Dandeli is an ideal vacation destination in north Karnataka for those who love nature. It offers tourists an incomparable mix of scenic beauty. The modern town on the river is surrounded by deciduous forests and a renown wildlife habitat where rare animals and birds roam in deep valleys and hilly terrain.
Dandeli is a natural habitat for wildlife. Safaris in open jeeps into the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary accompanied by trained naturalists are the best way to view 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. It 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.
A 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 with the panoramic view of backwaters of Supa Dam, misty mountains and greenery spread out for miles.
Dandeli is surrounded by natural, historic and religious spots in the form of River Kali, Kavla caves, Syntheri rocks, Ulavi temple, Sykes point, the Supa dam (a 2*50 MW hydro-electric power station) etc.
Distance:117 Km from Karwar,75 Km from Hubli,57 Km from Dharwad,481 Km from Bangalore
Attractions:Wild life sanctuary, Kali River,Supa Dam, River Rafting,Trekking:-Kavala Caves,Syntheri Rocks
Accommodation: Kali Adventure camp, Bison River Resort, Dandeli Jungle camp,Om Forest camp, etc
Best time to Visit:Any time of the year. Soon after the monsoon, river will be full.