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Wildlife
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Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated along the North-East
border of Goa at Molem, about one and half hours journey from Panaji (60 kms.)
along Panaji-Belgaum National Highway, 
the
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife sanctuary covers 240 sq. kms. of thick forest clad
slopes of Western Ghats and its valleys and is the biggest of the three sanctuaries
of Goa. The sanctuary is rich in wildlife. It is a paradise for bird watchers.
Besides flora and fauna there are
many important geological and historical features in this sanctuary.
Dudhsagar falls, about an hour's journey from Colem by train, is a feast
for the eyes. The "Devil canyon" is another beautiful geological
spot. The famous Tambdi Suria temple is about 13 kms. from Molem. The
Dept. of Tourism has built comfortable cottages and dormitories for
tourists.
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