Bike Ride to Velas Turtle Festival
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Overview
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
If your travel dates differ or you’d like this journey tailored just for you, head to our custom trip page:
Included/Excluded
- Entry Charges
- Dormitory Accommodation (Velas is an eco-tourism village and separate rooms / hotel accommodation is not available)
- Dinner(Veg) on Day 1
- Breakfast(Veg) & Lunch(Veg) on Day 2
- Ferry Boat charges and entry tickets
- High Visibility Jacket
- Ride Leader
- Group support for ride
- Scenic routes
- First Aid Support
- Anything other than the above-mentioned things
- Any Personal Expenses
- Non Veg Meals (Available at additional cost)
- Petrol / Maintenance Cost
- Any Kind of Insurance
Tour Plan
Day 1
- 05:00 AM – Meetup at Kalamboli
- Rider registrations
- Safety briefing
- Ride formation
- 05:30 AM – Ride Starts - Kalamboli → Mangaon
- Distance: 115 km
- Ride Time: 2 hr 45 min
- Early morning highway ride via Panvel – Pen – Mangaon.
- 08:15 AM – Breakfast Stop - Mangaon
- Breakfast break: 45 minutes
- 09:00 AM – Ride Towards Mhasala
- Mangaon → Mhasala → Harihareshwar
- Distance: 65 km
- Ride Time: 1 hr 45 min – 2 hr
- Enjoy scenic Konkan village roads and river crossings.
- 11:30 AM – Reach Harihareshwar
- Visit Harihareshwar Temple
- Explore Harihareshwar Beach
- 01:00 PM – Lunch
- Authentic Konkani thali / seafood. (Not Included)
- 02:00 PM – Ride to Ferry Point
- Harihareshwar → Bagmandla Ferry Point
- Distance: 3 km
- 02:30 PM – Ferry Crossing
- Bagmandla → Velas side.
- Unique bike ferry experience across the river.
- 04:30 PM – Reach Velas
- Homestay check-in
- Freshen up
- 05:30 PM – Velas Turtle Festival
- Experience Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings
- Sunset at Velas beach
- Dinner & Stay at Traditional Konkan village homestay
Day 2 – Velas → Shrivardhan → Panvel
- 06:30 AM – Morning Turtle Watching
- Velas Beach
- Watch baby turtles heading towards the sea.
- 08:00 AM – Breakfast at homestay
- 09:00 AM – Ride Towards Ferry
- If ferry timing is missed: Optional visit to Bankot Fort (10 km detour).
- 10:30 AM – Ride to Shrivardhan
- Distance: 20 km
- Ride Time: 40 minutes
- 11:15 AM – Shrivardhan Exploration
- Visit: Somjai Temple & Shrivardhan Beach
- Relax and explore the coastal town.
- 01:30 PM – Lunch Stop
- Local coastal restaurant on the way.
- 02:30 PM – Return Ride
- Route: Shrivardhan → Mhasala → Mangaon → Pen → Panvel
- Distance: 170 km
- Ride Time: 5 hours
- 07:00 PM – Reach Panvel
- End of the Konkan Coastal Turtle Ride.
Calendar & Prices
Per Person
Per Person
Things to Carry
- Helmet + riding jacket/ elbow guards + gloves any other riding gears you have. Absolutely mandatory. If found not compliant rider will be asked to return. without refund.
- Valid Driving license
- Legal papers of bike.
- Helmet / Gloves / Knee Pad / Elbow Pad.
Disclaimer
- Rider not following rules or regulations can and will be asked to return back home by the ride leader.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation charge of 15% would be deducted from the booking if cancelled 2 days before the event
- No refund would be granted if cancelled within 2 days of the event.
- No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
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