Goa - Wildlife Parks  

BHAGWAN MAHAVIR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - GOA

This sanctuary was earlier known as Mollem Game Sanctuary and lies on the eastern border of Goa.

The Bhagwan Mahavir wildlife sanctuary covers an area of approximately 240 square kilometers.

The fauna found in the sanctuary is as follows: Gaur, Panther, Spotted Deer, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Wild Dog, Leopard Cat, Sambar, Bonnet Macaque, Common Langur, Jungle Cat, Civet, Flying Squirrel, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Pangolin, Slender Loris, etc.

Occasionally, Tigers have also been seen, but the area is famous for King cobras though other snakes found are Python, Krait, Viper etc. as well as non-poisonous snakes.

About 200 species of birds are found in the sanctuary of which the better known ones are Indian Black Woodpecker, the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Paradise Fly Catcher, Fairy Blue Bird, Wag tails, Barbets, Great Indian Horn Bill, Kingfishers, Shrikes, Emerald Dove, Grey Jungle Fowl etc.

The best time to visit is from the months of October to March. How to get there: The nearest airport is the Dabolim airport in Panaji approximately 65 kilometers away.

The nearest railway station Colem is 6 Kilometers away and the nearest town is called Ponda

BONDLA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY-GOA

This is the smallest wildlife sanctuary in Goa as it spreads over only 8 square kilometers. The Panther and Leopard is the largest carnivore in this sanctuary. Herbivorous inhabitants are Deer’s. (Sambar, Spotted, Hog, Barking and Mouse) Wild Boar, Porcupines Scaly Ant Eater, and Malabar Giant Squirrel. Hundreds of species of birds are also found here.

Bondla wildlife sanctuary is an excellent place for a family outing with young children. Elephant rides are one of the major attractions at the sanctuary. Timings: Open from 9 am to 5 pm. Closed on Thursday.

How to get there: The Bondla wildlife sanctuary is about 50 Kms from Panaji the capital of the state of Goa in India.

NETRAVALI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - GOA

Is located in eastern Goa. The area covered by this sanctuary is about 211 square kilometers. Here you can find wildlife like Black Panthers, Hornbills, King Cobras, Giant Squirrels as well as a number of other animals.

The best time to visit is from October to March. How to get there: The nearest airport is Dabolim airport is about 65 kilometers in Panaji, Goa. From the airport taxis can be hired to go to the sanctuary.