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Goa is a tropical paradise located in the western ghats of India. Itis the smallest Indian state with a territory of 3,702 sq km. Goa's life including its food, religion, language, festivals, dances and names is a reflection of blend of various cultures and religions. Christianity and Hinduism are common along with Portuguese and European flavor. Because of its spectacular beaches, luxurious hotels and rich wildlife it attracts tourists from across the world. Goa is the most preferred tourist destination for those who are complete wildlife enthusiast. Goa wildlife tour remains incomplete without mentioning the wildlife sanctuaries it has. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 60km away from panaji. Though getting to the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is a little difficult; but it is adventurous for someone who wants to discover the quieter side of Goa in the midst of the woods and eventually the journey becomes well worth the trouble
when you visit to this second largest wildlife reserve of Goa wildlife tour. It has got an expansive forestland for extreme nature lovers. Then there is Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Green foothills of Western Ghats shelter the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, which is smallest wildlife reserve of Goa.
The sanctuary also boasts of a botanical garden, a rose garden, a deer-park and a zoo. In addition to these, Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is the most indispensable aspect of goa wildlife tour as it is the only Goa wildlife reserve that is dedicated to the birds.
For a person going on a Goa wildlife tour to see the incredible array of local birds and migratory birds as well then the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary should be on the top of your priority list. Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary: this Sanctuary covered areas are 240kms and its location is south Goa. Sanctuary has a lot of different type birds, wildlife animals. Main attractions are Tambdi Waterfall, Devils Canyon, old Mahadeva Temple and Sunset Point. Sanctuary has different type butterflies as Common Mime, Blue Mormon, Plum Judy, Common Mormon and Common Jezebel.
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