Few tourists to Goa are aware
that about one-third of Goa is forestland and
that it is one of the richest reservoirs of biodiversity
in the world. With over 350 different species
and an immense variety of birds, Goa is a birdwatcher's
paradise. What can be more impressive than a white-bellied
fish eagle swooping out of the sky to snatch a
fish from the waves with its razor sharp talons?
Whilst amongst the paddy fields and wetlands of
the coastal plains, flashes of brilliant blues
and greens can be seen as the kingfishers snatch
small fish and tadpoles from the water. Minar
Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd. would like to offer
all budding and experienced ornithologists the
opportunity to enjoy the amazing bird-life of
Goa. After the success of last year's trip, where
our customers from our Russian Charter operations
spent few nights away from their luxury beach
resorts of Goa into the wilderness in search of
Goa’s rich avifauna. Minar would like to
invite like-minded bird enthusiasts to come to
Goa and discover their passion for bird watching
in the wild! We suggest spending atleast one and
half weeks out of mainland Goa i.e. away from
their beach resorts. During the one and half weeks
the group will visit a variety of habitats, which
include sandy beaches, rocky shores, estuaries,
mangrove swamps, coastal marshes, freshwater wetlands,
ensuring a good chance of spotting the majority
of the species to be found within the state. Accommodation
is available at “Baga Queen Hotel”
in Bagga on Goa's North coast area. THE WILD LIFE
SANCTUARIES OF GOA Noted in the wooded areas of
the interior of Goa are four wild life sanctuaries
they are the Bhagwan Mahaveer, Bondla, Cotigao,
and Dr.Salim Ali wildlife sanctuaries. Some 300
different species live here, including hornbills
and woodpeckers etc. The Largest sanctuary is
the Bhagwan Mahaveer sanctuary which lies in Ponda
and Sanguem Talukas of Eastern Goa, bordered by
the Eastern Ghats and Karnataka and covers 240
square kilometers.
Day 1: Leave Goa
for Dr. Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Arrive at the buffer zone of Dr. Salim Ali Wildlife
Sanctuary. Check-in at your modest neat and clean
hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 2: At the Dr.
Salim Ali BWildlife Sanctuary
One of the first islands to be conquered by the
Portuguese is the island of Charao and here is
the Dr.Salim Ali Bird sanctuary. Bird Wartching
with your guide inside the Wildlife Santuary.
Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 3: At the Dr.
Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
The home is sancutary to a variety of coastal
birds which inhabit Goa. Near the sanctuary is
the village of Charao a quaint old village of
Portuguese style villas surrounding a baroque
style Church. Bird Wartching with your guide inside
the Wildlife Santuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 4: At the Dr.
Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Wartching with your guide inside the Wildlife
Santuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 5: At the Dr.
Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Wartching with your guide inside the Wildlife
Santuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 6: At the Dr.
Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Wartching with your guide inside the Wildlife
Santuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day
7: At the Dr. Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Wartching with your guide inside the Wildlife
Santuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 8: At the Dr.
Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Wartching with your guide inside the Wildlife
Santuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 9: At the Dr.
Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Wartching with your guide inside the Wildlife
Santuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 10: At the
Dr. Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary
Bird Wartching with your guide inside the Wildlife
Santuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 11: Leave Dr.
Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary for Goa
Morning we say good buy to our bird view experience
at this sanctuary and drive to reach Goa. Arrive
at Goa and check-in at the Hotel of our choice
(optional) or we drive straight to the Airport
to board our onward destination flight. Bon Voyage |
