Goa is among the many states in India, which is visited by many tourists and visitors, who enjoy adventures and wildlife tourism. The state has a good number of wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, bird sanctuaries and other places of immense importance. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is among such sanctuaries located in Goa. The sanctuary is known to be a dense forest reserve with many tall and huge trees. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary spans over an area of 86-sq. Kms and contains some of the rare and precious species of plants and animals.
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary- Itroduction
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Canacona Taluka, which is in the southern part of Goa. It is only 2 km away from from Poinguinim and 10 km away from Chaudi, which is the main town of Cancacona. The sanctuary is located very close to the National Highway No. 17. Established in the year 1969, the sanctuary spread on an area of 86 sq. kilometers. Th place has so far attracted many national as well as international wildlife tourists and nature lovers.
Wildlife in Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
The main attractions in Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary are Tigers and Leopards. Apart from these, it also full of a rich collection of wild and endangered plant and animal species. The sanctuary has animal resources such as Gazelles, Hyenas Panthers Porcupines, Sloth Bears and two rare species of Monkey. The vegetation here is moist-deciduous found with semi-evergreen and evergreen patches. One can find very tall and dense trees those literally block the sun rays to touch the ground.
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary – Tourist Information
Climate-
Climate is Humid tropical
Best Time to Visit-
The best time to visit is between October to March
Getting There-
The place is easily accessible by road, rail and air.
By Air-
The nearest airport to the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is Dabolim. It is located to a distance of 80km from the wildlife sanctuary.
By Rail-
The nearest railway station to the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is Canacona (12 km).
By Road -
It is at a distance of 2 km from Poinguinimand 10 km away from Chaud, the main town of Cancacona near NH17. The place is 60 km from Panaji by road
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