What to see
Kali River
The
Kali River dominates Dandeli, be it from its banks or from a top a
mountain. The magical pull that it exerts over each visitor here is to be
seen to be believed. Feel the tingling of adventure in your blood as you
toss swiftly over the bubbling waters in native saucer-shaped coracles
made of bamboo and tanned buffalo hide. This is just the right time for
bird watching. Weaverbirds meticulously working at their nests, pied
kingfishers and egrets on the river bank, cormorants gliding just above
the river. The Kali River abounds in bird lift. Feel your heart skip a
beat as you hear a loud splash ahead of you. Only for a fraction of a
second can you discern a crocodile and all that you get to see is only its
tail. The art of camouflage comes naturally for a crocodile. However as
you pass by numerous islets dotting the river, you will inevitably find a
number of crocodiles basking under the sun.
The White-water rafting-Dandeli is very pleasant and inviting from October to about beginning March. White-water rafting season starts from November and goes on till June. The monsoon season starts from June till September and the forests are at their greenest best then. April-June are the driest months and the temperatures can touch 40°C.
Wildlife Sanctuary
MACHAN AT KALI
Both
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjacent Anshi National Park house huge
tracts of moist- deciduous forest. Although a know habitat of the rare
black panther, the large size of the forest makes spotting them very
difficult. Yet, many of our guests have spotted it and other wild animals
such as spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, sloth bear, gaur (Indian
bison), wild boars, fox, jackal, pangolin and elephants. Our guests have
also had frequent sighting of the great pied hornbill, yellow footed
pigeon, crested serpent eagle, adjutant stork, black crested baza and
peafowl's.
The forests of Dandeli and Anshi are home to over 200 species of birds. From the Camp, one can sight Malabar hornbills nesting across the river. Ashy swallow shirkes, drongos, minivets, iora, brahminy kites, and many others birds can be spotted from the camp.
Kavala Caves
Situated at a distance of 25 kms of from the base camp at Dandeli, the ancient Kavala caves is a must see’ destination for all visitors who come to Dandeli. Trek up a thousand steps thousand steps though dense virgin evergreen forests to reach the caves. Said to be inhabited by humans since prehistoric times, these limestone caves are today revered as the abode of Lord Shiva-the Hindu god of Destrucation. Crawl into the depths of the earth through the narrow, winding tunnels, and you will come face to face with an awe- inspiring display of the earth through the narrow, winding tunnels, and you will come face to face with awe-inspring display of the nature’s marvel - a gigantic “Shivlinga” formed naturally. It is said that these tunnels go on for miles below, and there are many which no man has ever ventured into. As you trek back from the caves, enjoy a breathtaking view of the river Kali winding through the valley below.
Syntheri Rock
Syntheri Rock is a 300ft tall monolithic granite located deep inside the thick Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. With the Kaneri River gushing ferociously by its side, the Syntheri Rock is a spectacular Sight. One can actually see the effect of erosion that has resulted in hollows on this rock. Thousands Of pigeons have made this rock their home in the innumerable nooks and crannies, and one can also See the hives of rock bees hanging precariously from the Kali Wilderness Camp. A jeep ride for about an hour followed by a walk through the scenic jungle will bring you to this incredibly beautiful sculpture of nature.
Molangi
If the outdoors are what excite you, then Molangi is the place to be! A spot indelible beauty, Molangi has god”s signature written all over it .it situated at a point amidst dense bamboo thickets Where the river kali passes between steep slopes and rock formations, Molangi makes a perfect hideout for campers. Spend and entire day backpacking across dense jungles watching spiders sping their webs and saddle fungus on tree barks .you can see wildlife too….spotted deer the malbar giant squirrel , and if you are lucky ,may be even a black panther Retreat to a camp under the skies as you pitch your tents on river bank . Try a quick hand at finishing before days make way for night. Start a flint-lit fire for the barbecue and set the scope to simmer. As dusk falls setting the sky ablaze with start, listen to sound of darkness. Exchange tales of yore of ghosts and man- eating tigers, late into the night by campfire.
Sykes point
It is one of the most beautiful spot in Karnataka. From here one can get an unhindered view of Kali River flowing through the valley below. For miles together, one can see nothing but undulating lush green forest all around. Observe the giant colorful hornbills gliding effortlessly through the sky down the vale. From atop Siroly peak- the highest point the entire Uttarkannada district, view the magnificent unbroken vista of mighty rain-forest. An ideal picnic spot, this reached traveling by jeep to summit – or by trekking.
Yet another ideal location is the Nagajari valley around which are densely forested mountains and stream s running as the eye can see.
Ulavi Channa Basaveshwar Temple
It is near about 50 Km from Dandeli City. It is very famous
for the Vachanachaluvali of 12th century
Supa Dam
It is near about 25 Km from Dandeli City. This Dam used to produce Electrical power under KPC
How to Reach
By
Train
From Bangalore or
By Road
Dandeli is well connected to
By Air
Dandeli is far away just by
-125 KM FROM GOA - 117 KM FROM KARWAR - 95 KM FROM BELGAUM
- 75 KM FROM HUBLI - 57 KM FROM DHARWAD - 481 KM FROM BANGALORE
