Ride an Elephant in Bondla

The much sought after exotic elephant ride costs a whopping 500 rupees elsewhere in Goa, but at the Bondla wildlife sanctuary, you can ride like a maharaja for a paltry 20 rupees! Other attractions include a mini zoo which houses an impressive collection of snakes, including the elusive king cobra. A bird-watcher can unwind at the cottages within the sanctuary and lookout for birds like the grey malabar hornbill, paradise flycatcher, golden backed woodpecker and the racket tailed drongo. Located at 24 km from the town of Ponda, the zoo remains closed on Thursdays.