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Tourist Attractions and Adventure Activities in Dandeli

Dandeli is a welcome break from the monotony of regular vacation trips. If you want to unravel the mystery of natural world, the picturesque city will pleasantly surprise you with its versatility. It is located in Uttara Kannada district near Karwar in Karnataka.
Dandeli has so many attractions and activities to keep you busy which is sure to add great fund & adventure into your holiday here.

The popular tourist attraction include the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (National Park) and the Kali River. The Kali river also holds white water rafting, canoeing an other water sports.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

Dandeli ForestDandeli Forest
Dandeli is a natural habitat for wildlife. Safaris in open jeeps are regulary conducted in the wildlife sanctuary accompanied by trained professionals and this is the best way to see the wildlife here.

It is home to big cats such as tigers, leopards, and even black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, many kinds of reptiles and a rich variety of birds.

White Water Rafting at the Kali River 

Dandeli is also a perfect place for white water rafting. Of late, it has become a hot tourist spot and attracts many local and foreign tourists all the year around.

Kali River Rafting at DandeliKali River Rafting at DandeliWater sports have always been the key attraction of this place. Kali River rafting, white water rafting in Kali River, kayaking and canoeing are all favourite sports of adventure seekers.

For the sheer excitement of rafting in the River Kali you will like to visit to Dandeli time and again. The Kali River rafting offers heart-pounding tumbling through rapids to gentle quiet stretches.

Apart from water sports, treks, cycling and mountain biking are some other adventure sports you just can’t miss. 

Other adventure tourism activities

Activities at Jungle Camp Resort

  • Wildlife and Nature Excursions- jungle safari- elephant ride (subject to availability) - nature trails -bird watching-croc trek- visit to Syntheri Rocks- visit to Cavla Caves- Sunset Point
  • Tribal Experience & Water Adventures -visit to tribal village-tribal dance-explore local villages- river rafting-Coracle ride-Kayaking- Canoeing-moonlight boat ride-fishing tackle

Land Adventures Other Activities  

  • An adventure trek into the dense forest with expert guides you can follow trails, which leads all the way up to the peaks of nearby hills. The views from atop the hill are astounding. You can enjoy the panoramic view of backwaters of Supa Dam, misty mountains and Nature’s green carpet like spread out for miles.
  • Mountain Biking-cycling-nature walks with guide-local city tour- Outdoor camping

Experience the romantic hilltop tree houses

Tree House Tree House Some private entrepreneurs have put up resorts where accommodation is comfortable and eco-friendly to merge with the environment. For a different feeling of stay, some of them have Hilltop tree houses, private rooms & tents which you can try.

Spend romantic nights in tree houses. Let the sounds of the forest fill your dreams and in the misty morning wake up to the sweet songs of the jungle birds. Sheer poetry!

Bison River Resort is located on the banks of the magnificent Kali River. Many excursions and activities are offered. You will love the panoramic view the river. At night the sounds of the river are stimulating and many feel quite fresh when they get up early in the morning.

Owing to the increasing tourist and nature lovers who come over here, many jungle resorts and camps, and also nature camps have come up around the place catering to their needs.

But like Mount Everest, the surroundings are getting spoilt by indiscriminate littering. So some voluntary groups have taken up the task of creating mass awareness to save Dandeli.

For more information to organise your holidays in Dandeli, contact:

Dandeli.com (www.dandeli.com)
Solad Complex, Opp. Syndicate Bank, J N.Road,
DANDELI – 581325 Karnataka, India