Place
Details:
Spread
over 240 sq km in the Western Ghats, Mollem National Park is located in Sanguem
taluk in Goa close to the border with Karnataka. The reserve also has several
temples dating back to the Kadamba Dynasty.
The national park is located near the town of Mollem, 60 km south east from Panaji, the capital city of Goa. The Mormugao–Londa railway line also passes amidst thick jungles of the national park.
The park was earlier known as Mollem game sanctuary. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and renamed Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary. The core area of the sanctuary spread over 107 sq km was named Mollem National Park in 1978. Since then the national park is called Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park.
Several species of snakes including the King Cobra, Hump-nosed pit viper, Indian rock python and Malabar pit viper are found in the park.
The national park showcases a wide variety of birds like fairy bluebird, wagtails, three-toed kingfisher, drongo, golden oriole, great Indian hornbill. Some of the birds found here are native to the region.
Butterflies of many species like Blue Mormon, Crimson Rose, Tailed Jay, Malabar Tree Nymph, Tamil Yoeman, Plain Tiger and Lime Butterfly are found in the region.
The national park is located near the town of Mollem, 60 km south east from Panaji, the capital city of Goa. The Mormugao–Londa railway line also passes amidst thick jungles of the national park.
The park was earlier known as Mollem game sanctuary. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and renamed Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary. The core area of the sanctuary spread over 107 sq km was named Mollem National Park in 1978. Since then the national park is called Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park.
Several species of snakes including the King Cobra, Hump-nosed pit viper, Indian rock python and Malabar pit viper are found in the park.
The national park showcases a wide variety of birds like fairy bluebird, wagtails, three-toed kingfisher, drongo, golden oriole, great Indian hornbill. Some of the birds found here are native to the region.
Butterflies of many species like Blue Mormon, Crimson Rose, Tailed Jay, Malabar Tree Nymph, Tamil Yoeman, Plain Tiger and Lime Butterfly are found in the region.
Jungle safaris are a major attraction of the park. Unlike other parks, vehicles are allowed inside the reserve and it adds to the experience of watching the wildlife. The park is also known for its trekking trails.
The 12th century Tambdi Surla temple, Devil’s Canyon, Sunset Point and Tambdi Water Falls are some of the other attractions of the park.
Mollem National Park is a 240 square
kilometres (93 sq mi) protected area located in the Western Ghats of South India, in Sanguem taluk, Goa along the eastern border with Karnataka. The
area is situated near the town of Molem, 57 kilometres
(35 mi) east of Panaji, the state capital
of Goa. National Highway 4A divides it into two
parts and the Mormugao - Londa railway line passes through the area. It is
located between 15°15"30' to 15°29"30' N and 74°10"15' to
74°20"15' E.[1] It contains several
important temples dating to the Kadamba Dynasty, and Dudhsagar Falls. The parkland is also home to a community of nomadic buffalo
herders known as the Dhangar.
WHERE
TO STAY
Forest
guest house run by Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation is the closest
that one can stay near Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park.
Madgaon offers a variety of budget, mid-range and luxury hotels.
Opening hours of Mollem National Park:Closed now
Open
all days 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
This
sanctuary is famous for its snakes, particularly the king cobra. Also here are: bronzeback tree snake, cat snake, hump-nosed
pit viper, Indian
rock python,Malabar pit viper, rat snake, Russell's viper, Indian cobra and common krait,
Entry
fee for Visiting Mollem National Park:
The
entry fees for Mollem National Park is mentioned below. We have listed the
entry fees for Indians, the entry fees for foreigners, camera fees and other
charges if applicable.
·
Domestic
Adult: 20
·
Domestic
Child: 5
·
Still
Camera Fee: 30
·
Video
Camera Fee: 150
120
cars, 250 vans
Address: Mollem,
Goa, IndiaTelephone: 832
2612211URL for more details/booking: http://www.goatourism.gov.in/Approximate
visit duration for : 60-120 mins
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