India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Dandeli

Dandeli is a fast developing tourist destination with its amazing mix of beautiful natural scenery, wildlife and adventure sports. It is a district in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. This place is situated by the Kali River with the Western Ghats in the background. It is believed that the city got its name from a person named Dandelappa who was a servant in the house of the Mirashi landlords. He was very loyal and had in fact lost his life for it. The people hold him in great esteem and he is worshipped in temples. Dandeli has a dense forest cover all around which is believed to be one of the best natural habitats in the world. For people who love adventure sports, Dandeli is definitely the place to be. The place offers a host of adventure sports including trekking, mountain biking, cycling, river rafting, canoeing and kayaking. Dandeli is a perfect place to bask in the beauty of the natural surroundings. Visit the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary to catch a glimpse of the bison & the Black Panther. Best season to visit Dandeli is from October to May. December to May is blessed with pleasant climate and ideal for sight seeing and white water rafting. October and Novemebr are good for bird watching. March to May is good for water sports activities.

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Category : Wildlife, Rafting

Time Zone: UTC + 5 Hours

Pincode: 581325

STD Code: 8284

Info Website: dandelitour.com

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Dandeli is a small town situated in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is located amidst lush green forest ranges of the Western Ghats along the banks of River Kali. Dandeli is famous for its adventure and eco-tourism It is very famous for wild sanctuary, Paper Mill, Sintheri Rock and Forest resorts.Kali river is the main water source. The quaint town of Dandeli is located in the Indian state of Karnataka and it has good options for local transport and general sightseeing. Movement around Dandeli can easily be done through the a few transport options that are available, including safari tours, buses, river rafting and walking on foot. Dandeli has got a curious history behind its name. Once upon a time there was a person named Dandelappa, who was working as servant in a Mirashi land Lord’s house. One fine day Mirashi’s family lady proposed Dandelappa . Dandelappa’s head and body part went and placed in different places. At present there are two temples at two different places to memorise his existance. As his name was Dandelappa, people named that place as Dandeli.

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By Air : The nearest airport to Dandeli is Belgaum, which is about 90 km away. Belgaum is connected to Mumbai and Bangalore by domestic flights. From Belgaum to Dandeli, taxi charge is about Rs 1,300. Bangalore is the nearest International Airport, from where it requires about 12 hours travel (about 466 km) to reach Dandeli by Taxi/ buses.

By Train : Nearest railhead is Alnavar, which is 35 km away from Dandeli. Alnavar is well connected to Belgaum (Rani Chennamma), Bangalore (Chalukya Expres) and Hubli (Haripriya Exp).

By Bus : State owned bus services connect Dandeli with Alnavar (35 km), Dharwad (55 km), Hubli (72 km) and Belgaum (90 km). Tourist buses are available from Bangalore to Dandeli, which covers about 480 km and cost about Rs 1,500.

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Safari Ride :The best way to visit all the important places in Dandeli is through a safari ride. These safari rides are organized by the government and cover the entire expanse of the wildlife sanctuary located in Dandeli. A sightseeing safari trip can cost you anywhere around Rs 350 to 500 per head. By opting for a safari you can easily cover all the regions in the wildlife sanctuary and can get a glimpse of rare species of animals and birds like black panthers, leopards, elephants, tigers and bears. No private vehicles are allowed inside the sanctuary.
River Rafting :You can also opt for river rafting and while this is not an actual mode of transport per se, it is an interesting option. This costs around Rs 400.

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