Gahirmatha Turtle Sanctuary
More than 2 million Olive Ridley sea turtles are hatched from this mass nesting ground every year.

šŸ“œ Gahirmatha Turtle Sanctuary is a protected area in Odisha, India, established in 1997 as part of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.
šŸ” It is the largest mass nesting ground globally for Olive Ridley sea turtles.

Why Go

šŸ¢ Witness the unique 'Arribada' mass nesting event, involving hundreds of thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles.
šŸŒŠ See millions of tiny baby turtles make their way to the sea.
šŸŒæ Explore a significant marine and wildlife sanctuary, including a protected beach dedicated to turtle conservation.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Dangerous time for hatchlings due to many predators.

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Mass nesting occurs during a 5-7 day period in January or February.
šŸš« Fishing is prohibited in the area to protect the turtles.

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