Location
North East Border - Mollem, South Goa
The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 240 sq. kms and
consists of thick forests of moist deciduous and evergreen types of trees. This
sanctuary is the biggest of the three sanctuaries in Goa.
It lies along the North East Border of Goa along the Western
Ghats. It was declared a sanctuary in 1969.
The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many animals like Gaur, Sambar,
Leopards, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Slender Toris, Jungle cats, Giant Squirrels,
Pythons and Cobras. However these animals are very shy and often hide in the
thick forests when they sense that humans are around.. If you want to catch of
glimpse of these animals you might have to stay for several days in order to
see some of them and even then you might come away disappointed. Besides
animals there are also plenty of birds and insects that can be heard and seen
all over the place. The early mornings and late nights are filled with sounds
of birds twittering and insects chirping.
The famous Lord Mahadeva
Temple at Tambdi Surla, Dudhsagar
Waterfalls and Devils
Canyon is located close
to this Sanctuary. With accommodation being made available by the Directorate of
Tourism, a visit to this sanctuary can be a fun filled family outing.
Getting There
Closest City:
Margao, 54 kms
Closest Airport: Dabolim, 80 kms
Closest Station: Collem 6 kms
