1. Witness Olive Ridley Turtles:
Velas is a small eco-village in Ratnagiri district which is famous for Olive Ridley turtles that visit the Velas beach every year to lay eggs. Witness these turtles taking their first baby steps towards the sea.
2. Turtle conservation movement by villagers: At Velas, turtle conservation movement is undertaken by the villagers. An NGO named Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra started the conservation and now the Gram panchayat and villagers’ committee has taken over the responsibility to conserve Olive Ridley Turtles by providing protection to their eggs.
3. Explore Rural Konkan:
Stay provided in a beautiful Konkani home stay. A walk-through village at night and many other fun activities on the beach.
4. Taste Konkan cuisine:
Enjoy delicious and authentic Konkani cuisine at the home stay
5. A Visit to the Historical Bankot fort
