7 Magnificent National Parks In Goa For An Adventurous Encounter With The Wild

Goa is something other than seashores, gatherings, and flower-child culture. It is truly home to a diverse range of plants and animals that attracts a large number of wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers each year. It is one of the smallest wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Goa and covers an area of ​​only 8 square kilometers. It is a favorite destination for all nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts who visit Goa due to the fact that it is home to more than 150 species of birds and a large variety of animal and plant species.

 Of the seven Macedonians and parks, the five listed in this guide initially form a metallic area within a boundary, with the eastern and southern Guan talukas of Canacona, Sanguem, Dharbandora, and Sattari. When you visit again make sure you visit Goa National Parks which will make you fall in love with an aspect of Goa that you never knew existed!

7 Prominent National Parks Of Goa:

Take a look at some of the fascinating wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Goa that will bring you face to face with its wild side!

1. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
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Named after the renowned Indian physician Dr. Salim Ali Moizzudin Abdul Ali, this holy city of Goa is one of the thriving bird sanctuaries in India. This piece of troubled paradise is undoubtedly an excellent insight into the fragile ecosystem that is the mangrove swamp. It is a swampy swamp known for attracting native and migratory birds such as sandpiper, mynahs, curlew, cormorant, eagles, and others.

 It is a natural paradise with a variety of endemic and migratory species that attract bird watchers, bird photographers, and experts around the year, and are endowed with extremely exotic and rare birds. However, the best way to discover this park and its stable inhabitants is to take a boat ride along the Mandovi River. Book Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Trip.

2. Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

 Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
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Bhagwan Mahavir National Park is one of the famous national parks in Goa and nature reserve in Goa. Covering an area of ​​240 square kilometers, it is a protected reservoir located in the lush western pier. At a distance of 1 km, Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary has the title of the largest wildlife sanctuary within the state of Goa.

 There is a huge variety of plant, bird, and animal life in this shelter. Nature lovers and hikers enjoy hiking trails that traverse this vast region of the earth. Bird lovers can also find their best time here. The famous temple of Tambdi of the Kadambas is located 13 km away. Book Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary Trip.

3. Anshi National Park

 Anshi National Park
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Anshi National Park or Anshi Tiger Reserve is located in the Western Ghats geographical region of India. These Western Ghats are part of the Nilgiri biosphere. As part of the Western Ghats, it is fed by the river Kali and some of its flora and fauna. The animals inside the park are a joy for wildlife photographers. 

The forest is famous for black panthers, elephants, and lions. Other animals that dominate the forest are sambar deer, wild boar, bison, sloth, barking deer, leopard, jackal, wild cat, bonnet macaque, and langur. Anshi is a true paradise with lush forests, rare plant species, and a rich animal, obtained by the river Kali and its tributaries. Book Anshi National Park Trip.

4. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
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It is one of the smallest wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Goa. The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is also the most popular among children, families, and eco-tourists. Its suitable location in Panda Talka is only 8 square kilometers, with which it is managed. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is the only zoological park in Goa. 

It is famous for being the only place of its kind in Goa. It is a favorite destination for all nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts who are lost due to the fact that it is home to more than 150 species of birds and a large variety of animal and plant species. Make it an ideal objective for a road trip.  Book Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Trip.

5. Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary

 Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Goa government has declared Netravali a wildlife sanctuary to protect its western ghats. Covering an area of ​​211 sq km, it is connected to Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and together covers an area of ​​420 sq km. It’s a great place to meet family because it’s both adventurous and educational. 

As well as being an important conservation center, the Nature Wildlife Sanctuary is also a very important source of fresh water in Goa. It is believed to have been named after the blue waters of the Zuari River. It has a huge range of flora and fauna that attracts wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. Book Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Trip.

6. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
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Away from the bustling Polem Beach in South Goa, the state’s largest natural reserve is the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, where not many tourists come to explore. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1968 to protect the exposed forest cover on the Goa-Karnataka border, which contains a large number of animal and birdlife as well as some rare, old trees. 

Since its inception, the warehouse has played a key role in conserving the rich biodiversity of climatic forests in Goa. It is one of the beautiful national parks in Goa with tall trees and some rare plants. Book Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary Trip.

7. Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

 Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
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Goa, known for its exotic party life, has far more stores than beaches. From threadbare to Indian venomous snakes, the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary manages to shelter almost every common and rare species. One of the most attractive places in India, this place has been established for the protection and conservation of wildlife. 

With the formation of this sanctuary, Goa is the only state in the country that protects the entire area of ​​the Western Ghats within the state. The sanctuary is known for seeing the new Bengal lions in its fields. It is proposed to make it ‘Project Tiger’ Tiger Reserve. Book Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary Trip.

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