Established in | 1967 (as a sanctuary), 1978 (notified as a national park) |
Geography | Located in the Western Ghats of Goa |
Biome | West Coast tropical evergreen forests, West Coast semi-evergreen forests, and moist deciduous forests |
All Rivers flowing through | Mandovi River, Kalsa Nalla, Talpona River, Dudhsagar Falls |
All Flora | 722 species of flowering plants in the wild belonging to 492 genera and 122 families; 128 species of endemic plants; 37 species of Pteridophytes; ferns, mosses, and lichens |
All Fauna | Leopard, barking deer, Bengal tiger, bonnet macaque, common langur, civet, flying squirrel, gaur, Malabar giant squirrel, mouse deer, pangolin, porcupine, slender loris, sambar, spotted deer, wild boar, wild dog, tigers, 200+ bird species, various butterflies, reptiles |
All Tribes | Dhangar (Nomadic buffalo herders) |
Waterfalls | Dudhsagar Falls, Tambdi Falls |
Unique Features | Dudhsagar Falls: Multi-tiered waterfall, height of 310 meters; Tambdi Falls: Spectacular waterfall; Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot; UNESCO World Heritage Site; diverse plant and animal species; rich birdlife; trekking trails; natural beauty; ecological treasure; part of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary |