Logistics

Comfortable lodging and boarding accommodations are available with the Kasav Mitra Mandal, Velas with the charges of Rs. 320/- per person per day. This accommodation consists of a simple, homely dormitory style (no separate rooms), Carpets (sataranjis) will be provided in the event at shortage of mattresses.

What type of food is available?

Simple, home-cooked Maharashtrian style vegetarian food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and tea (thrice a day) is available at Velas

Non vegetarian food is available in some houses on prior request.

How to book accommodation?

Please call one of the members and inform them about your arrival at Velas. Give your details such as names, number of persons, gents or ladies, period of stay and time of your arrival. There is no need to pay in advance, you may pay at Velas.

Can we get separate rooms?

Velas is a small village and there are no hotels or resorts. But decent home-stay arrangements are provided. Mr. Milind Nijsure (02350-220629) has only one simple, separate room (Rs. 400/- per person per day.)

Mr. Omkar Upadhye has three special separate rooms with attached toilets and modern facilities (Rs. 500/- per room per day: excluding food). He also provides dormitory-style lodging at Rs. 345/- per person per day.

In other houses accommodation is to be shared with other guests. Basic facilities like bathroom, toilet are provided.