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Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Chorao Island, Panaji, India
08322239141
As featured in Day trips from Goa
Ranked #15 of 37 attractions in Panaji
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: A 15-minute ferry crossing takes you to one of India’s best known bird sanctuaries for a guided canoe trip around the bird-thronging marshes.
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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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it costs a fortune to get there, they charge you 800 rupees to sit on a board for half an hour and you dont get to see any birds, plus an additional 50 rupees for every camera brought along. there is no sanctuary as such - its a lake and you sit on a boat...THAT IS IS! it was a... More

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goa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
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Natural surrounding .... not very far from the panaji city... have to take a ferry to reach the place .... may consider visiting in case you are a nature or bird lover or got some spare time in Goa More

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Pune, India
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011
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take the boat which charges you 900 for 12 people entry fees is 50/-. Saw so many varieties of crabs but not many birds...Many mosquitoes if u are going for a 1km walk within the santuary. Its a quiet place with lush green mangroves. Its worth a try as the island looks beautifull via the ferry. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011
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This added another dimension to the history. Excellent guide from our hotel made arrangement for a very early tour- good guide. Perhaps it could have been one hour rather than an hour and half but well worth the early morning rise- and viewing a large crocodile an added bonus More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2009
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This was a fantastic experience and I would recommend it if you were a birdwatcher. Even if you're not, I would still recommend it as it was such a wonderful experience! Ask a local taxi driver to take you to Chorao Island. He'll drive you to a ferry port (about a ten minute drive from Candolim). He will then come... More

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