4-Day Nature Itinerary in Goa for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 25 minutes (48.6 km) from Dabolim Airport

    Explore the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Take a nature trail through the dense forest and spot the endangered white-bellied woodpecker. The sanctuary also has a watchtower that offers a panoramic view of the forest and surrounding areas.

  2. Day 2: Dudhsagar Waterfalls
    2 hours 13 minutes (78.8 km) from Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

    Visit the Dudhsagar Waterfalls, one of the tallest waterfalls in India. Located inside the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park, the falls can be reached by a 1.5 km trek through the forest. You can take a dip in the natural pool at the base of the falls and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area.

  3. Day 3: Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 20 minutes (48 km) from Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Visit the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, which is known for its rich avifauna. Take a walk through the sanctuary and spot the popular species like the Malabar grey hornbill, Indian peafowl and the flying squirrel. You can also visit the mini zoo and the botanical garden inside the sanctuary.

  4. Day 4: Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
    1 hour 20 minutes (36.3 km) from Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

    End your trip by visiting the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, which is spread over 1.8 square kilometers. It is a popular spot for bird-watching and home to a wide variety of bird species like the kingfisher, egret and the moorhen. You can also take a boat ride through the mangrove forests and enjoy the scenic beauty of the area.

Time and Cost Estimates:

  • Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Dudhsagar Waterfalls (4 hours, INR 400 per person)
  • Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 650 per person
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