Overview

What was the concept of turtle festival?

It's about witnessing the birth of young turtles that hatch from their eggs and slowly crawl into the ocean to start the journey of their life. This festival is also called Olive Ridley Turtle Festival is organized by local villagers. They do so in coordination with an NGO called Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra.

2 Nights 2 Days 28 Feb, 28 Feb, 01 Mar, and more
Itinerary

Pune:  

(2D/2N: With Stay Plan) 

Day 0 : (Friday Night)

  • 08:30 PM: Report to the trekleaders at Fergusson College Main Gate, (opposite Starbucks), FC Road. Departure to Velas.

  • 08:45 PM: Breman Chowk, Aundh​
  • 09:00 PM: Pick-ups from Wakad Flyover (Towards Hinjewadi)

  • ​​09:20 PM: Shivaji Chowk, Hinjewadi phase 

Day 1: (Saturday) 

  • 05:45 AM: Arrive in Velas and head directly to the Beach for the Morning hatching Session of the turtles 
  • 06:30 AM: Witness the Beautiful Sunrise on the Beach 
  • 07.00 AM: Enjoy the First Turtle Hatching Session
  • 08:30 AM: Return to our stay property in the village, Get freshen up, have Breakfast, and enjoy a leisurely vibe in the village 
  • 11:00 AM: Visit the strategically built Himmatgad Fort which overlooks the sea and the Bankot creek.
  • 01:30 PM: Lunchtime 
  • 03:00 PM: Explore the areas around Velas or have a rest.
  • 04:00 PM: Leave towards the Beach for the Evening's second hatching session. Have a fun time at the beach, Enjoy the sunset, and come back to our stay property for Dinner.
  • 08:30 PM: Have Dinner. Overnight stay.  

Day 2: (Sunday) 

  • 06:00 AM: Wake up call, Get ready, and head towards the beach for the Third Hatching Session 
  • 07:00 AM: Enjoy the session and come back to the property, get freshen up, and Have Breakfast.
  • 08:30 AM: Have breakfast and Head to Harihareshwar via the Bankot-Bagmandla Ferry boat.
  • 11:00 PM: Explore Harihareshwar Temple. 
  • 02:00 PM: Have Lunch at Harihareshwar and continue our journey towards Pune.
  • 11:00 PM: Reach Pune.

(Note- If you are traveling from a city other than Pune, then you are requested to book your return tickets considering the 2-hour delay as per the above schedule.) 

From Mumbai: 

(2D/2N: With Stay Plan)

Day 0 : (Friday Night)

Day 1:(Saturday)  

  • 05:45 AM: Arrive in Velas and head directly to the beach for the Morning hatching Session of the turtles. 
  • ​06:30 AM: Witness the Beautiful Sunrise on the Beach 
  • 07.00 AM: Enjoy the First Turtle Hatching Session
  • 08:00 AM: Return to our stay property in the village, Get freshen up, have breakfast, and enjoy a leisure vibe in the village.
  • 11:00 AM: Visit the strategically built Himmatgad Fort which overlooks the sea and the Bankot creek.
  • 01:30 PM: Lunchtime
  • 03:00 PM: Explore the areas around Velas or have a rest.
  • 04:00 PM: Leave towards the Beach for the Evening's second hatching session. Have a fun time at the beach, Enjoy the sunset, and come back to our stay property for Dinner.
  • 08:30 PM: Have Dinner. Overnight stay. 

Day 2: (Sunday) 

  • 05:00 AM: Wake up call, Get ready, and head towards the beach for the Third Hatching Session 
  • 06:00 AM: Enjoy the session and come back to the property, get freshen up, and Have Breakfast.
  • 08:30 AM: Have breakfast and Head to Harihareshwar via the Bankot-Bagmandla Ferry boat. 
  • 11:00 PM: Explore Harihareshwar Temple.
  • 02:00 PM: Have Lunch at Harihareshwar and continue our journey towards Pune.
  • 11:00 PM: Reach Mumbai and bid adieu with a promise to meet soon. 
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Travel from Mumbai to Mumbai via AC tempo traveler
  • Travel from Pune to Pune via Non AC tempo traveler​
  • Meals: (Saturday - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ; Sunday- Breakfast, Lunch)
  • One Night Stay (Village Homestay)
  • Bankot Fort sightseeing
  • Harihareshwar Temple visit
  • All Entry and permit charges
  • Visit to 3 Hatching Sessions
  • Bankot - Bagmandla Ferry boat charges

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Travel till pickup points
  • Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
  • All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
  • Any kind of personal expenses
  • Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
  • All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
  • Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
  • Insurance
Batch Dates:
  • March: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.
  • April: 5th .
Cost

(2D/2N : With Stay Package)

  • Pune: 3299 2999/-
  • Mumbai: 3599 3299/- 
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Things To Carry
  • 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 bars, 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.
  • Cameras, glares, etc. can be carried at your own risk.
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Payment details

Bank Account Details:

  • Name: Stormfree Adventures & Tourism
  • AC No:50200068275548
  • Bank Name: HDFC BANK (current ac)
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