Velas - Turtle breeding town

Velas situated on the Western Ghats (Konkan region) is a 365 days holiday destination with sun, sand and sea at one side and hilly rugged jungle on the other. ​ Velas Turtle Festival Come witness a miracle of the nature. Female Olive Ridley Turtles return to the very same beach from where they first hatched, to lay their eggs, traveling hundreds of kilometers. Witnessing a baby turtle coming out of the egg and then finding its way to the sea by those baby steps is an unforgettable moment. People from all around the World and India visit Velas to witness this spectacle of nature Food You can enjoy , simple but tasty, local delicacies (Food includes Lunch, Tea, Dinner & Breakfast) Garden The homes where you stay are surrounded by 'wadi' (gardens filled with plants growing spices, mangoes, jackfruit, palm trees, cashew nut and coconut plantations) Leisure Velas is a place, as the cliche goes, where time stands still. You can simply laze around in the 'wadi' enjoying the surroundings or reading. Carry along a book or two. Places to visit​ Velas Fort, Kalamba Devi Temple, Hari Hareshwar Temple, Anjarle Ganapati, Suvarnadurg (Harnai) Fort, Harnai Light House. Wildlife Velas boasts a wide variety of species of animals and birds