Where life begins…
We are glad to announce Velas Turtle Festival 2014…!!
Get Ready to Witness the Wonderful Life Of Turtles now……….
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 Sahyadri Nisargmitra and the villagers committee 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. Join in Mumbai Travellers for this unforgettable journey :-)
Duration: 2 Night / 2 Days
Outing Date:
Batch 4 : 19th-20th April 2014 BOOKINGS OPEN
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:
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:
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. 2600/- per person : with AC bus
Registered Members Cost: Rs.2500/- per person : with AC bus
Inclusions:
• Accommodation in a typical Konkani house
. Transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai by Ac luxury Bus.
• All Veg Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• Sightseeing as per the schedule
• Expertise & Guide Charges
• Ferryboat charges
• All entry tickets and permissions
Exclusions:
- Anything other than mentioned above
For booking you need to deposit full payment 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
OR Call us on 8692022777/ 8692055777
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