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Area |
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86 Sq. Km |
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Location |
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Cotigao
Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the either
sides of Talpona River in the scenic
Canacona in South Goa, towards state
boundary with Karnataka. |
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Accessibility - How to Reach |
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Cotigao
wildlife sanctuary located close to National
highway 17 at road distance of 60 km from
the Panaji. Buses are running at regular
interval from Panjim for reaching here.
Visitors can also hire a taxi / tourist
vehicle. |
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Forest Type |
: |
Moist-deciduous Vegetation with some areas
of semi -evergreen and evergreen vegetation
dominates the floral life at Cotigao
Wildlife Sanctuary. |
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Animals |
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commonly sighted animals
include Gaurs - Hyena - Monkey - Panther -
Porcupines - Sloth Bears - Wild Boar etc. If
you are looking for big cats Tiger or
Leopard surely you will be disappointed.
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Birds |
: |
Rufus
Woodpecker, white-eyed eagle and the Malabar
crested eagle are the highlight of easily
visible birdlife of Cotigao Sanctuary. |
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Reptiles |
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Some species of
poisonous snakes are also there.
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Tourist Season |
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October - March is tourist
season. |
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Accommodation |
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Visitors
can stay overnight at watch tower or small
rest house of forest department but do
remember to book it in advance. |
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Nearby Tourist Attractions |
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Palolem Beach, Holy Spirit
Church, Grace Church and Monte Hill Chapel
at Margao. |
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Travel Tips |
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If you are
on day trip of sanctuary make arrangements
for food & drinks because there are limited
facilities for this. |
