08/02/2016
Dandeli, a small sleepy town in the Western Ghats of North-West India in the state of Karnataka is really proud of beholding the magnanimous wild land under the tiger project. It is a natural habitat for wildlife, including tigers, leopards, black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, and bears. It is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka and was designated as a tiger reserve in 2007. The jungle is also home to several varieties of reptiles and almost 300 varieties of birds. The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka which is abundantly rich in wide varieties of flora and fauna. Being spread over an area of 834.16 sq.km, this reserve is reputed as the largest sanctuary in Karnataka. The sanctuary is also counted amongst the most attractive tourist spots in Karnataka. Numerous tourists from all over the India visit the sanctuaries every year to witness the wildlife. The calm and blissful serenity all across the reserve with a diversified varieties of floras and faunas are the added attraction to the area. Its richness and diversity offers ample opportunities to nature lovers to enjoy the captivating landscape. The sanctuary is generally undulating with steep slopes with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrain. The breathtaking valleys, regal looking meandering rivers and the splendid scenic beauty of the forest make it an awe inspiring experience. The forest in Dandeli is typical moist deciduous and semi evergreen types, with pockets of every green.
Attractions in Dandeli
Wildlife Safari
Kavala Caves
Kulgi Nature Camp
Anshi National Park
Syntheri Rock
River Kali
Supa Dam
Travel
By Air : Belgaum (110 km,), Hubli (75 km,) and Goa (150 km.), Bangalore (3481 km.)
By Rail : Alnavar (32 km.), Londa (48 km.), Dharwad (57 km.), Karwar (117 km.) and Hubli
By Road : Dandeli is well connected to Bangalore, Mumbai, Goa, Belgaum, Karwar and Dharwad and Hubli by road. Several buses ply to Dandeli every day.
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