Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park

Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park is a 240 sq.km protected area located along the eastern border of Goa, in the Western Ghats.

Earlier known as Mollem Game Sanctuary, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and renamed as Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary.

The area is situated near the town of Molem in Sanguem Taluk, 57 km 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.

Places to see near Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary

Dudhsagar Falls

Dudhsagar Falls is a tiered waterfall located high up on the Mandovi River, adjoining the Karnaraka border in the southwest part of the Bhagwan Mahaveer National Park, 10 km upstream from Collem village. Read more about Dudhsagar falls

Devils Canyon

This is an eerie canyon of water carved crevices downstream from Dudh Sagar Falls, created from solid rock by serpentine underwater currents. It is just off the main trail soon past the Collem entry point.

Tambdi Surla Temple

This small but exquisite 12th century Shiva temple of the Lord Mahadeva is an active place or worship, located 13 km east of Bolcornem village, past the end of a single lane paved road in the northern region of the Bhagwan Mahaveer National Park.

The four pillars, embellished with intricate carvings of elephants and chains support a stone ceiling decorated with finely carved lotus flowers.

Tambdi Falls

This waterfall, located about 2 km southwest of Tambdi Surla, near the Karnataka border, is equally spectacular and only slightly less tall than Dudsagar Falls. However, it is rarely visited because of its difficult access by a steep, winding and irregular rocky path. A local guide is required.

Sunset Point

This point provides a breathtaking view of the Bhagwan Mahaveer National Park, revealing a vast expanse of closed canopy treetops. It can be reached by park vehicles, hired at Mollem check-point, driving along a zig-zag road carved from the mountain.

Permits for entering the Park

All visitors to the Park must obtain entry permit from the Range Forest Officer, Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park, Mollem, Goa Phone: 91-832-2612211.

Accommodations- For bookings at the Forest Rest House in Mollem, contact: Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Department, Panaji, Goa Phone: 0832-2224747 or 0832-2225926.

Staying & accommodation at Bhagwan Mahaveer National Park

The Dudhsagar Resort has cottages, dormitory and a restaurant at Mollem adjacent to the Sanctuary Headquarters. Phone: 0832-2612319 or 0832-2612238.  The Om Shanti Eco-Resort near the Tambdi Surla Temple offers high end foreign tourism experiences including forest trekking, elephant rides and tribal music.

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