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Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Goa

This sanctuary can be visited any time of the year with the permission of the Chief, Wild Life Warden, Forest Department, Junta House, Panaji-Goa. The sanctuary is approach able by walk after crossing over by ferry from Ribandar to Chorao.

Spread over 1.78 sq. kms. and located at the western tip of the island of Chorao along river Mandovi near Panaji. It is fully covered with mangrove species. Varieties of local as well as migratory birds frequently visit the are.

There are some private parties who take tourists around in their canoes fitted with outboard motors.