WSR Outdoors Velas Turtle Festival 2024
Short Info:
Type: Trip
Duration: 2 Nights/ 2 Days
Cost: 3500/- Per Person
3400/- WSR Members
Batches:
From Mid March to April End - All Weekends
About:
Velas Beach : Velas is the birth place of Nana Phadnis, one of the great prominent personalities in Maratha history. Due to the sea-shore Velas is an existing place and it is situated near Bankot Bay. There is an old temple of Shri Bhairi- Rameshwar and in this temple all twelve months water is made available taking the benefit of favorable geographical conditions. A statue of Nana Phadnis is present outside his house. In Velas Mahalakshmi temple and Nana Phadnis house are the places to visit. Velas is also one of the popular breeding sites of Olive Ridley, which is an endangered species of turtle.
Bankot Fort:
Bankot is a square shaped fort. On the sides of Bankot fort, there is a dry moat (Revni) dug out in the Jambhya stone. Jambhya stone is peculiar type of stone adorning a purple shade and peculiarly it is incapable of storing water as the water invariable percolates through it owing to its much porous nature. The main entrance (Mahadarwaja) of the fort is north-facing with a well sculpted arch and carvings. Watch guards dug out (Devdya) align on both sides of the Mahadarwaja with some pits being dug out in the right Devdi. On the left, there are steps leading towards Nagarkhana while there is an underground storey and a tunnel on the right. A Maruti idol in the centre stands deserted now. On the west, there is a small entrance (Darwaja) leading to a Bastion on the exterior of the fortifications. A deep well (now dry and filled) occupied the centre of this bastion earlier and the adjacent water tanks too are dry and obsolete now. One can leave the Buruj via a small exit that leads to the surrounding moat and a beautiful “Revni” lying nearby.
Itinerary:
Day 00:
We leave for Velas by private vehicle
# For Mumbaikars,
**Pick up location as follows;
Dadar BTT circle - Near Pritam Hotel
Sion Circle, Sion
Vashi Highway, Vashi
McDonald, Kalamboli, Panvel
# For Punekars,
**Pick up location as follows;
Sadashiv Peth
Karve Road
Chandani Chowk
*** Exact Pickup Location and Time will update on One day before …
Day 01:
05:30 Hrs: Reach Velas
Get refresh and ready for an amazing experiences
06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle festival
Breakfast
10:00 Hrs: At Bankot fort
10:30 Hrs: Atop
Fort Exploration
Lunch at Velas (Veg. Only)
Rest time
Evening Tea & Visit Velas beach
Go for Turtle watching
Dinner ( Veg. Only)
Nightstay at villagers beautiful homestay in Velas
(Dormitory Type only)
Day 02:
06:45 Hrs: Visit Velas Beach for Turtle watching
08:00 Hrs: Breakfast – Tea
09:30 Hrs: At Harihareshwar by crossing Veshvi – Bagmandala creek by ferry
Harihareshwar Temple visit
Visit to Harihareshwar Beach
13:00 Hrs: Lunch at Harihareshwar (Veg/Non-Veg to be borne by participant as per choice)
15:00 Hrs: Departure 2 Mumbai
We will be in Mumbai/ Pune around 21:00 hrs (thats – subjective)
• Mumbai to Mumbai transportation by private AC vehicle
• Turtle festival entry charges
• 2 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner (veg only)
• Accomodation at Village Homestay, dormitory type
• Ferry charges
• First aid kit available
• Administration charges/ Tour Leader charges
• Day 02 Lunch (veg/nonveg to be borne by participants as per choice)
• Private orders of Tea, Breakfast, Meals, Cold drinks, Mineral water, etc.
• Personal expenses of any kind.
• Insurance Coverage.
• Medical expenses other than “First aid”.
• Any other charges not mentioned in “Fees Include“.
Things To Be carried:
• ID proof (must)
• Min. 2 liters water per head
• Ready to eat food (biscuits, plum cake, chips etc.) (optional)
• Toiletry kit (toothbrush/ toothpaste/ soap/ tissue paper/ towel)
• Good trekking shoes/ any sports shoes
• Extra pair of clothes (Compulsory)
• Energy drink (ex. Glucon D)
• A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. (Please do not bring suitcases or sling bags/ jholas)
• Personal basic medical kit (Containing an antiseptic, few bandages, personal medications if any, Antibiotics for stomach infection)
• Camera (optional)
• Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments
Please read our "Terms & Conditions" before joining for any events
For Registrations call Team WSR:
Deepak: 9699648235 / 8830325868 (What's App)
if not reachable whats app us on the same no
Email id: wanderingsoulriders@gmail.com
Website: www.wanderingsoulriders.jimdo.com
Payment Details:
The amount is to be deposited in the following account.
Account No: 0228101827925
Name: Deepak P Jat.
IFS code: CNRB0000228
Type: Saving
Bank Name: Canara Bank
Branch: Naupada, Thane (w)
Gpay / Phone Pay / PAYTM: 9699648235
Once payment is done, please send an email to wanderingsoulriders@gmail.com* with Transaction ID, Participant Name, Email ID, Cell Number
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
1. If cancellation done prior to 10 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 5 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
Medical Disclaimer:
It is mandatory that you visit your personal physician before enrolling for the trip if you suffer from any illness of any kind and disclose the same and your medical history to the organizers of the trip so that best possible arrangements can be carried out post approval. As organizers of the trip, we will be responsible for providing basic first aid throughout the trip. In case of unexpected mishaps or accidents, we will arrange for the injured patron to be taken to the nearest medical hospital wherever possible.