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- Destinations
- Asia
- India
- Goa
- Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
The Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is home to around 400 species of
birds, both local and migratory. Here visitors can expect to see
kingfishers, pintails, coots and egrets, as well as a few
crocodiles, jackals and foxes inhabiting the mangroves. Although
this is one of the smallest bird sanctuaries in Goa, it is among
the most famous in India. The best time to see the migratory birds
is after the monsoon season, from October to March.
Information & Facts
Address
Chorao Island, on the Mandovi River
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.