Bike Ride to Velas Turtle Festival
There are journeys you take… and then there are journeys that stay with you forever. The Bike Ride to Velas Turtle Festival is one such experience where the thrill of the open road meets the magic of nature.
Ride along scenic coastal routes, through quaint Konkan villages, and into the heart of Velas—a small town known for its inspiring conservation story. Timed with the annual Turtle Festival, this ride gives you a rare chance to witness Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings make their first journey to the sea, a moment that is as humbling as it is unforgettable.
Velas:
Velas a coastal village which falls in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The place is well known for its beaches. Besides Velas beach, here are several other tourist attractions at Velas including the Bankot Fort and the Harihareshwar Temple
Turtle Festival:
Velas has been attracting nature lovers and travellers more for its Velas turtle festival, Maharashtra than anything else. Hundreds of Olive Ridley Turtles, one of the most treasured species of marine turtles, come ashore at Velas beach for breeding and lay hundreds of eggs
Ride Highlights:
- 380 km Konkan coastal ride
- Velas Turtle Festival experience
- Harihareshwar temple visit
- Shrivardhan beach exploration
- Ferry ride with bikes
- Authentic Konkani food
- Village homestay stay
Cost – 2499/- per person
