Wildlife has always known to attract humankind, for one reason or the other. The dark green foliage, sudden glimpse of a rare animal and the rare opportunity to see the animals lurking within their kingdom is attraction enough for many a travelers and keen nature lovers. Wildlife sanctuaries are the perfect places where you can indulge your love for the wild. The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa is one such sanctuary that enthralls one and all. This is a must visit spot, that tourists cannot afford to miss during their stay in Goa.
Unforgettable experience: The Cotigao wildlife sanctuary in Goa is situated just 10 km of Chaudi. This is the second largest sanctuary and forest that also edges on the Goa- Karnataka border. Originally established in 1969, it spreads over 105. Sq. km of area. The sanctuary does a great deal to protect this very vulnerable forest. The forest is home to a number of animals and birds and specially reptiles. The best way to catch a glimpse of the majority of animals in their natural habitat is by asking permission and staying overnight in the sanctuary. The great treetop watchtower this sanctuary offers, also provide a distinct and good view over the surrounding areas. Tourists, if lucky will be allowed to stay either in the watchtower or the government rest houses housed in the locality. Keen nature lovers will find a lot in this sanctuary that will leave them satisfied and mesmerized with this green forest and wildlife sanctuary in Goa.
Some features of the sanctuary: The catigao wildlife sanctuary as described above is the second largest of the three wildlife sanctuaries in Goa. It is a great tourist attraction, and provides opportunity to the visitors to observe wildlife in its natural surroundings. The catigao wildlife sanctuary in Goa also preserves and promotes conservation of precious flora and fauna in Goa. Due to security reasons, visitors are required to plan ahead and ask written permission from concerned authorities if they wish to stay overnight in this beautiful wildlife sanctuary.
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