Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
Mhadei, North Goa
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Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
Wild Life Sanctuaries
Mhadei, North Goa
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Overview
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary covers a vast area of 208 sq. km. and ensures the protection of the immense biodiversity found in the animal and plant life that resides in the Western Ghats. The formation of this sanctuary makes Goa the only state in the country that protects the entire area of the Western Ghats that falls within the state. The animals that you can commonly expect to see especially if you have a guide who can show you the best places, are; Indian gaur, Barking deer, Sambar deer, Asian palm civet, small Indian civet, Wild boar, Indian hare, Ruddy mongoose, Black-faced langur and Bonnet macaque. The residents of the sanctuary that seen more rarely include the Black Panther, Sloth bear, Leopard, Tiger, Dhole, Jungle cat, Mouse deer, Giant squirrel, Flying squirrel, Indian pangolin and the Slender loris which is an endangered species. The camp is also home to more than 255 species of birds.
Highlights
The Sanctuary is equipped to deal with overnight visitors, with rest houses and private resorts nearby
You can arrange guided tours, treks and hikes within the sanctuary
It is most visited from the month of October till March, but the monsoons are also a great time of year to visit.
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