Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

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Sight Address : Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Canacona Taluka, in the South Goa. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Cotiago Wildlife Sanctuary with its sky-high trees that block even sunlight from reaching ground is an experience not to be missed. Created in 1968, along the border of the states of Goa and Karnataka the park boasts of two rivers the Talpona and the Galjibaga River. With 30 meter high trees, 18 meter high treetop access ladders and numerous water holes Cotiago provides a rare opportunity to observe animals like Wild boars, Gaurs, Monkeys, Deer, Bison, Black Panther, Sloth Bears, Gazelles and Porcupines from a close quarter. The second largest sanctuary in Goa, it covers of an area 86 square kilometres. The Talpona River flows through this preserve.

Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

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Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 5.30 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Goa can be visited all through the year. But the Best season to visit is from October to June. Summer (March to May) is hot in Goa but the sea breeze offers solace to the heat. Monsoon (June to September) offer heavy to medium rainfalls.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3.00 hrs. to 4.00 hrs.

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Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 5/-

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 5/-

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Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs.25/-

Video Camera Rs. : Rs.100/-

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well concted by road.

Bus : There are buses operating south on NH-14 to Karwar via Chaudi can drop you 2-km of the gates

Train : The closest railway station is at Canacona (12 km).

Air : The closest Airport is Dabolim that is 80km from Sanctuary

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry your own food and drinks, as these facilities are not easily available here.

Safety / WarningEdit

A day trip is good enough to visit this sanctuary but if you want to spend some more time with nature, you can always stay at the Forest Rest House. However, there is only room available at the rest house, so the booking has to be done well in advance