Reserve Bandla Photo: Reserve Bandla

The smallest reserve of the state of Goa is a reserve Bundle, which is located in a hilly area about 55 km from the state capital, Panjim. The reserve, though it is located in the jungle, more like a large garden, which is home to many different animals. Its area is only 8 km, but this does not prevent him from being a tourist destination Goa. Especially popular Park among the people, vacationing families, as it is possible from a fairly close distance to admire rare animals such as bison, Malabar giant squirrels, leopards, Indian bison. Some species of animals live in enclosures that are located in the centre of the reserve, and some go by themselves, such as wild boars, calmly walking among tourists. Also in the reserve attracts ornithologists and bird lovers from all over the world, because in this region you can find a large variety of bird species, including unique Indian peacock. Adds to the beauty of the reserve and two passing through the territory of the river – Rango and Machel.

But the Park is not only famous for its numerous fauna and beautiful scenery. So during the construction of the zoo were discovered the ruins of the temple, and hidden from the Portuguese conquerors and the inquisitors of the stone slab on which is carved Hindu deities. These findings, with extraordinary cultural value, also located on the reserve.

Bangla open daily (except zoo, which closed on Thursdays) from 9 am to 5 PM. To make the walk around the Park even more exotic, you can ride an elephant, "leased" for a fee.

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