Tourism in Dandeli

Dandeli is a small hill town in the Western Ghats in Karnataka. Dandeli is famous country-wide for its insanely beautiful terrain and rich biodiversity. The city is home to the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, which harbours different species of leopards, black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, and many tigers. Dandeli offers significantly to the tiger conservation project in India, and one can see them roaming about in the wild. Located on the banks of the Kali River in northwest Karnataka, Dandeli also offers thrilling water sports adventures like kayaking, white water river rafting, canoeing, and more.

Plant & Animal Life

Dandeli is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka. It was designated a tiger reserve in 2007. The city is the natural habitat of over 270 species of birds, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Get your binoculars, and don’t miss seeing the Great Indian Hornbill. Even the rare and reclusive black panther is often seen around in Dandeli. Diverse forms of trees, shrubs, creepers, and wildflowers like Rosewood, Red Cedar, Indian Mahogany, Bishop wood, Freshwater mangrove, and more infuse a rich green fragrance in the air. Moreover, Dandeli is also the gateway to Anshi National Park or the Kali Tiger Reserve.

Dandeli Tourist Attractions

Owing to its reputation as a wildlife hub and adventure activities in the Kali River, Dandeli attracts numerous tourists yearly. Many luxury resorts have been developed in the city to cater to visitors. Eco-tourism is growing increasingly in Dandeli. As an adventure sports destination, Dandeli is genuinely one of the best places in South India. Rafting is possible even in the summer months of March to June. More popular activities include kayaking, zorbing, and jungle safaris. Kavala caves, Syntheri Rocks, Ulavi temple, Molangi Falls, Sykes Point, and Supa Dam are other prominent tourist places.