Velas Turtle Festival is an annual event celebrated in the village of Velas, located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India. The festival primarily focuses on the conservation of Olive Ridley turtles, a sea turtle species found in warm and tropical waters.

Travel and Accommodation

AC Bus Journey: Travel in comfort from Mumbai to Velas and back

Konkani Home Stay: Experience authentic Konkani hospitality and culture

Turtle Festival Highlights

 Witness Turtle Hatching: Watch the magical moment when turtle hatchlings emerge

Turtle Taking First Step: Witness the adorable hatchlings taking their first steps towards the sea

Learn about Turtle Conservation: Understand the efforts made to protect these incredible creatures

Exploration and Sightseeing

Ferry Ride to Harihareshwar: Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Harihareshwar

Bankot Fort Visit: Explore the historic Bankot Fort

Harihareshwar Temple: Visit the revered Harihareshwar Temple

Food and Culture

Authentic Konkani Delicacy: Savor local, authentic Konkani cuisine

​This tour package seems to offer a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure!

Velas Turtle Festival 2025

Day 00-Friday: Bus Leaving from Mumbai for Turtle Festival at Velas Beach, Maharashtra

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

Pickup Points:

10.40 pm: Sion Lunch Home, Sion.

10.55 pm: Chembur (K-star Mall).

11.15 PM: Vashi (below Vashi Bridge).

11.30 PM: MCD Kalamboli, Panvel.

Day 01, Saturday 

Reach Turtle Hatching Festival Velas Beach by 5:00 am. Watch Velas Turtle hatching & taking their first steps. 

9:00 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.

2:30 PM: Have a home-cooked & hygienic lunch. Post lunch, you can rest till evening. 

5:00 PM: Visit Velas Turtle Beach again to see more Olive Ridley Turtles.

7:00 PM: Post sightings, a briefing session would be taken to educate about Olive Ridley Turtles. 

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

9:00 PM: Have dinner.

10:30 PM: Retire for the day. 

Day 02 Sunday

6:00 AM: Wake up early in the morning, hoping to see baby turtles again. 

9:00 AM: Post-sighting session, have breakfast, and leave for Harihareshwar. 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 the Harihareshwar Temple and the beach.

2:00 PM: Have a yummy lunch and leave for Mumbai. Reach around 9-10 PM tentatively. Velas Turtle Festival 2025 concludes herewith with good memories.