!! 12th-13th April 2014!!
Where life begins…
We are glad to announce Velas Turtle Festival 2014..!!
Bookings for Second Batch are open....
Velas is a small village in Ratnagiri district which is famous for the Olive ridley turtle population that visits the Velas beach every year and lays their eggs.At Velas, turtle conservation movement is undertaken by the villagers. An NGO named Nisargmitra has taken the initiative to conserve olive ridley turtles by providing protection to their eggs.
Witnessing a baby turtle coming out of the egg and then finding its way to the sea by those baby steps is an unforgettable moment.
Outing Duration: 2 Night / 2 Days
Dates : 12th-13th April 2014
Highlights of the Outing:
1. Velas turtle conservation centre
2. Scenic beach of Velas
3. Bankot Fort
4. Harihareshwar Temple and beach
5. Delicious Konkani Food
6. Interactive session on turtle conservation
7. Nice scope for photography
Outing Schedule:
Late night (11 pm ) departure from Mumbai towards Velas on Friday
Day 1: 12th April
Early morning arrival at Velas.
Morning session: visit to Velas beach for turtle sighting
Afternoon session : sightseeing (Bankot fort)
Evening session: Observe the turtle nests and explore the Velas beach. Overnight at Velas.
Morning session: visit to Velas beach for turtle sighting
Afternoon session : sightseeing (Bankot fort)
Evening session: Observe the turtle nests and explore the Velas beach. Overnight at Velas.
Day 2: 13th April
Morning session: visit to Velas beach for turtle sighting.
After breakfast proceed towards Harihareshwar temple/beach.Post lunch proceed back to Mumbai.
After breakfast proceed towards Harihareshwar temple/beach.Post lunch proceed back to Mumbai.
Enrollment Fees: Rs. 2200/- per person
Registered Members Cost: Rs.2100/- per person
Inclusions:
• Accommodation in a typical Konkani house
• All Veg Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• Sightseeing as per the schedule
• Expertise & Guide Charges
• Ferryboat charges
• All entry tickets and permissions
• Provision of primary first aid
• All Veg Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• Sightseeing as per the schedule
• Expertise & Guide Charges
• Ferryboat charges
• All entry tickets and permissions
• Provision of primary first aid
For booking you need to deposit full payment of Rs 2200/- per person in following Account:
NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238
Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
Maximum batch size is 25 travellers. First Come First Serve Basis.
Velas Turtle Festival has always been an amazing experience for all Mumbai Travallers and watching the baby turtles start their life towards sea is a very memorable moment. We, the Mumbai Travellers Team, hope to see you all and also your friends / family members on this great beginning of new life…
For Registration Please Mail us at mumbaitravellers@gmail.com
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