Madei Wildlife Sanctuary is the Northern most & one of the recently declared Wildlife sanctuary of the Goa. It spreads over an area of 208 km² & derives its name from Madei river which flows across this Sanctuary. The three highest peaks of Goa, Sonsogod (1027 m), Talvche Sada (812 m) and Vagheri (725 m) are located within this Sanctuary.The average rainfall in this region is about 3000 mm/year.

Flora and Fauna

The favorable climatic conditions of the sanctuary ensures the presence of several distinct forest types including West Coast Tropical Evergreen Forest, Southern Moist Deciduous Forest and Subtropical Hill Forest in this Sanctuary and supports rich diversity of flora and fauna.
The first photographic evidence of tiger in Goa is from this Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary is abode of wild dogs.

Trekking Routes:
1. Keri to Sonsogod
2. Keri to Talavche
3. Keri to Vageri
4. Valpoi to Sonsogod
2. Valpoi to Talavche
3. Valpoi to Vageri

River Rafting:
The steep mountains and the abundant flowing waters of Madei ensure the presence of very good white-water rapids and thus make it a prime river rafting location.
Season : Monsoon

Where to Stay

1. Forest Rest House- Valpoi

2. Forest Rest House- Keri

For booking please contact
Dy. Conservator of Forest (North Goa) Ponda (Tel.: 0832 - 2312095)

For more information please contact
Dy. Conservator of Forest,Wild life and Eco-tourism (North), Junta House, Panjim
Phone : 0832-2229701
Email: dcfwlnorth-forest.goa@nic.in