Name: Velas Turtle Festival
Start: 2025-03-14T21:00:00+05:30
End: 2025-05-09T23:00:00+05:30
Location: Mumbai

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Velas Turtle Festival

Date:

Batches -

14th March to 16th March

(Leaving 14th Night)

21st March to 23rd March

(Leaving 21st Night)

28th March to 30th March

(Leaving 28th Night)

4th April to 6th April

(Leaving 4th Night)

11th April to 13th April

(Leaving 11th Night)

18th April to 20th April

(Leaving 18th Night)

25th April to 27th April

(Leaving 25th Night)

2nd May to 4th May

(Leaving 2nd Night)

Velas is situated in Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district Konkan region of Maharashtra. The said place is famous for it's clean and sandy beaches and famous turtle festival. For many years the female Olive Ridley turtles have been visiting this place to lay their eggs. Every year between February to April the said turtle festival is arranged by nature conservatives.Utmost care is taken of these newly hatched Olive Ridley turtles and then they are released into the Arabian Sea.

Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra Mandal organisation has identified the unique natural beauty of this place and then this place came into the limelight. The Nisarga Mitra Mandal and the villagers have identified the importance of the protection of these newly hatched turtles and they have pledged to protect these turtles. Several thousand newly born Turtles have been safely released into the Arabian sea by their teamduring the last 15 years.

Charges: Rs. 3199/-

(Inclusive of transportation from Mumbai to Mumbai Breakfast Lunch Safety Guidance and Expertise)

Event Inclusion:

1. Home Stay

2. 2 Breakfast 1 Lunch 1 Dinner

3. Transportation Mumbai to Mumbai - AC Bus

4. Expertise

5. Entry Charges

Highlights of the Event

1. Turtle Hatching

2. Hariharshwar Temple

3. Bankot Fort

Day 00 - Friday

09.00 pm: Meeting Point: Sanjay Gandhi National Park Borivali East (Mumbai) and leave for Velas by AC Bus.

Day 01 Saturday

Reach Velas Turtle Beach by 06:00 am. Spot Olive Ridley turtles taking their first steps.

Experience

- Serene Atmosphere: Witness the tranquil atmosphere of Velas Beach during sunrise

- Peaceful Walk: Take a leisurely walk along the beach feeling the cool morning breeze

- Turtle Nesting Sites: Spot turtle nesting sites and learn about conservation efforts

09:00 am: Proceed toward the Konkani-style homestay. Freshen up.

10:00 am: Have a delicious homemade breakfast.

11:00 am: Proceed for a visit to Bankot Fort which is known for its history and breathtaking views of Velas beach and Harihareshwar Temple

02:30 pm: Have a home-cooked & Hygienic lunch. Post lunch you can rest till evening.

05:00 pm: Visit Velas Turtle Beach again to see more Olive Ridley Turtles.

07:00 pm: Post sightings a briefing session will be taken to educate about Olive Ridley Turtles.

Spend the night enjoying group games sharing stories and experiences etc.

09:00 pm: Have dinner.

10.30 pm: Retire of the day.

Day 02 Sunday

6:00 am: Wake up early morning with the hope of sighting baby turtles again.

9:00 am: Post-sighting session have breakfast and leave for Harihareshwar Temple. This is when you will experience one of the most interesting moments of the Velas turtle festival tour where our bus will be transferred from one district to another in a jetty via sea route. We will explore Harihareshwar Temple and the beach.

2:00 pm: Have a yummy lunch and leave for Mumbai.

8.00 pm: Reach Mumbai around 8 -10 PM tentatively.

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