8-Day Nature Itinerary in Goa

1. Day 1: Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
   1 hour (5.6 miles) from Goa International Airport

   Explore the mangroves with over 400 species of birds in India's largest bird sanctuary. Hire a boat or explore on foot.

2. Day 2: Dudhsagar Falls
   2.5 hours (47.3 miles) from Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

   Hike or take a jeep to this tiered waterfall through jungle and streams. Enjoy the beauty and take a dip

3. Day 3: Mollem National Park
   30 minutes (10.6 miles) from Dudhsagar Falls

   Spot Bengal tigers, black panthers, Indian bison, and sambars on a jeep safari through the bamboo forests and grasslands.

4. Day 4: Tambdi Surla Temple
   1 hour (20.5 miles) from Mollem National Park

   Temples with intricate carvings, serene hills, and a waterfall with a swimming spot. A serene location to relax.

5. Day 5: Butterfly Conservatory of Goa
   1 hour 15 minutes (35.2 miles) from Tambdi Surla Temple

   150 species of colourful butterflies can be seen on a guided tour of this conservatory which is also home to moths, flowering plants and ponds.

6. Day 6: Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
   2 hours (60.7 miles) from Butterfly Conservatory of Goa

   Leopards, gaur, deer and rare birds can all be seen in this sanctuary of dense forests. Enjoy the natural beauty and hike the trails.

7. Day 7: Chorla Ghat
   2 hours 15 minutes (61.9 miles) from Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary

   Lose yourself in the extensive views of the Western Ghats while hiking or take cruises of the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary.

8. Day 8: Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
   1 hour 40 minutes (56.2 miles) from Chorla Ghat

   A scenic and forested wildlife park where Indian bisons and sambar deer can be seen wandering in peace.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Entry to Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 30)
• Jeep ride to Dudhsagar Falls (3 hours, INR 500)
• Entry to Mollem National Park (4 hours, INR 400)
• Entry to Tambdi Surla Temple (1 hour, INR 20)
• Entry to Butterfly Conservatory of Goa (2 hours, INR 100)
• Entry to Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, INR 200)
• Hiking at Chorla Ghat (3 hours, INR 50)
• Entry to Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 100)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,400

Useful Tips

If you have more time to spare, you can visit the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Arvalem caves, and the Cabo De Rama Fort. To save on costs, pack a snack and water.