Detailed Description

About the Activity

Are you a nature lover and looking for something different from the conventional?Welcome to the Turtle Conservation  and Festival project. This is ideal for those wanting to connect with their earthier side and  also for those looking for a distinguished appeal.You would feel at home. So what are you waiting for?Set the ball rolling.

This year through UNDP-GEF, Govt. of India sponsored Turtle Conservation and Turtle Festival project, Sahyadri is covering the entire Sindhudurga district. With the support and guidance of the Forest Department – Sindhudurga, Forest Department – Mangrove Cell, local Gram Panchayts, local people and experts, Sahyadri has conserved 19 nests in the district.

With an intention of creating new opportunities for the villages that take part in the conservation program, Sahyadri has announced this festival. It gives an opportunity for tourists to know more about the local life, exchange ideas and create a bonding with the nature conservation program. Similar to Velas, Sahyadri has conducted hospitality training for the local people who will host the tourists in their own houses. Home Stay charges are Rs. 300.00 per person per day which includes stay, 2 veg. meals, 1 breakfast and 2 times tea.

Sahyadri is hosting this festival under the guidance of UNDP-GEF, Forest Department – Sindhudurga, Forest Department – Mangrove Cell. Sahyadri has invited all the nature lovers to visit Mochemad, Tal. Vengurla, dist. Sindhudurga and get connected with the conservation program.

Includes

stay, 2 veg. meals, 1 breakfast and 2 times tea.

How to Get There

Mochemad, Tal. Vengula, dist. Sindhurdurga is off the state coastal highway 7 km from Vengurla.

From Mumbai by Mumbai-Goa Road 492kms to Vengurla

From Pune 396 kms to Vengurla

Applicable Seasons

March-May