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wildlife sanctuary is situated in the Sanguem Taluka in
Eastern Goa. The government of Goa declared Netravali as a wildlife
sanctuary to protect its Western Ghat range. It covers an area of
211 sq. km, is connected to the Madei Wildlife Sanctuary and together
they cover an area of 420 sq. km.
The Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary which is an extremely
significant source of fresh water is known to be named after the
Netravali or Neturli which is an important tributary of the Zuari
River. One can also see a high range of mountains here which the
local habitants consider religious and which are of socio cultural
importance to them.
To the north of the Netravali wildlife sanctuary lies the Bhagwan
Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary lies
to its south. Some of the wildlife found here are the Great Pied
Hornbills, Black Panther, Slender Loris and the Giant Squirrel.
Also a number of many other animals are found.
October to March is the best time to visit the Netravali sanctuary
and also there are a number of forest rest houses run by the GTDC
for accommodation. There are a number of buses and taxis available
from Margao and Panaji by which one can get to the sanctuary.
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