Category

Garden

Duration

2 - 3 Hours

M-Ticket

Accepted

Birding

Available

Parking

Available

Tour

Guide

PhotoGrap

Available

Couple

Friendly

Restroom

Available

Lounge

Available

Boating

Available

Dustbin

Available

Adult

20 INR

Child

10 INR

MobileCam

FREE

Camera

30 INR

VideoCam

150 INR

Overview

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is an estuarine mangrove habitat which is declared as a bird sanctuary and located on western tip of the Island of Chorao along the river Mandovi, This is Goa's only bird sanctuary, 1.8 Sq Km in area. A variety of local and migratory birds can be found on this island. The sanctuary has been named after the famed ornithologist of India Dr. Salim Ali who is also known to have visited the sanctuary before it was declared protected area. This sanctuary is an extreme delight for any nature lover, especially one interested in bird watching. This bird paradise, in turn, is covered by Mangrove swamps and can be visited by the prior permission of the Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department, Panjim. Fourteen mangrove species are found here including the rare Kandelia candel spices. Although it is principally a bird sanctuary, it is also inhabited by jackals, foxes, and crocodiles. Also, prawns, planktons, an unusual variety of mudskipper fish, tiny crabs and shrimps can be found around the sanctuary. Some of the birds seen here are eagles, drongos, kingfishers, egrets, herons, woodpeckers, kites, myna, curlews, sandpiper, redshank, and hoopoe. Mangrove vegetations are also prominent here and the island is crossed with a wide network of water channels. All exploring has to be done by boats, as there are no roads. The vegetation here is thick and one can often see low lying bird nests and huge bats that hang from treetops. 

Know Before you go

• The ferries service starts in the morning at 6:00 and is free, and you can carry your car or bike on the ferry too.
• It's best to go before sunrise and take the boat. There are options to take or book boat rides the government one 30-40mins is INR 750 for 1-10 people. or INR 75 per person.
• Do NOT Leave without a mutual price agreement prior to the tour. 
  

Things to carry

ID Card

Camera

Selfiestick

Sunglasses

Cap

Medicine

Sunscreen

Power Bank

Snacks

Things not allowed

Alcohol

Edible

Weapons

Pets

Skates

Smoking

Plastic Bag

Operational Hours

January to December

Redemption Process

• Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
• Access your booking information easily by logging into your account on Explorebees.com and navigating to the "Active Bookings" page in the dashboard.

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Cancellation Policy

• Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
• Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued

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