Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

Take an early morning walk on the criss-crossing pathways of the beautiful Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary and you are likely to spot a variety of flora and fauna. Climb up to the treetop watchtower positioned above the watering hole used by the animals of the park and take in the views of the verdant landscape. Eight nature trails traverse the sanctuary, ranging from 500 m to 5 km, shadowed by soaring deciduous trees. Best visited between October and March, the sanctuary is home to the Indian pangolin, four-horned antelope, white-bellied woodpecker, mouse deer and the Malabar trogon among other birds and animals. Offering an interesting contrast to Goa’s picturesque beaches, Cotigao is located in Canacona Taluka in south Goa.