp or Torch 
  • Good grip shoes 
  • Mosquito repellent or cream. 
  • Sun protection cream and cap.

Get more information about Olive Ridley Turtle:  https://ratnagiritourism.in/en/biodiversity/olive-ridley-turtle/

Additional information

Date

09-10 March 2024

Location

Velas

Registration/Booking Information: To confirm a seat for the event, participants have two options: online or offline registration. Online Method:
  • Participants can register online through a website link.
  • The online registration process includes checking out through the website with the integration of the Cc-avenue payment gateway.
  • For online registration, participants are required to pay 100% of the event cost plus 3% of the payment gateway charges.
Offline Method:
  • Participants can choose the offline registration method.
  • In this case, participants need to transfer a minimum of 50% of the event amount through NEFT/Gpay/IMPS.
  • For offline registration, the first 50% of the event amount should be transferred 10 days before the actual event, and the remaining 50% should be transferred one day before the event.
For events lasting more than 4 days or any Himalayan events:
  • Participants need to transfer a minimum of 50% of the event amount 30 days before the event.
  • The remaining 50% should be transferred 5 days before the event. The remaining amount should be deposited as per the registration policy, or else the booking may be canceled without any refund.
Payment should be done through the mentioned modes only. EMI basis tour bookings are available with the integration of the Cc-avenue payment gateway, but cancellation of EMI bookings will incur a deduction of 10% of the tour cost plus additional applicable cancellation charges. Transfer of Seat:
  • For Himalayan events, seat bookings can be transferred to another person or shifted to the next batch, depending on availability. A notice of 20 days prior to the event is required.
  • For Sahyadri 1/2/3-day events, seat bookings can also be transferred or shifted to the next batch, with a notice of 24 hours prior to the event.
Refund:
  • In the case of seat cancellation, participants need to write an email to offbeat.wanderers17@gmail.com with the reason for cancellation.
  • Refunds are calculated based on the actual full cost of the event, not the advance payment.
  • No refund will be provided within 24 hours of the event. For detailed refund information, refer to the cancellation policy.
Cancellation:
  • The cancellation policy applies to the total cost of the tour/event, excluding paid advance.
  • For overnight 1/2/3-day Sahyadri events:
    • 75% refund if canceled prior to 5 days of the event.
    • 50% refund if canceled prior to 2 days of the event.
    • 30% refund if canceled prior to 1 day of the event.
    • No refund if canceled within 12 hours of the event.
  • For 5-day or any Himalayan events:
    • 75% refund if canceled prior to 30 days of the event.
    • 50% refund if canceled prior to 20 days of the event.
    • 15% refund if canceled prior to 10 days of the event.
    • No refund if canceled after that.
Covid-19 Cancellation Policy:
  • Refunds are provided if participants provide an ICMR/Govt lab-approved report. Travel costs will be deducted as per the cancellation policy.
  • In case of a medical emergency in the family or quarantine, the tour cost will be adjusted for the next available dates/tour. Travel costs will be deducted as per the cancellation policy.
  • State-wise regulations or government regulations will result in the cost being adjusted for the next available dates/tour.
Please note that refunds will be transferred online via NEFT after 15 days from the actual event date. If Offbeat Wanderers cancels the event due

Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics and any kind of intoxication, firearms and gambling strictly prohibited. Please do not litter, we believe in the saying,  “When you go to the mountain leave only your footprints and bring back only memories” The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members.  No Arguments will be entertained. Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care. The Offbeat Wanderers will not be responsible for injury / accident to the participant while on trek.

Medical Disclaimer: It’s Important to be fit before going for Treks. It is Important to have a medical fitness checkup done. If suffering from any allergy or ailment, please bring prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke, severe headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, blood pressure, migraine, diabetes etc. should take permission from their physicians before treks.

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