Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary

Factfile
Location : Located in Sanguem Taluka in Eastern Goa.
Area : 211.05 sq. kms .
Major Attractions : Black Panther, Giant Squirrel, Slender Loris, Great Pied Hornbills.
Best Time to Visit : October to March .

Introducing Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
If you are a wildlife lover and have explored the three main wildlife sanctuaries of Goa, do not think that your wildlife trip has been completed. This is becuase there is also a new wildlife sanctuary which deserve a visit. Situated in Eastern Goa, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary is a major attraction for nature-enthusiasts and wildlife lovers as well. Just few years back Netravali was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the government of Goa to protect its Western Ghat range. Netravali is connected to the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary and together the two parks cover an area of 420 sq. km, of which Netravali has 211.05 sq. km area. The Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary lies between the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary to its north and Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary to its south.

Flora of the Sanctuary
Not only the wildlife, variety of forest in Netravali deserve tourist appreciation also. Netravali has moist-deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen forests.

Fauna of the Sanctuary
Here, you can spot wildlife like Black Panthers, Great Pied Hornbills, King Cobras, Giant Squirrels, Slender Loris. Apart from these wildlife species, you can also see a number of other animals also.

Where to Stay
Accommodation is available in forest rest houses run by the GTDC (Goa Tourism Development Corporation).

How to Reach
Dabolim airport is 65 kms away from the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary. From the airport, you have to hire taxis to reach the sanctuary. Margao (45 kms) one of the major railway stations of Goa, is the nearest railhead. Buses and taxis are available from Margao and Panaji (75 kms) to Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary.

Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Tour Packages

Goa Tour in India (05 Days) Features : Apart from enjoying exciting river cruises, on day four you can visit Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary but this trip is optional. In Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, you can see a number of wild animals like Black Panther, Giant Squirrel, Slender Loris, Great Pied Hornbills. Don't forget to carry a camera as you will surely come across some surprises in this wildlife sanctuary.

	India by Day & Night (31 Days) Features : Day 19 of India by Day and Night is meant for visiting the wildlife sanctuaries of South and Eastern Goa. This package takes you to the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary which houses a variety of wild animals and avian species. Popular animal species you can see on this tour are Giant Squirrel, Black Panther, Slender Loris and Great Pied Hornbills.

Rajasthan Heritage & Goa (22 Days) Features : Day 19, Rajasthan Heritage and Goa takes you to the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can spend most part of the day. Visit this wildlife sanctuary on this package and see a variety of animals such as Black Panther, Giant Squirrel, Slender Loris etc. In addition to these, on this tour, you can also see a large number of birds living in this 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.