After we had visited a number of architectural delight and places of religious significance in Goa we decide to take a trip in the arms of nature. Hence we all headed towards the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa. I am a nature lover and was thus quite eager to explore this tourist attraction. The sanctuary is a very famous tourist attraction and lies to the north of Panaji on the way to Belgaum.
The Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary stretches over 240 square kilometres of land and the thick forests, and fully clad slopes of the Western Ghats full of lush green trees and shrubs offer a perfect home to a variety of flora and fauna. This place is a treat to the bird watchers. Goa comprises of a total of 4 protected wildlife regions but the Mahavir Sanctuary is the largest among all. The Molem National Park is also located inside this sanctuary.
The Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary stretches over 240 square kilometres of land and the thick forests, and fully clad slopes of the Western Ghats full of lush green trees and shrubs offer a perfect home to a variety of flora and fauna. This place is a treat to the bird watchers. Goa comprises of a total of 4 protected wildlife regions but the Mahavir Sanctuary is the largest among all. The Molem National Park is also located inside this sanctuary.
The park lies at a distance of merely 53 kilometres from Panaji and is easily accessible via public transport. Margao is situated just 54 kilometres away from this wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is vast enough to take around 2 to 3 days to explore it fully. There are a variety of animals that seek shelter in this sanctuary which include leopards, gaur, spotted deer, sambar, cobras, pythons, jungle cats, toris and Malayan giant squirrels etc.
Families come to this sanctuary in large numbers to have a perfect vacation in the natural settings. Children love to be here and explore the mysteries of nature. You can also rent a private jeep to take a trip into the interior regions of this sanctuary. Nature lovers from all across the world come to the park to see the leopards, elephants and the Indian bison etc. The Devil’s Canyon is a famous view point in the sanctuary from where people enjoy watching the animals in their natural environs. The view from this site is truly breath taking.
There are also a couple of good guest houses and cottages in Mollem arranged by the Directorate of tourism to serve the accommodation needs of vacationers who wish to stay close to the sanctuary.