|
Area |
: |
8
Sq. Km |
|
Location |
: |
Located at
lush green foothill of western Ghat on the
boundary of Ponda & Sanguem taluka in north
east Goa. The road distance between Ponda
and sanctuary is hardly 20 km. |
|
Accessibility - How to Reach |
: |
Regular
bus service is operational from Panaji,
Margao and Ponda. Tourist groups also have
affordable option of hired tourist vehicle. |
|
Forest Type |
: |
Moist deciduous forests with evergreen
vegetation patches. |
|
Plants |
: |
Giant Lianas - Jamba - Kindall -
Lagerstroemia - Mimusops - Rosewood - Saraca
indica - Terninalia crenulata - Thorny
bamboo |
|
Animals |
: |
Deer Species [Sambar, Spotted, Hog, Barking
and Mouse] - Flying Lizard - Gaur - Jungle
Cat - Leopard - Malabar Giant Squirrel -
Panther - Sloth Bear - Wild Boar |
|
Birds |
: |
Common Grey Hornbill - Golden Backed
Woodpecker - Ruby Throated Yellow Bulbul |
|
Tourist Season |
: |
October -
March is the tourist season for Bondla
Wildlife Sanctuary. |
|
Accommodation |
: |
Ample
accommodation is available at Ponda meeting
with the budget of visitors on Goa tour.
|
|
Nearby Tourist Attractions |
: |
Goa Spice
Plantation Ponda is prime tourist attraction
for nature lovers and bird watchers. |
|
Travel Tips |
: |
Thursday
is weekly holiday for the sanctuary.
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