We Bet You Didn’t Know About This Secret Island In Goa

Move away from the sandy beaches and embrace the backwaters and lesser-known otter island in Goa. Curious much? Read on to find out more about it...

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Just when you think you have traveled the length and breath of Goa, and know all that there is to know about the sunshine state, guess again. Apart from sandy beaches, unlimited fresh seafood and palm trees, this secret island is home to otters! Yes, otters! But this isn't just your regular island where you can camp it out or stay at some fancy resort. But it's more academic than anything else. All thanks to Wild Otters Research Goa. This research and conservatory, based in Goa is focused on studying and securing the future of otters. Founded in September 2014, the otters have made Mandovi their home. Known for most of their sightings, the wetlands are a perfect home to the smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata), a species classified as ‘vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List.
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Not only do they carry out research and conservation practices, Wild Otters Goa also welcomes wildlife enthusiasts to come and stay for a period ranging anything from three days to nine months. With plenty of home-stay options and dormitories, one can stay on the island and explore it to the fullest. Start by embarking on field walks in tandem with the researchers as they fill you in on all the otter business or partaking in workshops and talks that help spread the awareness in conserving these little animals and how. If you find the work that they do fascinating, you can also enroll yourself by volunteering and doing your bit.
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Though the organisation is based in Goa, with majority of the research work done in Goa, they are also working on new projects in Karnataka and Maharashtra. The organisation has also been pioneering in building capacity for otter conservation in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

Where: Wild Otters Field Base, Chorao, Goa
Price: Rs 1,100 per night
Contact: +9881578563

Get more information here

P.S. Since these animals are endangered, we request all tourists visiting this spot to be conscious of protecting the environs of the island by not littering, polluting or endangering the species in anyway possible.


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