Goa is famous for its beautiful beaches and hotels. It is more common to find fun and party all over this place with a rich heritage and combination of cultures. This place is a happening city with various people from all over the world. The city is created in such a way that it is filled with beaches, mountains, and water areas. It offers a scenic view and is a perfect place to enjoy water sports. This travel guide will introduce you to one of the wildlife sanctuaries of Goa- Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.&nbsp;

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<li>This place also has a safari ride where people can witness the flora and fauna nearby in a jeep.</li>
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Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM
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<li>This place can be best visited from November to March when the weather is quite travel-friendly.&nbsp;</li>
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This place, located inside the sanctuary is a Mahadev temple with rich architectural aspects. This is a small temple yet is crowded at all times. This temple consists of four pillars that are carved intricately and is a wonderful art of carvings. The carvings include elephants and flowers. The flowers of the Ashokan variety are also carved inside the temple. The pillars of this temple are built using basalt.

Location: Inside the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary&nbsp;

This famous tourist destination is otherwise called the sea of milk. This is one of the tallest waterfalls in India that has its location from the Mandovi river. Surrounded by rich dense forest, these falls seem to be lush and attractive during the monsoon season. One can access the waterfalls by crossing the dense forest through the Molem village. This place can be visited with the help of local guides who would take you along the forest through the jeep. This place seems to be quite dangerous during the monsoon seasons as the rush of water is high and is not advisable to take kids with you.

Location: Sonaulim, Goa
Distance from Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary: 9.3 KM

Popularly referred to as Devcharacho Kong. This place is a must-visit spot when you wanted to have a devil's touch on your trip. However, this place has just created a myth of devils. The crowd seems to be heavy due to the myth created. This is a river that is along the side of the jungle. This place is not highly recommended for swimming due to the high current of waves.

Location: Mollem National Park
Distance from Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary: 450 M

This falls is slightly less tall than the Dudhsagar falls. It is rarely visited by tourists and it has a steep, rocky land. It is visited by most trekkers and is the best place for trekking. This falls attracts with its beauty and is a calm environment where one can hear the birds chirping. One can spend around 4 to 5 hours exploring the place along with water splashing on the face. The place is best visited around the time of March to November.

Location: Surla, Goa
Distance from Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary: 130 M

Big Foot Museum is one of the best places to learn about the Goan culture and heritage. This place gives a feel of the Hindu and Portuguese cultures. It also has an audio description for all the Museum artefacts that are easy to understand. This place not only provides insights but also conducts games for the kids who have to find some hidden items that are key to fun learning. This place is best suited for knowledge seekers tired of fun and entertainment. It is filled with antique things, from utensils to statues of old people in the previous era.

Location: Loutolim
Timings: 10 AM to 6 PM
Distance from Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary: 37 KM

By Air: 
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<li>The Dabolim Goa International Airport is 65 – 70 km away from Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. From the airport, you can take a taxi to reach the sanctuary.&nbsp;</li>
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By Road: 
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<li>One can hire or rent a taxi from Panaji. Or one can also catch a bus from Panaji to Margao and then take a taxi to Mollem town.</li>
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By Rail: 
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<li>One can reach Kulem railway station and hire a taxi or an auto.</li>
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The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists. It is home to a variety of species of flora and fauna, making it a perfect destination for a memorable wildlife experience. The sanctuary also serves as an important habitat for various species of rare and endangered animals, providing them with a safe refuge to live and thrive. The sanctuary is a wonderful example of the beauty and diversity of nature, reminding us of our responsibility to preserve and protect it for future generations. Therefore, it is a must-visit destination for anyone who wishes to experience the wonders of wildlife and appreciate the value of conservation.

This place located in the eastern parts of Goa has a temple and a waterfall area. This place is also a home for nomadic buffalo herders called the Dhangar. This place has evergreen trees that are lush and beautiful throughout the year. The area has various water sources and this place never dries out. The wild animals present there include deer, Bengal tiger, Wild boar, Wild dog, and many others. This place also has a history of various photographs taken during the early years. This place contains some of the migratory birds that are from western countries.

Location: South Goa
Timings: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM&nbsp;
Entry Fees: Adults - INR 20/ Children - INR 10

The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary was essentially built in order to protect and nurture the wildlife of Western Ghats. Covering over 240 square kilometres, this place is a
house for 128 plant species and 722 flower species and a variety of fauna. This was earlier called the Mollem Game Sanctuary.

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<li>One can witness a variety of flora and fauna during the Jeep Safari. Some of the flora involves deciduous trees, timber trees, crepe myrtle, and more.</li>
<li>The fauna varieties involve deer varieties, tiger, leopard, panthers, jungle cats, and more.</li>
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<li>This Sanctuary is a forest area that is a home for various reptiles and insects and is necessary to carry mosquito repellent to prevent insect bites.</li>
<li>The sunlight peeking through the tall trees may be disturbing and can be protected by using sunscreens, hats and sunglasses.</li>
<li>Not all animals could be visible to the eyes. Some of them can be seen using the help of binoculars.</li>
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