Goa Wildlife

Goa's rich coast and a variety of entertainment options will compel you not the leave its beaches. But if you can pull yourself away from the sea, sand and sun, you can spend many happy hours discovering Goa's other surprises. Apart from its beaches, churches, temples and other historical monuments, Goa's rich flora and fauna attract a large number of tourists.

Out of Goa's 3,702 sq. km area, twenty per cent (755 sq km) is covered by wildlife protected areas. Far from the crowds of the beaches and full-moon parties, the wildlife sanctuaries in Goa provide you a welcome break. Infact, when you are in the wildlife areas of Goa, you may find yourself falling in love with yet another interesting aspect of this tiny state.

Most of the wildlife protected areas are concentrated in the Sanguem and Sattari talukas (districts). Sanguem taluka is home to Goa's popular wildlife sanctuaries namely - Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is another famous sanctuary and is located at the junction of Ponda, Sanguem and Sattari talukas. Cotigao Sanctuary in Canacona, Netravali in Sanguem, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Tiswadi Taluka and Mhadei in Sattari are other beautiful feathers in Goa's lush cap.

If you want to spot the wildlife especially the larger animals in Goa, then you must keep patience. If lucky, you may easily spot a magnificent gaur, sloth bear and many other animals making their way into the forest. But even if you fail to catch a glimpse of animals, a trip in Goa's forested interiors is a reward in itself.
All the wildlife sanctuaries are maintained and protected by the Goa's Forest Department officials. Plenty of accommodation is available in and around the sanctuaries hence you will not face any difficulty during your trip.

So, do take a trip deeper into the richness of this land, where Goa's other inhabitants abound - the wildlife that hides in jungles and birds that crowd the rivers.

Famous wildlife sanctuaries of Goa include :

Goa Wildlife Tour Packages

Goa Tour in India (05 Days) Features : On five-days tour of Goa Tour in India, you get a good chance to explore the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of Goa. This package offers you a chance to explore the main wildlife sanctuaries of Goa such as Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit these wildlife sanctuaries on Goa Tour in India and spot a variety of wild animals and bird species including both migratory as well as resident birds.

India by Day & Night (31 Days) Features : India by Day and Night provides you an excellent opportunity to visit the wildlife areas of Goa. This tour will take you to wildlife sanctuaries and parks of the state, which are home to a variety of wild animals like Panther, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Gaur, Sambar, Monkeys, Wild Boar, Langurs, Jackals, Chital, Black Panther, Giant Squirrel etc. In addition you can also watch avian species like Great Pied Hornbills, Pintail Ducks, Cormorants, Storks, Mallards and Purple Moorhen.

Rajasthan Heritage & Goa (22 Days) Features : Blessed with a varied topography, Goa is home to a varied wildlife, which you can observe on Rajasthan Heritage and Goa Tour. This package takes you to the wildlife sanctuaries and parks of Goa, which provide shelter to a wide array of faunal as well as floral species. On Rajasthan Heritage and Goa, you can visit the major wildlife sanctuaries namely - Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.

Best of South India (13 Days) Features : Blessed with a rich variety of forests, Goa is home to a number of wildlife sanctuaries and parks which preserve abundant habitat of wild animals as well as birds. On Best of South India tour, you may visit the five attractive wildlife sanctuaries namely Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary and Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.