Location of Mandovi-Zuari Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa: North Goa
Where: Cumbarjua
Best Time to Visit: Any time of the year
How to Reach Mandovi-Zuari Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa: Mandovi-Zuari Wildlife Sanctuary is close to Panaji, near Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. It’s 38 km from Madgaon railway station, 32 km from Margao bus terminal, and 30 km from the airport in Dabolim. The sanctuary is spread across several islands, like Chorao island or Divar island. And the only way to visit them is by ferry. You can also see the mangroves during the river cruises on the Mandovi River.
About: The sanctuary is primarily a large estuarine complex on the west coast of peninsular India. It comprises of the Zuari and Mandovi rivers, their tributaries, and the interconnecting Cumbarjua canal. They contain 90% of the mangroves of the region, forming one of the best places to visit in Goa for nature enthusiasts. These stretches of rich mangrove swamps are considered to be amongst the most important in the country. Spreading over a vast area, Mandovi-Zuari wildlife sanctuary is home to about 20 different species of mangroves that include the rare Kandelia Candel species. The swamps support a large variety of fish, birds, jackals, snakes, and crocodiles, to name a few.
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