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Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park
Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park is a national park in India, established in 1978, covering 107 km² (41 sq mi). It is the #71 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 107 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GOI · 46 km
Nearest airports to Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park
- 1 GOI46 kmstraight line
- 2 GOX59 kmstraight line
- 3 IXG66 kmstraight line
More about Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park
Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 107 km² (10,700 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #71 largest national park in India (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1978, 48 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park
The closest airport is Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 46 km away — around 59 minutes by car; alternatively Manohar International Airport (GOX, 59 km). Other national parks within reach include Kali Tiger Reserve (1,346 km²), Anshi National Park, Chandoli National Park (309 km²) and Kudremukh National Park (600 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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