Dandeli is a town is known for its Wildlife Sanctuary with its trails and dense forests,it is home to animals including black panthers, monkeys and elephants etc its also well know for rafting
What is the best season to visit Dandeli??
Winter season is the best season for a visit to Dandeli. The months when Nagpur is ideal for a trip for the October - February. Summers are also nice for a visit, the climate being moderate throughout the season. The monsoons, however, are the least advisable time for a trip.
How to reach Dandeli??
Dandeli is well connected by road from Bangalore, Goa, Mangalore, Hubli.
Nearest airport -Hubli airport(65kms)
Nearest railway station londa railway station .i feel hubli railway station is well connected to Dandeli
Getting around Dandeli??
- Rent a bike in Dandeli. (Ride In Dandeli)
- Auto Rickshaw or taxi is a convenient option
Top 10 things to do in Dandeli
1) Wild life safari
The wildlife reserve authorities or professional guides take you on a safari covering a distance of around 30 KM into the deep dense forest. The open jeep can accommodate around 8 people in one trip. The Safaris run in two slots out of which one sets off in the early morning and the second trip runs in the evening.
Safari Timings: Morning trip from 6 AM to 8 AM, Evening trip from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Safari cost: You end up paying somewhere between INR 2500 to 3000 which includes a vehicle, a guide, a driver, permits and entry fee.
How to Book Jeep Safari: The safaris are conducted by Professional wildlife guides and the wildlife reserve authorities at the entry of the park.
2) White Water Rafting
The flow of the river Kali is perfect for white water rafting
Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ( You can choose any one hour in this range)
Two variants: 5km rafting and 1km rafting
3) Adventure Activities
you can do various activities like
1)KAYAKING
2)ZORBING
3)JACUZZI BATH
4)CORACLE RIDE
5)RIVER CROSSING
4)Visit The Syntheri Rocks
It is a monolithic single granite boulder with a height of 300ft with the river Kaneri flowing at its core. It is believed to have formed due to volcanic eruptions several years ago. It is named after an English lady called Ms Cinthera who is believed to have discovered this place a century ago. Ideal for tourists to visit and geologists to research on this giant hidden structure amidst the woods.
Entry fee: After getting a permission from the Forest Department to reach here, tourists need to pay an entry fee of INR 20
Timings: It is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 for the tourists
5) Visit The Supa Dam View Point
The viewpoint is on the main road, but very small and easy to miss if you don't know the place exactly. Parking is tricky as it is on the main road, avoid photography on the main road as heavy and fast moving traffic can come up. View point is amazing, the sunset is golden and provides good photographic opportunities.
6)Moulangi Eco Park
Very good place to have fun with family but no safety when water levels are high. You can enjoy boat ride, The Place is maintained very neatly with clean water flowing. Well preserved forest around.
7)Dandelappa Temple
It's a Temple of Local Deity Shri Dandelappa. Just about 2 km from city bus stand. Beside the Temple is a Crocodile Park from where you can view many Crocodiles
8)Anshi Waterfalls
its by the anshi ghat road and about 65kms from dandeli. This water fall comes to life only during rainy season. but you can see some water till oct nov. don't expect to much from the waterfall :)
9)Dudhsagar Falls
it a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa it is about 90kms from dandeli. once you reach doodhsagar there are Jeeps (These are registered with Goa government as forest vehicles) which take you to falls. Charges are Rs.500/- per person, plus Rs. 50/- for life jacket & then another Rs. 50/- for entering the forest. It is a 45 minutes drive from the village to falls, then you get 1.5 hrs to enjoy the waterfalls & 45 minutes back to the village. The road goes through forest & hence you'll get a great turbulence while the drive lasts. You can't take your private vehicle all the way to waterfalls. (limited number of people are allowed per day so reach early)
10) Cow Cave or Ulavi Cave
Wonderful place for adventure lovers, you need to trek for 4 to 5 kms deep down to reach the cow cave. nothing much to see only the trek to this place is nice
Few other places you can visit
