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About Cotigoa Wildlife
Sanctuary
Travel 60 kilometres south of Panaji to arrive at the Cotigao Wildlife
Sanctuary, which was established in 1 969.
The second largest sanctuary in Goa, it covers of an area 86 square
kilometres. The Talpona River flows through this preserve.
The number of animals in this sanctuary has decreased over the years
but one still comes across sloth bears, hyenas, wild boars, deer and
gaurs.
Reptiles and monkeys are in plentiful. However, birds like the
white-eyed eagle, rufous woodpecker and the Malabar crested eagle that
are not easily spotted in Goa, can be found here. This sanctuary will
also please a true tree lover.
The park has a 25 metre high treetop watchtower from where one can
watch the animals visit the waterholes around the place. However, you
will need your own vehicle to visit the sanctuary as no vehicles are
provided by the forest department to take you around.
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. You can also book tents
on the spot at the Nature Interpretation Centre, at the entrance to
the park. Although the accommodation is taken care of, you might want
to carry your own food and drinks, as these facilities are not easily
available here.
The best season to visit this preserve is between October and March. |
