About Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area spanning 211.05 sq km in Sanguem Taluka, South-Eastern Goa. Established in 1999, it forms a vital corridor of the Western Ghats and is contiguous with Bhagwan Mahaveer and Cotigao sanctuaries. The sanctuary features moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests, seasonal waterfalls like Savari and Mainapi, and diverse fauna including leopards and giant squirrels. It serves as a significant biodiversity reserve within Goa's interior forest landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect dense forest cover, winding ghat roads suitable for self-drives or jeep safaris, and access to seasonal waterfalls such as Savari and Mainapi via designated trails. The sanctuary offers opportunities for birdwatching and observing flora like orchids in their natural habitat. Facilities include an on-site canteen, changing rooms, and restrooms at specific safari points. Entry requires tickets purchased at Matoni or Dhargini gates, and exploration is primarily through authorized vehicle routes or guided treks.
Key highlights
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Largest wildlife sanctuary in Goa covering 211.05 sq km
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Home to Savari and Mainapi waterfalls accessible via trek or jeep safari
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Vital Western Ghats corridor contiguous with Bhagwan Mahaveer and Cotigao sanctuaries
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Habitat for leopards, giant squirrels, mouse deer, and Nilgiri wood pigeons
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Rich diversity of seasonal orchids including rare Habenaria elwesii
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Jeep safaris and nature trails organized by Goa Forest Development Corporation
History of Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in 1999 as a protected area to conserve the biodiversity of the Western Ghats corridor in South-Eastern Goa.
Route
| By air | Dabolim Airport is approximately 65 km away |
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| By train |