Mahadev Temple

The Lord Shiva Temple also called Tambdi Surla Temple or Mahadev Temple is a small but exquisite 12th century Shiva temple of the lord Mahadev and an active place of Hindu worship. It is the oldest temple in Goa from the Kadamba dynasty.  The temple is near a small village called Surla located 13 kilometers east of Bolcornem village, in the north east region of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park.


Satpal Arboratum    

The Arboratum is located at Satpal village in the midst of natural forests which was established in 1974 and covers an area of 24.5ha. And has 84Nos. of plots duly laid, demarcated and protected by laterite compound wall.
 
55 different species Indigenous and exotic, pulp wood, timber and ornamental species were planted to study the growth in that region. The same is now being converted into ‘Educational and environmental centre’. It is a source of knowledge regarding trees and nature. To add to it a medicinal plant arboretum is also developed for study purpose Bamboo setum is also established.

The other activities like a small Children Park are developed. The soil and water conservation measures are also taken by construction of dams.

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary / Zoo
Now Royal Bengal tigers at Goa’s Bondla Zoo. Bondla is a small Sanctuary, just 8 sq. km., located among hills at the junction of three Talukas viz. Ponda Sanguem and Sattari. It boasts of a Mini Zoo, Deer Safari Park, Formal Gardens, Botanic Gardens and Eco-Tourism Cottages. It is connected to Ponda as well as Mollem by a good tar-road. Late evenings and nights are very pleasant. Bondla is a Paradise for Eco-Tourists. If you are lucky you may see Deer’s on the road itself.