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Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary This wildlife sanctuary inspires all the tree lovers. The Cotigao Sanctuary, a designated reserve since 1969, sprawls over an area of 86 sq. km. It is a paradise for bird watchers. Besides flora and fauna there are many important geological and historical features in this sanctuary. Tall trees of the moist deciduous type densely cover this area. Some of those are among the loftiest ones. Attaining heights of about 30 meters.
Avid nature buffs can climb up a 25-meter high treetop watchtower for a view of the wildlife in their natural habitat. The ancient Jeevottam Partagal Math, noted for Vedic studies, lies in the vicinity of the sanctuary. It touches the border of Karnataka state and in the lean season, several gaurs are known to come into Cotigao from its neighborhood. It is covered with dense forest. As a result of which a varied wildlife, avian fauna and reptiles thrive and flourish. Panaji | Marmagao Harbour | Mapusa | Madgaon (Margao) |
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