Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated near Usgao, at the junction of Ponda, Sanguem and Sattari talukas. The smallest of the Goan Wildlife Sanctuaries, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over an area of 8 sq. Kms and is located 3000 ft. above sea level…
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated near Usgao, at the junction of Ponda, Sanguem and Sattari talukas. The smallest of the Goan Wildlife Sanctuaries, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary spreads over an area of 8 sq. Kms and is located 3000 ft. above sea level, on the lush foothills of the Western Ghats. The landscape of the Bondla wildlife sanctuary is beautiful and the lush green vegetation provides a natural ecosystem. The Bondla national park has a Botanical Garden, Rose Garden and Deer Park within its premises. One can also opt for a jeep safari inside the deer park in the Bondla sanctuary. This sanctuary is a favorite among school children who come here for educational excursions. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary consists of a number of well-maintained gardens and lawns which act as favourite hangout spots for the visitors.
A mini zoo housed inside the sanctuary has various animals including the wild boar, gaur, jackals, peacocks, toddy cat, deer etc. Seen along the water bodies are a number of species of crocodiles basking in the sun. Bondla wildlife sanctuary also houses a variety of colorful birds. Elephant rides offered by the forest department are a popular activity amongst both children and adults.
This spice plantation is located on high mountains amidst stunning surroundings near Ponda. Many tourists visit the Abyss spice plantation as it is famous for the medicinal herbs that are grown over here on a large scale.
This is a mock village depicting the culture and traditions of Goa from around 100 years ago. It depicts the styles of architecture and portrays the art and religious beliefs of that period.
The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Goan town of Mollem. This area was first known as Mollem Game Sanctuary. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and renamed as Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary. With a total area of 240 sq kms, this is the largest of Goa’s…
Cabo Raj Bhavan stands at the confluence of the rivers Mandovi and Zuari at the top of a cliff. It lies at the tip of a peninsula near Dona Paula, nine kilometres from Panjim. An imposing structure, it was built in 1540 and was tasked with the defence of the Goa harbour. When…
