Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuaryम्हादेई वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
A wild forest sanctuary in Sattari, entered with permission and a guide.
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About Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
A dense forest sanctuary in Sattari, around the catchment of the Mhadei river that flows into Goa, and one of the wilder parts of the state. It holds leopards, sloth bears, gaur and many birds, and tigers are known to move through, but most visitors will only see signs and birdlife on a short forest walk. Entry usually needs forest department permission and a guide, so ask the local range office first. Treat it as a quiet forest day, not a safari.
What to see and do
- Dense rainforest in the Sahyadri
- Hornbills and other forest birds
- Mhadei river catchment
- Forest walks with a local guide
- Valpoi town for supplies
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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