Bondla Wildlife Sancturay, Wildlife in Goa, Goa Wildlife Tours, Elephant Safari in Goa India

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	Bondla Wildlife Sancturay Location : 36 km from Margao Famous For : Tree frog, Butterfly, Elephants Famous For : Wild boar, Bison, Porcupines, Jackals, Panthers and Snakes What To Do : Jeep Safari, Walking, Photography

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary - Dwelling Deep Into The Heart of Nature

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Elephant Ride at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

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Goa's rich coast and sprawling fun over the sands mean that you need never leave the beach. But if you can drag yourself away from the sea and sand, many happy hours can be spent adventuring in Goa's other riches. Let us take you deeper into the richness of this land, where Goa's other denizens abound - the wildlife that hides in the lush deciduous forests and birds that crowd the evergreen trees of Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Nestling close to Usgao, at the junction of Ponda, Sanguem and Sattari talukas, Bondla is the least rugged of Goa's sanctuaries, thereby still virgin to explore. Boot on the manicured gardens and give way to alluring butterflies and tiny tree frog, should they cross your path. Change the course of your holiday with the wings of a yellow bulbul or play hide-and-seek with a giant red Malabar squirrel! Enjoy some days of your life in pure joy, in wild adventure, in nature's lap. Only you have to plan a holiday to Bondla Sanctuary.

Adventure Awaits In The Verdant Interiors of Bundla

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Bondla is a good place to unwind for a die-hard wildlife vacationer. Start your uncivilised itinerary from the groomed outlook of the sanctuary. Walk through the spacious green lawns of the well-tended botanical gardens and admire a large variety of orchids. Remember to check out the exhibits at the Nature Education Centre. Jaunt over an arched wooden bridge to enter the mini zoo, and you would be soothed by the sound of a gurgling stream, coursing like a silver ribbon below. Rejoice meeting a number of convivial gentlemen, vicious animals which portray their real self - wild boar, bison, porcupines, jackals, panthers, snakes and the intriguingly named 'toddy cat'. Walk a few more steps to reach the crocodile enclosure. Watch with a drooping jaw as the crocs escalade out of water and take a breather over the rocks. Dive deep and you might see a magnificent gaur turn your way or a sloth bear drawing its path into the bush. Admire the sambhar and spotted deer delicately nibble at the vegetation before you move on to see the elephants.

Bondla's interesting wild trails give you the chance to experience nature at its unfettered best. The twice daily elephant rides are a favourite wildlife attraction for kids and adults alike. Climb the jungle king and see colourful birds and more importantly, the giant Malabar squirrel from a close quarter. You can also savour a bit of wild humour, for next to a pile of elephant dung, there is a board that reads,

"Fresh elephant cakes, can also be used as housing or as a maternity hospital. Admits only termites, mites, spiders, ants, butterflies, beetles. Believe it or not, 26 types of assorted insects use elephant dung for food, shelter and as a hunting ground for laying eggs."

The sanctuary also has an archaeological exhibit in the form of an image of the deity Gajalaxmi venerated by ancient settlers. Known as the sacred grove, the patch is protected by deep rooted beliefs and strong taboos, that forbid cutting down of trees and harming of any form of life within the virgin forest.

Drive Your Way

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The dark deep forests of Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is in Ponda Taluka in Central Goa, 20 km from Mollem National Park. To get to the sanctuary, drive on NH 4A and turn off at Tiska. Make your way via Sancordem and Satpal until you reach the wilds. You can even get a taxi from Panjim (52 km) or Margao (36 km) via Tiska, Usgao and Gajnem to reach the wild adventure destination at Bundla. The sanctuary is open round the year and turns on every tourist during the monsoons, when it is green and cool. However, the best time is the post-monsoon season, October to March. In this season the forests are lush and the watering holes are full. Thus, sightings are high.

Top 5 Highlights of Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

Taste The Wild Goa
Plan a holiday trip to Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa, a lush green trench housing many varied species of the country. Listen to the roaring of boars and watch bisons fight, while you relax under the deep shades of green.

The Sensational Safari
Enjoy the tour on a jeep inside Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, looking for rare species of herbivores grazing around. One can even spot a leopard or hyena, amidst the thick bushes. Otherwise get an elephant ride on the metalled roads or inside the bushes.

The Crocodile Galleria
Watch with a drooping jaw as the crocodiles escalade out of water and take a breather over the rocks, near where you are standing. See real crocodile tears as you move ahead to see other animals.

The Wild Wild West
Behold an altogether different Goa in its wild side. Boot on the manicured gardens and give way to alluring butterflies and tiny tree frog, should they cross your path. Enter deep and you might see a magnificent gaur turn your way or a sloth bear drawing its path into the bush. Admire the sambhar and spotted deer delicately nibble at the vegetation before you move on to see the majestic elephants.

Bow To Thy Sacred Grove
Remember to visit the archaeological exhibit in the form of an image of the deity Gajalaxmi venerated by ancient settlers. Known as the sacred grove, the patch is protected by deep rooted beliefs and strong taboos, that caress the festivals and religious orders of this green land.

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