Tourism in Dandeli

"Dandeli - Where Adventure Meets Serenity"

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Tourism in Dandeli

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.

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Dev's 3 days trip to Dandeli

The service provided was really good. The agent Shishir was quite cooperative and he have always made sure that all our needs are fulfilled. Highly recommended. The service provided was really good. The agent Shishir was quite cooperative and he have always made sure that all our needs are fulfilled. Highly recommended.

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Nikhil's 4 days trip to Dandeli

The experience with postcard is awesome. Shishir and his team booked us excellent hotels at budget friendly rates and had excellent arrangements for travelling site visits too "Shishir" made it in my budget and assisted on every step. Kudos to you and Postcard Team. The experience with postcard is awesome. Shishir and his team booked us excellent hotels at budget friendly rates and had excellent arrangements for travelling site visits too "Shishir" made it in my budget and assisted on every step. Kudos to you and Postcard Team.

Nikhil Deshpande Pune

Prateekoct's 3 days trip to Dandeli

The day when we requested for trip quotation, Nikita Mam was doing a great job .She planned us very good plan with very good places to see. your quick responses on the 11th hour changes on trips 2nd day or else it could be a professionalism was very good.I will recommend your name specifically to my friends and family for their next trips.Keep the good work going and thank you for making our trip memorable with all your support.Thank you Nikita mam The day when we requested for trip quotation, Nikita Mam was doing a great job .She planned us very good plan with very good places to see. your quick responses on the 11th hour changes on trips 2nd day or else it could be a professionalism was very good.I will recommend your name specifically to my friends and family for their next trips.Keep the good work going and thank you for making our trip memorable with all your support.Thank you Nikita mam

Prateekoct Pune

Anandbajikar's 4 days trip to Dandeli

Choice of Hotels are Not to the nearest destination.

Anandbajikar Pune

Bastevrushali's 6 days trip to Dandeli

We have recently booked and traveled to mysuru, coorg and wayanad through All india holidays. The hotel at mysuru and homestay at coorg were very good but the hotel at Wayanad was average. The cab and driver were okay and sightseeing was well planned. Overall good service by all india holidays and travel triangle

Bastevrushali Mumbai

Disha's 7 days trip to Dandeli

The trip was well planned and executed by Hover Journeys. Mr. Amish was always available for any guidance / help while planning the trip as well as during the trip. The cab driver was excellent and well versed with the area. We had a great time. Thanks!

Disha Agarwal Modi Mumbai

Trip to Dandeli

Nice arrangments done as per iternairy. Hotel drive vehicle were good. Need to brief client about best iternairy possible as they are new to the place so that time can be saved. Overall we enjoyed the trip. Looking forward for new destination during Diwali break. Tabel top at Coorg .

Banglore

Lakshmi's 5 days trip to Dandeli

Had a great time at Mangalore. As usual Travel Triangle at its best. This is my 6th trip with Travel Triangle. Beginning till the End Travel Triangle was supportive., The trip was organised by M&M Cabs and Mr. Mahesh had co-ordinated really well with us for the trip. The driver was very good, co-operative and supportive. Couple of hotels were not so great, we had to go out to a different place for breakfast. Otherwise we had a memorable trip

Lakshmi Rajagopal

Likhita's 4 days trip to Dandeli

Even during short duration of time this unplanned trip turned out to be a wonderful one. Totally up to the mark with thief hospitality and prompt response . Special thanks to Team Fatema!

Likhita Visakhapatnam

Kavithasenthilnathan's 3 days trip to Dandeli

We had a pleasent trip. Rooms are nice and driver came for pickup on time. Mr Robin and Ms Sanjana supported well. As i had little bit follow up issues while booking the package but the trip was wonderful and everything is organised perfectly by Mr Robin and Ms Sanjana

Kavithasenthilnathan Kadur

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FAQ's of Dandeli

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Dandeli in Karnataka is most famous for its wildlife sanctuaries, white water rafting, and limestone caves.

Gokarna and Dandeli are both popular tourist towns in Karnataka. Gokarna is best for a beach vacation, while Dandeli is better for jungle safaris and river rafting.

Two days is enough time to visit most Dandeli tourist spots. Explore the forests and wildlife sanctuaries, go river rafting in the Kali River, visit Ulavi Temple and Dandelappa Temple, see one of the many waterfalls, or go trekking, hiking, or birding.

Dandeli has a lot of small-scale local industries. You can buy locally made handicrafts, spices, and honey. Buy clothes, bamboo souvenirs, and local sweets to take back home.

A Dandeli trip can cost something between INR 5,000 and 10,000, depending on the adventure activities and safaris you undertake.

Tourism in Dandeli

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