Wildlife enthusiasts will find Dandeli quite appealing and ultimately fall in love with its abundant wildlife diversity. The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, in Karnataka offers you the rare glimpse of the Black Panther. Other inhabitants of this sanctuary include the sambhar, bison and the Malabar giant squirrel. Don’t be surprised if you see giant iguana, king cobra and tiger in the dense forests surrounding Dandeli.
dandeli wildlife
The sanctuary is generally undulating with steep slopes with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrain.The forest with its spurs of the western ghats, the breath taking valleys, regal looking meandering rivers and the splendid scenic beauty of the syntheri rock make it an awe inspiring natural beauty.
Located on the scenic banks of the River Kali, Bison River Resort is a deluxe property offering a variety of adventure activities from wild-life safaris, nature treks, birdwatching, fishing and white water rafting. Tel: 08383 – 256539
kali white water rafting
The rapids of river Kali range from thrilling rough and tumble drops to gentle entralling range of long water stretches, offering scope for keen professional rafters to a gentle family Rafting ride.
Another resort which has tree house acco is Hornbill River Resort for a more close-to-nature stay. Tel: +91 8383 256336
hornbill river resort dandeli
Getting There
By Air
Closest airport: Belgaum (110 kms) Hubli (75 kms)and Goa (150 kms).
Air Deccan has daily flights from Mumbai and Bangalore to Belgaum, Goa and Hubli.
By Train
Closest rail head: Alnavar (32 kms) Londa (48 kms), Dharwad (57 kms), & Hubli (75 kms).
By Road
Dandeli is well connected to Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Goa, Belgaum, Karwar and Dharwad, Hubli by road. Several buses ply to Dandeli everyday.