Mollem National Park, Goa, India

Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park is a 240 square kilometres (93 sq mi) protected area located in the Western Ghats of South India, in Sanguem taluk, Goa along the eastern border with Karnataka. The area is situated near the town of Molem, 57 kilometres (35 mi) 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. It is located between 15°15″30′ to 15°29″30′ N and 74°10″15′ to 74°20″15′ E. It contains several important temples dating to the Kadamba Dynasty, and Dudhsagar Falls. The parkland is also home to a community of nomadic buffalo herders known as the Dhangar.

This area was first known as Mollem Game Sanctuary. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and renamed as Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary. The core area of the sanctuary covering 107 square kilometres (41 sq mi) was notified as Mollem National Park in 1978.

User reviewed online profile of Mollem National Park (Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary): Goa, India. Plan your adventure holiday to Mollem National Park armed with information and reviews provided by experts and by users. Find out about when to go, how to get there, what to do, best season to visit, its wildlife, habitat and much more…

What to do in Mollem National Park:

Wild Life: Tiger, Black panther, Leopard, King Cobra, Deer, Gaur, Monkeys, Elephant, Sloth bear, Flying squirrel, Malayan Giant squirrel, Porcupine, Civet, Cat, Jungle fowl, Indian Black Woodpecker, the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Paradise Flycatcher, Fairy Blue Bird, Drongo, Wag tails, Barbets, Great Indian Horn Bill, Kingfishers, Shrikes, Emerald Dove and Grey Jungle Fowl
Adventure: Bird safari, Jungle safari, Jeep Safari

Where is Mollem National Park:

Region: Situated close to the Mollem village at the foot of the Western Ghats, on the eastern border of Goa.
Location: North Goa District, Sanguem Taluk, Goa, India

When & how to get to Mollem National Park:

Best Time to Visit: 01-Oct to 31-Mar
Getting There: The National Highway, NH-4A almost divides the Sanctuary in two parts. Mollem National Park lies entirely to one side of the road. Regular buses of the Kadamba Transport corporation ply from Kadama bus station, Panaji, (60km) the capital to the Sanctuary.
Nearest Town: Ponda
Nearest Airport: Dabolim
Nearest Railway Station: Colem

Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):

Accommodation: The directorate of Tourism has tourist complex with several cottages, rooms and dormitories at Mollem. One two-bedded suite is also available in the Forest Rest House at Mollem.

In our Database: If you know of a hotel, resort, guest house or camp please add it here. If you own or manage a hotel or resort you can add it to the database for ‘Free’.

Climate & Weather conditions in Mollem National Park:

Temp: 21 c to 32 c
Rainfall: cm
Altitude: 550 to 800 m

Other details about Mollem National Park:

Established: 1978
Area: 107 sq km
Language: Konkani, Marathi, English, Portuguese and Hindi