Time to break another myth! Let’s talk about Goa beyond its beaches and parties. Have you ever considered visiting Goa for wildlife? No? Well, then you should. Despite its diminutive size, due to varying altitudes and soil types, Goa is home to a variety of forests from mangrove trees crowding muddy river banks, to open scrub jungle and subtropical hill forests. Among this magnificent flora, a plethora of different species of wildlife can be found like the Indian giant squirrels, Mongoose, slender loris and sloth bears offering the best wildlife tours in Goa.
Goa is a twitchers’ heaven: iridescent avian life may even flit casually past your beach-hut balcony, so pack your binoculars and prepare for a spectacular feathery show. There are about 400 species of birds to find from the blazing kingfishers that fleck the coastal strip’s luminescent paddy fields, Ceylon frogmouth and the exotic fairy bluebird. Spot crocodiles in their natural habitat on a cruise through the calm backwaters. These fierce but shy beasts reside in depths and banks of rivers and capture these majestic creatures with your camera for a memorable day. Feed beautiful colorful fluttering butterflies with juicy fruits and watch them cheerfully gather nectar in the Butterfly Observatory.
A visit to these sanctuaries would make your holiday in Goa eventful and memorable. Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, and Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the most visited and highly protected sanctuaries in the state. The best time to enjoy a wildlife tour in Goa is during the monsoons when the streams and waterfalls are overflowing with goodness and lush greenery everywhere.
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This enticing waterfall magnetizes tourists from different verticals of the world as it has a breathtaking charm which in turn makes it one of the most visited tourist places in South Goa. The literal meaning “ Sea of Milk”, this waterfall is a treat to the eyes. It lies in the proximity of the Panaji city which is about 60 km. The waterfall is located inside the Bhagwan Mahavir wildlife sanctuary and has a height of 1,000 feet. The gushing water sprawling down through the tropical forest gives captivating views.If you are an adventure enthusiast then you can even trek to the waterfalls and explore the bewildering paths which lead to it. You can even stay near the waterfall, at the forest guesthouse that is taken care of by the Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation.Location: Sonaulim, Goa 403410Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMEntry Fee: Rs.400/- per person for Jeep drive from Castle Rock to Dudhsagar Falls Rs. 20/- per person Rs.300/- for Still Camera Rs.5000/- for Professional Camera
One of the most striking churches in India is the “Se Cathedral” located in the Southern part of Goa. This magnificent church exhibits excellent artistry of the Portuguese-Manueline style with beautifully arched interior and an impressive courtyard. Previously, the cathedral had two towers but one of them collapsed in late 17th Century and was never rebuilt.This cathedral is dedicated to St.Catherine, who belonged to Alexandria and there are six panels where her life scenes are beautifully carved. The most prominent feature of this cathedral is the huge “golden bell” which is one of the best bells in the world. This 250 feet high cathedral is a frequented spot and is visited by the tourists as well as locals. The tranquility and serene aura of the cathedral makes it a must visit spot in the list of places to visit in South Goa.Location: Velha, Goa 403402Timings: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PMEntry Fee: Free
Baga Beach in Goa looks as though it has come straight out of a work of art. Lofty white waves hurrying to wipe out the prints of feet left by you on the white sand while the breeze keeps on playing with the palm trees is a sight to behold at this majestic beach in Goa. It is a decent place to appreciate some moments and abide in a serene consideration with oneself. It is counted as one of the best beaches in Goa where you can see wonderful sunsets and at the same time appreciate the cool morning breeze. The shacks become animated in the late night with music impacting and astounding client service at the party places in Baga Beach. It is also a center point to experience daring water sports and famed for drawing in a huge number of sightseers every year.Water Sports: Banana Ride, Dolphin Trip, Water scooter, windsurfing, Jet skiing, Motor boat ride, scuba diving etc. Nightlife: Club Tito’s, Cavala, Britto’s, Zanzibar etcLocation: Baga Beach, North GoaDistance from Panaji: From Panaji the Baga Beach is located 19 kilometers away. How to reach from Panaji: The Baga beach is just half an hour drive away from Panaji and 15 minutes from Mapusa. There are frequent buses available to Baga from Mapusa and Panaji throughout the day and the journey takes about half an hour from Panaji.
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