Bondla wildlife sanctuary is situated in the Ponda taluka of Goa. It is nestled at the foothills of the Western Ghats.

Flora
Vegetation covers: Moist Deciduous Forests, smaller stretches of evergreen forests and Canes. Trees: Rosewood, jamba, lagerstroemia, kindall, entada, saraca indica, mimusops, bambusa arundinacea and jamba
Flagship Trees: Matti (State tree).

Fauna
Leopards, sloth bear, monkeys, panther, malabar giant squirrel, wild boar, flying lizard, spotted deer, barking deer, porcupines, pythons, crocodiles, etc.
Flagship Fauna: Gaur (state animal).

Avian Fauna
Brown fish owl, Peacocks, Golden Backed Woodpecker, Oriental dwarf kingfisher, Common Grey Hornbill and Indian scimitar babbler.
Flagship bird: Ruby throated yellow bulbul (state bird).

Getting there
The closest railway station to Bondla wildlife sanctuary is the Margao (36 km). Panaji (about 52 km away) is the adjoining bus terminal. Dabolim Airport (about 50 km) is the nearest airport to the sanctuary.

Tourist Information Two dormitories and some eco-tourism cottages of the forest department are available for accommodation with prior reservation through the main Forest Office (Panaji) or through the Bondla Range Forest Office.
The sanctuary houses Botanic Gardens, Deer Safari Park, Mini Zoo, Formal Gardens and Nature Education Centre that are must-see spots for the visitors. Natural trails, deer safaris, bird- watching and elephant rides are popular activities within the sanctuary. Elephant rides are offered around 4pm. The best time for visiting the sanctuary are during the evening and early morning.

Additional Information
Bondla wildlife sanctuary, Road to Bondla wild life santuary, Usgao-Ganjem VP, GOA 403105
Area: about 8 sq km
Ideal time to visit: October to March; Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed: Thursday (Zoo and Garden both)

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