{"id":220,"date":"2022-04-20T04:20:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T04:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/?p=220"},"modified":"2023-11-27T09:58:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T09:58:01","slug":"wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Popular Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Goa is not just a beach location; it is more than that. A very generous portion of wildlife still resides in the jungles of Goa. So, if you happen to be in Goa for a short trip, you can check out some of the following wildlife sanctuaries and feel really close to nature. Some of them will charge an entry fee, and others will allow you to enter for free.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_Goa\"><\/span>Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Famous_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_Goa\" title=\"Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa\">Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Here_is_a_list_of_the_most_popular_wildlife_sanctuaries_in_Goa\" title=\"Here is a list of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Goa\">Here is a list of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Goa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Bondla_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary\">Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Molem_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"Molem Wildlife Sanctuary\">Molem Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Cotigao_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary\">Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Mhadei_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary\">Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Netravali_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary\">Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Mahaveer_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" title=\"Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary\">Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/travelindiatravel.in\/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-goa\/#Salim_Ali_Bird_Sanctuary\" title=\"Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary\">Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Make the most of your Goa trip. Goa is famous for its beautiful beaches and happening nightlife. But not a lot of people know that Goa is home to some of the most amazing wildlife sanctuaries in India, which houses a variety of flora and fauna.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_a_list_of_the_most_popular_wildlife_sanctuaries_in_Goa\"><\/span><span id=\"Here_is_a_list_of_the_most_popular_wildlife_sanctuaries_in_Goa\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Here is a list of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bondla_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><span id=\"Bondla_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ponda region, and it is open from 9 am to 5 pm. The entry fee for adults is Rs. 50 and for kids it is Rs. 20. Surrounded by lush green wood, this place is a great place for photography as well, but that will cost you Rs. 50 and Rs. 200 for photography and videography, respectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/bondla-wildlife-sanctuary-timings-entry-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Timings, Entry Fee, Nearby Attractions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also spend a night amidst the 100 species of birds and animals that have made this place their home. A dorm will cost you Rs. 600 per night while a room will be available at Rs. 1000 a day. Make sure to visit the deer park, botanical &amp; rose garden and much more while you are here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Molem_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><span id=\"Molem_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Molem Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Molem Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the middle of Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary, and it is in the Sanguem region of\u00a0Goa. Once you purchase a ticket for the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary, you can enter this one, free of cost.<\/p>\n<p>More than 120 varieties of animals and birds are found here including, golden Oriole, Drongo, Indian Hornbill, wagtails and more. You can decide to spend a whole day here, and even then, you will ask for more. The best time to visit this wildlife sanctuary is from November to March.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/best-beaches-in-goa-for-foreigners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Best Beaches in Goa for Foreign Nationals<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cotigao_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><span id=\"Cotigao_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This sanctuary is located in the southern part of Goa, to be specific near Canacona Taluka. It is home to some of the rare species of animals, like, bellied woodpecker, Golden-back Gliding snake, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, and Malabar Trogon.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that the wildlife is not disturbed at all and you also get a great view of the whole area, there are viewpoints set at the top of trees at 25 meters, and they provide you with a 360-degree view.<\/p>\n<p>The sanctuary opens at 7 am and stays open till 5:30 pm. The entry ticket is available at Rs.20 for adults and Rs.10 for kids. Photography and videography will attract extra charges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also like<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/popular-temples-in-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Most Popular Temples in Goa<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mhadei_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><span id=\"Mhadei_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to experience the serene nature in its best form, make sure to pay a visit to the Mhadei Wildlife sanctuary that also houses two beautiful waterfalls. This place is located in Valpoi, Goa.<\/p>\n<p>The evergreen forest and the 257 species of butterfly residing in the forest will make your day really special. Both flora and fauna are present in its full glory, and there are tiger cubs as well. The place is open from 8 am to 5 pm, every day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Netravali_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><span id=\"Netravali_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will find the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary at the Kali River basin forest which also has the Netravali Waterfall. With a spread over 211 km, this place is the home to innumerable species of flora and fauna.<\/p>\n<p>This place can be accessed through road by a private car or taxi. Though the sanctuary is open for 24 hours, it is always better to visit the area in the day time.<\/p>\n<p>You can find here wild animals such as Panthers, Cobras, Great Pied Hornbills Slender Loris, Giant Squirrels and the Malabar Tree Toad, which is quite rare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/best-picnic-spots-in-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Best Picnic Spots in Goa for a Fun Filled Outing<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahaveer_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><span id=\"Mahaveer_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are a wildlife lover and want to visit the biggest sanctuary in Goa, just come to the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary. It is spread across in an area of 240 km.<\/p>\n<p>The famous Dhangar nomadic buffalo herders can be found in this area. Apart from that, you will find a variety of flora and fauna in this region. The area becomes lush green during the monsoon season, and otherwise also the amount of greenery found is impressive.<\/p>\n<p>This place is open from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and the best time to visit is from November to March.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also like<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/popular-places-to-visit-in-mapusa-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9 Popular Places To Visit in Mapusa, Goa<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salim_Ali_Bird_Sanctuary\"><\/span><span id=\"Salim_Ali_Bird_Sanctuary\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are an avid bird watcher, you can always come to the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, which is open from 6 am to 6 pm. While you can visit the place anytime during the year, the best time will be December and January as the migratory birds can be seen in the sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>This place also has a 3-storied watchtower that overlooks a marshy canal. You can decide to come with your family and friends and spend a day amidst nature. The cost per ticket is Rs.10 for Indian nationals and Rs.100 for foreign tourists, and camera charges extra.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Read<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/best-beach-shacks-in-south-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11 Best Beach Shacks in South Goa<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelindiatravel.in\/best-beach-resorts-in-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">19 Most Popular Beach Resorts in Goa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Goa is not only about its sea beaches and spice gardens or the party life. It has more to offer, and if you travel on purpose, you will be able to explore an all-new side of Goa, which is natural, beautiful, exotic and quite different from rest of India. So don\u2019t miss the chance to experience Goa through its Sanctuaries.<\/p>\n<p>Hope you liked this article on best wildlife sanctuaries in Goa. Do share your views with me in the comments section below. If this article was helpful, do share this post with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. It would mean a lot to me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goa is not just a beach location; it is more than that. A very generous portion of wildlife still resides in the jungles of Goa. So, if you happen to be in Goa for a short trip, you can check out some of the following wildlife sanctuaries and feel really close to nature. 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