--- title: "Velas Turtle Festival" description: "Witness the miracle of life! Join Mumbai Travel Club for the 2026 Velas Turtle Festival. Watch baby Olive Ridley turtles take their first steps toward the ocean in a heartwarming, eco-friendly..." url: https://mumbaihikers.org/event/velas-turtle-festival-2026-tour-from-mumbai-by-mumbai-tr-03-april-2026/ date: 2026-03-13 modified: 2026-04-09 author: "mumbai hikers" tags: ["2026", "3 April 2026", "Mumbai Travel Club - 3 April 2026"] type: tribe_events lang: en --- # Velas Turtle Festival Witness the miracle of life! Join Mumbai Travel Club for the 2026 Velas Turtle Festival. Watch baby Olive Ridley turtles take their first steps toward the ocean in a heartwarming, eco-friendly experience. ? DEPARTURE: Borivali, Goregaon, Andheri, Sion, Vashi, Kalamboli ? DATES: Every Friday Night Departure (Season: March 6 – April 26, 2026) ? COST: ₹3,100 (With AC Travel) | ₹2,100 (Self-Drive) ? WHATSAPP TO BOOK: +91 70217 88764 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Hatching Witness: See baby turtles released on Velas Beach. Heritage: Visit the historic Bankot Fort with coastal views. Scenic Ferry: Take a boat to the Harihareshwar Temple & Beach. Authentic Stay: Local village homestay with traditional Konkan meals. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Friday Night: Pickup from Mumbai (9:00 PM onwards). Saturday: Reach Velas, witness turtle release, Bankot Fort, and sunset. Sunday: Morning turtle release, Harihareshwar visit, and return to Mumbai. INCLUSIONS ✅ AC Bus Travel (Mumbai to Mumbai) ✅ Homestay Accommodation ✅ Meals: 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner (Traditional Veg) ✅ Ferry Charges & Expert Guide HOW TO BOOK Message us directly on Facebook or WhatsApp at +91 70217 88764 to check slot availability. #VelasTurtleFestival #MumbaiTravelClub #OliveRidley #Konkan #TurtleSighting #MumbaiWeekend #EcoTourism #mumbai #weekendevents #weekend #travel facebook.com/events/26182439911421367/?event_time_id=26182439918088033