Velas Turtle Festival 2024 from Mumbai by Ac Bus

Adventure Geek invites from Mumbai to the Velas Turtle Festival 2024.

Also, known as Kasav Mahotsav 2024 (वेळास कासव महोत्सव) is organized in the small fishing village of Velas on the western coast of Maharashtra. This is an event specifically focused on the conservation of Olive Ridley turtles. Travelers from Mumbai can witness baby turtles taking their first steps toward the sea.

About 220 km away from Mumbai, a little over a hundred houses on the coast of the Arabian Sea. It is that time of the year again when a tiny grey head pokes out of the golden sand and takes a breath of the fresh salty air of the Arabian Sea. 

Highlights

Travelling by A/c Bus.

Witness Turtle Taking First Step.

Watch and Learn about Turtle Hatching.

Witness Turtle Taking First Step.

Ferry Ride to Harihareshwar.

Bankot Fort Visit.

Harihareshwar Temple.

Konkani Home Stay.

Authentic Konkani Delicacy.

Itinerary

Velas tortoise festival 2024

Velas Turtle Festival 2024

Itinerary for Mumbai - Velas - Bankot Fort - Harihareshwar - Mumbai

Day 00 - Friday:-

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

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 Velas Turtle Beach by 05:00 am. Watch Velas Turtle hatching & taking their first steps.

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. Reach around 9-10 PM tentatively. Velas Turtle Festival 2024 concludes herewith with good memories.