Wildlife, Nature & Eco Tourism

Major Wildlife Sanctuaries

Goa has 6 wildlife sanctuaries and 1 national park, managed by the Forest Department of Goa.

 a. Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary & Mollem National Park

• Location: Eastern Goa, near the Karnataka border.
• Area: Sanctuary – 240 sq. km; National Park (within it) – 107 sq. km.
• Notable Wildlife: Leopard, Bengal tiger (rarely seen), wild boar, spotted deer, Malabar giant squirrel.
• Attractions: Dudhsagar Falls, Devil’s Canyon, Tambdi Surla Temple.