Turtle Festival

The Velas Turtle Festival in Ratnagiri  As March approaches, the tranquil village of Velas in Maharashtra's Konkan region springs to life, drawing travellers to the annual 'Velas Turtle Festival' dedicated to Olive Ridley turtle conservation. This festival held at Velas beach in Ratnagiri has garnered significant attention in the eco-tourism sector, both nationally and internationally. While the beach hosts conservation activities for turtle eggs, visitors to this pristine coastal village can partake in a plethora of local activities and culinary delights, transforming the festival into a cherished multi-day event. Egg-laying typically commences in February, continuing through April as turtles return to the beach and hatch. While the festival, primarily focused on sea turtle conservation and the celebration of their natural breeding process, lacks fixed dates, March and April witness peak activities and tourist influx. Renowned as one of India's premier eco-festivals, the Velas Turtle Festival attracts tourists, travelers, and volunteers from across the globe. Some arrive to nurture the tiny turtle hatchlings, others to capture the spectacle of these two-legged creatures making their way to the ocean, and many for the enriching eco-tourism experience by the shore. Bankot Fort : Bankot Fort / Himmatgad Fort/ Fort Victoria is an important fort in Ratnagiri district. The Fort is located on a prominent and commanding point for guarding the trade route along the Savitri River, which runs till, Mahad which was a busy route in medieval times. It is a fort located on a hill near the sea. Harihareshwar : Harihareshwar Temple is an ancient temple, sacred to Lord Shiva. Hugging the beaches towards the northern edges of Harihareshwar, the temple is a melange of natural beauty and spiritual enhancement. This temple is religiously significant as the holy river Savitri that originates at Mahableshwar merges with the Arabian Sea at Harihareshwar. Harihareshwar temple is also known as ‘Devghar’ or ‘House of God.’ Inside the ancient temple, there is 'linga.' In the medieval period, Peshwas contributed towards the construction of the temple. CLICK HERE Velas Turtle Festival 2D/2N Itinerary

The Velas Turtle Festival in Ratnagiri  As March approaches, the tranquil village of Velas in Maharashtra's Konkan region springs to life, drawing travellers to the annual 'Velas Turtle Festival' dedicated to Olive Ridley turtle conservation. This festival held at Velas beach in Ratnagiri has garnered significant attention in the eco-tourism sector, both nationally and internationally. While the beach hosts conservation activities for turtle eggs, visitors to this pristine coastal village can partake in a plethora of local activities and culinary delights, transforming the festival into a cherished multi-day event. Egg-laying typically commences in February, continuing through April as turtles return to the beach and hatch. While the festival, primarily focused on sea turtle conservation and the celebration of their natural breeding process, lacks fixed dates, March and April witness peak activities and tourist influx. Renowned as one of India's premier eco-festivals, the Velas Turtle Festival attracts tourists, travelers, and volunteers from across the globe. Some arrive to nurture the tiny turtle hatchlings, others to capture the spectacle of these two-legged creatures making their way to the ocean, and many for the enriching eco-tourism experience by the shore. Bankot Fort : Bankot Fort / Himmatgad Fort/ Fort Victoria is an important fort in Ratnagiri district. The Fort is located on a prominent and commanding point for guarding the trade route along the Savitri River, which runs till, Mahad which was a busy route in medieval times. It is a fort located on a hill near the sea. Harihareshwar : Harihareshwar Temple is an ancient temple, sacred to Lord Shiva. Hugging the beaches towards the northern edges of Harihareshwar, the temple is a melange of natural beauty and spiritual enhancement. This temple is religiously significant as the holy river Savitri that originates at Mahableshwar merges with the Arabian Sea at Harihareshwar. Harihareshwar temple is also known as ‘Devghar’ or ‘House of God.’ Inside the ancient temple, there is 'linga.' In the medieval period, Peshwas contributed towards the construction of the temple.