As of today, out of season, returns ~January. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Gahirmatha (Kendrapara, Odisha, India) is one of the world’s largest olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) rookeries.
During the annual arribada, tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of females come ashore in synchronized waves to lay eggs on the same beaches and island spits.
Timing and intensity vary year to year.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Gahirmatha Beach (main mainland vantage) |
| Nasi-II island (primary island nesting spit) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.