Avoid
Mollem (Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary) in July
Goa, India
Peak monsoon. Inaccessible.
Why July scores 1/5
Weather
Peak monsoon. Inaccessible.
Roads & Access
self drive: To gate: hatchback. Inside: jeep only.. road condition: Good to Mollem gate. Forest tracks rough.. public transport: Train to Kulem.. from nearest city: Margao 40km. Panaji 55km.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: Remote. Carry first aid.. ambulance: 108 (30min+). nearest hospital: Collem clinic. Margao (40km).
Network
JIO: No, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. NO signal inside sanctuary.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Wildlife sanctuary exciting, Jeep ride fun
Elevation
80m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Good. Forest dry but accessible. |
| February | 3/5 | Getting warmer. Dudhsagar flow reducing. |
| March | 2/5 | Hot. |
| April | 1/5 | Very hot. Low water everywhere. |
| May | 0/5 | Extremely hot. Skip. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon starts. Jeep route closes. |
| Julyviewing | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. Inaccessible. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon ending. |
| October | 5/5 | Best — Dudhsagar full, jeeps open, green forest. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Tambdi Surla temple visit ideal. |
| December | 4/5 | December at Mollem: 18-30°C, dry Western Ghats sanctuary and Dudhsagar approach drying out. Works well — Kadamba temple visits pleasant, wildlife trails firm. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Margao 40km. Panaji 55km.. Roads: Good to Mollem gate. Forest tracks rough.. Self-drive: To gate: hatchback. Inside: jeep only.. Public transport: Train to Kulem.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
80m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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