Velas beach, a village in Ratnagiri district is around 200 kilometers to the south of Mumbai and is famous for the Olive Ridley turtle population that visits the beach every year, like clockwork, to lay their eggs. Here, the turtle conservation project is on in full swing and is handled by the villagers. You can actually witness the miracle of an Olive Ridley turtle hatching right in front of you and then, slowly making its way to the sea.
Distance From Mumbai: 225 kilometers approx
