Velas turtle festival

Trekraw Presents Velas Turtle Festival 2020 for all those who wish to experience on a memorable backpacking trip with fellow like-minded travelers to witness the rare and scarce sea turtles at the Velas beach. Unarguably, Velas is also one of the popular breeding sites of Olive Ridley Turtle. The best time to visit is from mid-march to mid-April.

Eco-tourism Trip and Awareness

Velas Turtle Festival is not just about little turtles hatching season and the beautiful beaches, there something more to it. Olive Ridley Turtles are one of the more 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.

Dates: 21st Saturday - 22nd March Sunday 2020

Itinerary

Day 0 - Friday: post Midnight

1 am - Meet Pritam Hotel Dadar (E) station

1:30 am - Chembur

1:45 am Vashi

Overnight Journey to Velas

Day 1 - Saturday

07:30 am - Breakfast at Bankot fort

09:30 am - Reach our homestay, have tea and small refreshments.

You are free to explore and relax on your own till 4 pm ( lunch will be served at 1 pm)

03:45 pm - Visit the Beach for Turtle hatching & Sunset

06:30 pm - Watch Informative Documentary

07:30 pm - Play fun games + some awesome night photography, etc at Velas beach

09:00 pm - Dinner

9:30 pm - Hit your bed & retire for the day

Day 2 - Sunday

04:30 am - Wake up Call

05:30 am - leave for Velas beach for the last sighting

08:00 am - Come back to homestay & Have breakfast

10:00 am - Leave for Harihareshwar beach

11:30 am - Visit temple and spend some time besides the beach

12:30 pm - Have delicious local food

02:30 pm - Start return journey

10:30 pm - Reach Mumbai (Tentatively)

Highlights

Enjoy eating delicious Home Made food by locals

Stay at Local Huts & Houses

Visit Harihareshwar beach and Historical Bankot fort

An amazing road trip across Konkan

Includes:

Mumbai to Mumbai Non AC Private tempo traveler.

Home Stay accommodation,

2 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 evening snacks.

Tour expertise.

Exclude:

Packed Mineral Water

Anything not mentioned in includes.

Things to carry

ID Card

2 liters water

Camera (Optional)

Energy Powder or Glucon D powder

Snacks & Biscuits

Extra Pair of Clothes

Clean napkin or small towel

Cap, Sunglasses, scarf

Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)

Please carry medicines if you need any

Hand Sanitizer

Identity Card

**please keep in mind it is a very natural event, we wish that all participants not to harm the creatures in the excitement of seeing them! Any members found doing so will be immediately deported from the trip!

#Instructions:

1. If there is an unexpected change in weather during the event, organizer has rights to withdraw/ retreat.

2. Below 16 must take the consent of the parents to participate.

3. Participant should fill proper relevant details in the disclaimer form after payment. Any medication or pertinent medical history should be mentioned in the disclaimer.

4. Do not play loud music or tease animals during the event.

5. Alcohol consumption/ smoking tobacco/ weed is strictly prohibited. Will be expelled from the event If found with consumption

6. Participants should coordinate, disciplined and align together as a team during the event.

7. Though we assure safety as a top priority, Event Organizers are not responsible for any severe injuries or fatal events.

8. Please do not expect luxury facilities, be cooperative and be raw.

9. Wear proper loose fitting clothes no jeans pants allowed. Try and wear full sleeve top and long bottoms or pants. Will spare you from mosquitoes, insect bites or thorny bushes (your choice)

10. Talk to the native villagers gently and give respect to them. Cause we are their guests.

11. Please follow instructions given by trek leads and organizers. Do not argue with any organizer. All instructions are for participants benefit.

12. Let’s respect and admire nature together. Also be careful about all natural things.

13. Trekraw doesn’t hold any responsibility of belongings of individuals. Do take care of all your belongings by yourself. Do not carry expensive items especially jewellary, as we are going to visit small town & its a train journey.

14. 50% Refund for Cancellation before three days of the event date.

15. No refund for Cancellation in prior to three days of the event date.

#SelfDeclaration:

1. I am aware that participating in adventure sports like trekking, climbing, traveling and rappelling has some inherent risks of illness, injury or death. This may be a result of the negligence of others, myself, forces of nature or other agencies known or unknown. Rescue and medical services may not be able to reach me in time.

2. I hereby fully assume all risk of illness, injury or death, and Trekraw, its owners, team, and volunteers from all actions, claims or demands from any damages resulting out of my participation in this sporting event. This obligation is binding upon me personally as well as on my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns and all members of my family.

3. I hereby authorize any medical treatment deemed necessary in the event of any emergency, injury or mishap. I agree to bear all costs of rescue and/or medical services that may be incurred on my behalf.

4. I recognize that as a community of travelers, Trekraw will operate under a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, but that it may be necessary to terminate any event or adventure excursion due to forces of nature, medical necessities or other reasons. I accept their right to take such actions for the safety of all participants including me.

5. I understand that though precautions will be taken to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, there can be no guarantee of absolute safety against illness, injury and/or accident and that there are grave and unpredictable elements of risk in any adventure, sport or activity associated with the outdoors.

6. I agree that any film or photographs of me as a participant becomes the property of Trekraw and may be used for promotional and commercial purposes.