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Goa Wildlife Sanctuaries

Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated along the North-East border of Goa at Molem, about one and half hours journey from Panaji (60 kms.) along Panaji-Belgaum National Highway, the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife sanctuary covers 240 sq. kms. of thick forest clad slopes of Western Ghats and its valleys and is the biggest of the three sanctuaries of Goa. More

Bondla Forest: It is 50 kms., from Panaji and 38 kms. from Margao. It is one of the three wildlife sanctuaries of Goa. More than a sanctuary it is an ideal jungle resort, a major attraction for school going children and nature lovers. More

Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary: The second largest of the three wildlife sanctuaries in Goa, with an area of 105 sq. kms.is located at about 60 kms. from Panaji, inCanacona Taluka in South Goa, nearly 3 kms. off the Panaji-Mangalore National Highway No. 17. More

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary: 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. More