ABOUT DANDELI

O1 HOW IS WEATHER OF DANDELI ?

Dandeli has a moderate climate due to its the surrounding dense forests. it remains pleasant throughout the year and the best time to visit in from October to May.

O2 IS DANDELI WORTH A VISIT ?

If you are looking for an escape into the pleasant nature from the daily hustle bustle of life, then Dandeli is a must visit destination.

O3 HOW MANY DAYS ARE REQUIRED FOR DANDELI ?

2 days are sufficient to enjoy Dandeli to its fullest. You can cover all the major attractions in a duration of 2 days.However, you can also extend your trip if you want to enjoy leisurely.

O4 WHICH IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT DANDELI ?

The best time to visit Dandeli is from October to May when the weather is pleasant and there is a cool breeze flowing. The lush green surroundings and the chirping of birds add more to the beauty of Dandeli.

O5 WHAT IS SPECIAL IN DANDELI ?

Dandeli being an ideal holiday spot has a lot to offer both in terms of flora and fauna like Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaval Caves, Syntheri Rocks, Shiroli Peak,Anshi National Park and many more.

Dandeli is renowned for its vibrant wildlife sanctuary, adventure activities like white-water rafting and trekking, and its rich natural beauty. It's a popular destination for ecotourism and is also known for its dense forests and the Kali River, which offers opportunities for boating and fishing.

HERE'S A MORE DETAILED LOOK

1. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary : This sanctuary is a haven for diverse flora and fauna, including black panthers, elephants, and various bird species. Visitors can explore the sanctuary through safaris, trekking, and river cruises.

2. Adventure Activities : Dandeli is a popular spot for white-water rafting on the Kali River, as well as trekking, mountain biking, and other adventure sports.

3. Natural Beauty : The town is nestled in the Western Ghats and boasts lush forests, deep valleys, and scenic beauty.

4. Ecotourism : Dandeli has embraced eco-tourism practices, making it a unique destination for nature lovers seeking a peaceful escape.

OTHER NOTABLE ATTRACTIONS

Kavala Caves :-These caves are known for their unique stalagmite formations.

Anshi National Park :- Located to the west of Kavala Caves, this park is a part of the Kali Tiger Reserve.

Supa Dam :- A hydroelectric dam on the Kali River, offering scenic views.

Moulangi Eco Park :- A popular waterfall with swimming holes place to spot various plant, animal, and bird species. Animal Stecturest.

WHY IS DANDELI FAMOUS FOR ?

DANDELI WILDLIFE

The sanctuary covers part of the Uttara Kannada District's rich forests on the river Kali's banks. In the jungles of Dandeli, one can spot several animals and birds, including many endangered species, which provided reasonable grounds for the government to declare the Dandeli forest a National Wildlife Sanctuary in 1956.

The sanctuary now covers an area of 834.16 square kilometres, making it the second-largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka. Along with its adjoining Anshi National Park, Dandeli is the abode of 40 tigers. All credit goes to the government's announced Project Tiger, which helped increase the tiger count to 40 from just 13 in 1997.

It's not just tigers; the sanctuary is a natural home to leopards, black panthers, elephants, deer, beer, antelopes, reptiles and more than 300 bird species as well. Meandering tributaries of the Kali-Kaneri and Nagajhari rivers, when crisscrossing the jungle, leave the spectators spellbound.

The altitude varies from 100m to 970m, and the highest point is the Hegada Temba. Annual rainfall varies between 1250mm and 5000mm, averaging 2500mm per year. There is easy access by road and rail and convenient bus services.

The best time to enjoy the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is between March and October, and the centre is open between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

There are so many attractions and opportunities on offer at Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Whether you choose action and adventure with whitewater rafting or slow the pace down with peaceful birdwatching and wildlife photography, you'll be spoilt for choice

HERE ARE OVER 200 SPECIES OF BIRDS IN AND AROUND DANDELI, INCLUDING

House Crow,Large billed Crow,Ashy Wood Swallow,Eurasian Gulden Oriule,Black Hooded OriuleLarge Cuckoo ShrikeBlack Headed Cuckoo Shrike,Small Minivet,Scarlet MInivet,Black Drongo,Ashy Drongo,White Bellied,Drongo,Bronzed Drongo,Spangled Drongo,Greater Racket Tailed Drongo,Black,Naped Monarch,Asian Paradise, Flycatcher, Common,Iora,Large Woodshrike,Common WoodshrikeBlue Capped Rock Thrush,Malabar Whistling ThrushAsian Brown Flycatcher,Red Throated Flycatcher - heard, White Bellied Blue Flycatcher, Tickell's Blue Flycatcher, Verditer Flycatcher,Oriental Magpie Robin, White Rumped Shama, Pied Bushchat, Chestnust Tailed Starling, Common Myna, Jungle Myna, Chestnust Bellied Nuthatch, Velvet Fronted Nuthatch, Great Tit, Black Lored Tit, Wire Tailed Swallow, Red Rumped Swallow, Yellow Browed Bulbul, Black Bulbul - heard, Grey Breasted Prinia, Oriental White Eye, Common Tailor Bird, Booted Leaf Warbler, Greenish Warbler, Dark Fronted Babbler, Jungle Babbler, Brown Cheeked Fulvetta, Thick Billed Flowerpecker,Chestnut Shouldered Petronia,Tickell's Flowerpecker, Purple Rumped Sunbird, Crimson Backed Sunbird, Purple Sunbird, Little Spiderhunter, House Sparrow, Forest Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, White Browed Wagtail, White Rumped Munia, Black Throated, Munia, Scaly Breasted Munia

HERE ARE OVER 200 SPECIES OF BIRDS IN AND AROUND DANDELI, INCLUDING

House Crow

Large billed Crow

Ashy Wood Swallow

Eurasian Gulden Oriule

Black Hooded Oriule

Large Cuckoo Shrike

Black Headed Cuckoo Shrike

Small Minivet

Scarlet MInivet

Black Drongo

Ashy Drongo

White Bellied Drongo

Bronzed Drongo

Spangled Drongo

Greater Racket Tailed Drongo

Black Naped Monarch

Asian Paradise Flycatcher

Common Iora

Large Woodshrike

Common Woodshrike

Blue Capped Rock Thrush

Malabar Whistling Thrush

Asian Brown Flycatcher

Red Throated Flycatcher - heard

White Bellied Blue Flycatcher

Tickell's Blue Flycatcher

Verditer Flycatcher

Oriental Magpie Robin

White Rumped Shama

Pied Bushchat

Chestnust Tailed Starling

Common Myna

Jungle Myna

Chestnust Bellied Nuthatch

Velvet Fronted Nuthatch

Great Tit

Black Lored Tit

Wire Tailed Swallow

Red Rumped Swallow

Yellow Browed Bulbul

Black Bulbul - heard

Grey Breasted Prinia

Oriental White Eye

Common Tailor Bird

Booted Leaf Warbler

Greenish Warbler

Dark Fronted Babbler

Jungle Babbler

Brown Cheeked Fulvetta

Thick Billed Flowerpecker

Chestnut Shouldered Petronia

Tickell's Flowerpecker

Purple Rumped Sunbird

Crimson Backed Sunbird

Purple Sunbird

Little Spiderhunter

House Sparrow

Forest Wagtail

Grey Wagtail

White Browed Wagtail

White Rumped Munia

Black Throated Munia

Scaly Breasted Munia