Pune To Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary & Goa Beach

Itinerary

Day 1: Pune - Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary (200kms/ 4hrs approx)

Stop At: Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Koyananagar, Maharashtra 416212, India
Pick up from your hotel in Pune or Pune airport and drive to Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary check in at resort/ camp.

Later visit Koyna Dam on the Koyna river. It is one of the most significant dams in India and supplies water to majority parts of Maharashtra. Shivsagar Lake is the reservoir of this dam. It also acts as the main dam for the Koyna Hydroelectric Project. Boating on Shivsagar Lake one among the vast lakes of Maharashtra, has beautiful flora surrounding it, fresh greenery everywhere and calmness around it. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary - Kolhapur (135kms/ 3hrs approx)

Stop At: Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Koyananagar, Maharashtra 416212, India
Early breakfast at resort/ camp followed by Jeep Safari. Explore Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary nestled in the beautiful Western Ghats sprawls over an area of about 426.52 sq km. It forms the catchments area for the Koyna River, and the Shivasagar reservoir formed by the Koyna Dam. It is surrounded by natural protective boundaries - Shivasagar Lake on one side, and the slopes of the Western Ghats on both the sides. These geographic barriers have enabled the emergence of a wide variety of flora and fauna and high biodiversity in the sanctuary. Its a known habitat of tigers, leopards, sloth bear, wild dogs, Indian gaur, wild boar, sambar deer, barking deer, mouse deer, and giant squirrels. Due to the wide range of elevations in the sanctuary, the ecoregions in the sanctuary include North Western Ghats montane rain forests above 1,000 m(3,300 ft) and North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests below.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Kolhapur, Kolhapur, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra
Afternoon drive to Kolhapur check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and personal activities.


Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Kolhapur - Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary - Goa (265kms/ 5hrs approx)

Stop At: Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Radhanagari, Dajipur, Kolhapur India
Early morning leave for safari in Radhanagari Wild Life Sanctuary (Wildlife Sanctuary remain closed on every Tuesday). This is a natural World Heritage Site notified by UNESCO as Sahyadri sub cluster of Western Ghats. The Krishna River tributaries, Bhogavati River, Dudhganga River, Tulshi River, Kallamma River and Dirba River flow through the sanctuary's area.

Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary contains tropical evergreen forests typical of the northern Western Ghats. 425 species of plants have been recorded in the sanctuary.Sanctuary contains 47 species of Mammals, 59 species of reptiles, 264 species of birds and 66 species of butterflies. Amphibians are most visible in the rainy season. 20 species from 2 orders, 5 families and 10 genera are listed in the sanctuary. Indian bison or gaur have a population around 610 in 2004, is the flagship species of the area.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Goa, Goa
After Jeep Wildlife Sanctuary drive back to Goa, check in at beach resort/ hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Goa

Stop At: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Goa. Visit North Goa Churches Basilica Of Bom Jesus A World Heritage Site, Preserved body of St. Francis Xavier constructed around 1695. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is famous for the preserved mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Se Cathedral, Old Goa, Panjim India
Se Cathedral Largest church in Asia, giant bells and exquisite architecture. Se Cathedral of Goa is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Church of St. Francis of Assisi A stunning and charming building, architecture has a combination of Hindu and Christian elements.
Duration: 1 day 6 hours

Stop At: Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Off National Highway 4, Goa Velha, Goa 403110, India
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi of Goa was built during 1517-1521 AD. Church of St Augustine Ruins 46 meter high tower, the church was built in 1602 with the combined efforts of 12 Augustinians. They also built a convent besides the church. Church of Marry Immaculate Conception one of the most famous landmarks of Goa. This church is supposed to be one of the earliest churches to be constructed in Goa
Duration: 1 day 6 hours

Stop At: Fort Aguada Beach, Aguada India
The Aguada Fort built by the Portuguese commands the mouth of the Mondovi River and on the fort stands a 4-storey Portuguese lighthouse and the oldest of its kind in Asia. Shree Manguesh Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on a hillock surrounded by lush green hills. Though small, it has an air of distinctive elegance. Its lofty white tower at the entrance is a countryside landmark. Shree Mahalsa A short distance away from the Shri Mangueshi temple, the deity worshiped here is an attribute to Vishnu.

Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at resort.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at resort.

Day 5: Goa

Stop At: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel. Day free and easy to relax on the beach and personal activities.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at resort.

Day 6: Goa - Departure

Stop At: Goa, Goa
Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.