With
an area of 240 square kilometres, this sanctuary is Goa's largest wildlife
preserve. Located close to the Molem village at the foot of the Western
Ghats, this sanctuary lies on the eastern border of the state. It is 53
kilometres away from the state capital, Panaji. The sanctuary is situated
amidst nature's splendour; evergreen forests and deciduous trees encompass
this preserve. | Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary |
Travel
60 kilometres south of Panaji to arrive at the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary,
which was established in 1969. The second largest sanctuary in Goa, it
covers of an area 86 square kilometres. The Talpona River flows through this
preserve. | Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary |
Ten
kilometres northeast of the Usgao Tisk village in north Goa lies the Bondla
Wildlife Sanctuary. One of the smallest preserves in Goa, it covers an area
of merely 8 square kilometres. Animals such as the black-faced langur,
Indian bison, jackal and wild boar are commonly found here. Various species
of deer are can also be spotted. Besides being home to animals, this
preserve is also a treat for bird watchers and butterfly spotters.
Strategically
located at the estuary of the river Mandovi, this fort was constructed in
1612 as a guard against invasions from the Dutch and the Marathas. The walls
of this fort are 5 metres high and 1.3 metres wide. Little surprise then
that this remains to be the only fort that was not conquered by any invaders
during the 450 yearlong rule of the Portuguese empire. | Cabo da rama |
Situated
on the southern coast of Goa, this fort has been under the regime of various
rulers until the Portuguese took it over from the Raja of Sonda in 1763.
After taking charge of the fort, the Portuguese rebuilt it but did not put
it to much use thereafter. It came under the British rule from 1797 to 1802
and then again from 1803 to 1813. After that, not much attention was paid to
the fort. The remains of the fort were then used as a prison until 1955. | Chapora |
In 1684, the Portuguese troops surrendered to the courageous Maratha ruler,
Sambhaji. But the locals were not too pleased with this.They had a number of
conflicts with the Marathas and finally in 1717, the Marathas withdrew their
force. The Portuguese then took over again and rebuilt the fort. The new
structure of the fort was equipped with underground tunnels that ensured a
safe getaway in case of an emergency. 
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