Have you ever seen species of mangroves? Well very rarely spotted in India, these species are found in one of the sanctuary of Goa. Goa, the beach capital of India, will not to fail to astonish you at every moment. A break from the beaches and parties in the sanctuaries of Goa, among rich flora and fauna. can be a rejuvenating change.

A trip along the massive and beautiful Sahyadri Ghats will depict the tales of the rich vegetation and animal life of Goa. Like the Bondla life sanctuary of Goa houses a botanical garden, a rose garden, a small deer-park and a zoo, which was firstly constituted to shelter orphaned animals. It is the widest belt of forests along the western ghats and the high rainfall accounts for this as the elevation of the mountain range here is lower. Goa is gifted with over 1512 documented species of plants, over 275 forms of birds, over 48 kinds of animals and over 60 genera of reptiles. About 10% of Goa is set apart as wildlife reserve and this area includes four large wildlife sanctuaries.

They are covered with dense forests and varied life including fauna and reptiles. The famous sanctuaries of Goa include mangrove species. Some of the sanctuaries are a home to a host of birds, a sizeable population of flying foxes, jackals, crocodiles, turtles, Wild Beer, Deer, Leopard, various types of serpent and birds. But less likely to yield Tigers and Leopards which were hunted out long ago, while the Gazelles, Sloth Bears, Porcupines, Panthers and Hyenas that allegedly linger in the woods appearing seldom. Visitors however, stand a good chance of spotting at least two species of Monkey, a couple of Wild Boar and the Odd Gaur.

Mahabir is particularly known for its Leopards, Elephants, Deers & Gaur Or Indian Bison. It is more commodious to view wild animals from the Devil's Canion View Point. Bird lovers may also find their best time over here. The expansive forestland of Goa is very popular among tourists from all over the world.