Dandeli Jungle Safari Adventure stays the thing which you should never miss, and also you should experience once in a lifetime. It differs from other camping trips where you will be in awe while staying at the Dandeli Campsite. Several Dandeli resorts provide you with the best adventure camping facility at Dandeli.
Your one-night/two-day Jungle camping adventure will start from Dandeli. At Dandeli first, you will be welcomed by our company representative, and after some briefing, he will take you to the forest camping site. The campsite is just 4-5 Kilometres from Dandeli city. At the Dandeli campsite, you can experience the serenity of the forest. Reach there, check-in at the campground then head towards the nature walk under the guidance of an expert forest guide. After a whole day around nature, walk, get set for the campfire, and share the experience with other campmates and get familiar with them. It may be possible that you may find some lifetime friends there. While you enjoy the campfire, the local cook will prepare a delicious dinner for you. So enjoy the dinner with friends under the sky surrounded by the dense forest. During the night, do not get afraid of the sounds of animals, it may be a scary but thrilling experience. Overnight stay in a cozy tent. The next morning is ready for the chirping sounds of birds in and around the campsite and also enjoy the sunrise from the Dandeli forest campsite. If you are carrying a yoga mat with you, then it is the best place for some yoga meditation. In the early morning, you can also go for the nature walk in the Dandeli forest again, but kindly make sure that comes before the time of check-out from the campsite. The check-out time is 11:00 AM, and for your information, check-in time is the same.
About Dandeli Forest:
Dandeli forest is one of the heavenly forests in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka. One fact which makes this place remarkable is that on one side, there is a lush green forest which boasts the beauty of Western Ghats, On the other hand, there is Dandeli City which is the home for economic migrants from North India.
The Kali rivers separate cities and forests. This river works as the moral boundary between the city and the forest. It is the lifeline for humans and wildlife. You can experience the marvelous views of the banks of the Kali River. The Dandeli wildlife sanctuary is home for several wildlife species and birds. There are more than 300 species of birds that exist there. Other than birds, it is also home to significant wildlife animals like tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur, deers, antelopes & bears. The main animal of the Dandeli forest is a black panther. In India, only in three states, you can find them which are Kerala, Assam, and Karnataka. In Karnataka, the Dandeli forest is the primary habitat for them.
The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across the area of 334.52 square miles(866.41 square kilometers). This sanctuary is adjoining the Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve. So including all the territory, the total area becomes 1300 square kilometers, which makes it quite an exciting place to visit and have adventure camping there.
Throughout the year, the Dandeli Weather remains moderate. The minimum Dandeli temperature recorded is 17°C (62.6°F) during January - February months and Maximum temperature recorded is upto 39°C (102°F) in April month. The best time to visit Dandeli is February to May and then in the post-monsoon session that is October to December. During February to May, the minimum average Dandeli temperature retains near around 20°C (68°F), and the maximum average temperature remains near approximately 35°C (95°F). From Feb-May and Oct-Dec, the weather at Dandeli remains suitable for jungle safari and adventure camping stay.
Places to Visit in Dandeli
Dandeli is the best example of synchronization between humans and wild animals. As the river, Kali separates the urban and forest area so both of these lives happily together in their limits. Dandeli comprises several beautiful places to visit. Another interesting fact is that here with wildlife tourism, you can also experience spiritual & religious tourism. The places to visit in Dandeli are the following:
- Kali River Banks
- River Rafting Point at Kali River
- Syntheri Rock
- Kavala Caves
- Shivaji Fort
- Anshi National Park
- Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
- Supa Dam
- Dandelappa Temple
- Sykes Point
- Shiroli Peak
- Sri Mallikarjuna Shiva Temple
- Kulgi Nature Camp
- Melange
- Sri Tulja Bhavani Temple
- Mritunjay Mutt
- Ram Mandir
- Balamuri Ganesh Mandir
- Raghvendra Swamy Mutt
- Shankaracharya Math
- Venkatramana Temple
& Many more places.
All these places are worth visiting at Dandeli, Uttar Kannada, Karnataka.
Dandeli Resorts- The Best Options to Stay at Dandeli
KSTDC is a state-owned tourism development corporation. The full form of KSTDC is Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation. Some KSTDC-owned guest houses are near the forest side and surrounded by the clumps of trees and flora of the Western Ghats. The list of KSTDC-owned resorts is the following:
- The State Lodge
- The Kali Adventure Camp
- Dandeli Chalet
- Magenta Resort
- Dandeli Kingfisher Jungle Stay
All these resorts provide you with the best stay option if you want to experience the views of the forest. If you're going to stay in between the forest for adventurous camping activities, then ample options are available.
How to Reach Dandeli-
The Dandeli is an industrial town also as many economic migrants are living there, so it is well connected with all cities throughout India via Major cities such as Bangalore, Hubli, and Dharwad. There are various transportation options available.
From Bangalore to Dandeli
By Bus :
The Dandeli to Bangalore(Bengaluru) distance is 477 kilometers (296 Miles). The time taken to cover the range is 9-10 Hrs to reach there. In Bangalore, you can find government and private buses from there. KSRTC- Karnataka State Transportation Corporation handles government buses. The KSRTC Rajhansa Executive Bus Service which has non-ac pushback seats and air suspension. It runs daily. If you want to go by AC bus, then the best option is to go with a private bus operator service. The major private bus operators are SRS and VRL. They also provide bus services from Bangalore to Dandeli and vice versa daily.
By Train:
There is no direct train from Bangalore to Dandeli, so the option is you have to catch the Rani Chennamma Express(16589) from the Bangalore Junction and reach Belagavi or Londa Junction. The nearest one is Londa Junction which is just 37 kilometers (22 miles) away from Dandeli. The Belagavi Junction is 66 Kilometres away from Dandeli. In both places, you can board a private bus or hire a taxi from service providers.
Another option is to reach Hubli or Dharwad by Janshatabdi train, and from there, you can board the bus or hire a private taxi. Another option is to reach Karwar by Yeshwanthpur- Karwar Express. You can find cabs from Karwar also.
By Air:
If you want to reach Dandeli by flight, you have to make a journey in breaks because Dandeli does not have an airport. The nearest airport to Dandeli is Hubli and Dabolim Airport, Goa. The distance from Hubli to Dandeli is 75 Kilometres(46 Miles), and the distance between Goa to Dandeli is 134 Kilometres (83 miles). There are flights available from Bangalore to reach both places, so from there, you can board the government/private bus or hire a cab, which will drop you off at the Dandeli.
From Hyderabad to Dandeli
The distance from Hyderabad to Dandeli is 594 Kilometres(369 miles), and the aerial distance is 479 Kilometres (297 miles).
By Flight
There are no direct flights or trains available from Hyderabad to Dandeli, so the best way to reach is you can take a trip from Hyderabad to Goa and then by hiring a cab, or you can board a bus to reach Dandeli.
By Train
The only option is to reach Alanvar, Karnataka, by HYB-KOP Express from Hyderabad and then from Alanvar hire a cab to reach Dandeli.
By Bus
If you are planning to go by bus, then you have to take a bus from Hyderabad to Hubli, and then from Hubli, you can take a bus or hire a cab.
From Mysore to Dandeli
There is not any kind of transportation medium available directly to reach Mysore to Dandeli. The best way to reach are -
- You can take MYS- Dharwad Express from Mysore Junction to reach Hubli then from Hubli board on the local transportation to reach Dandeli.
- There are buses available by SRS Travels to Hubli from Hyderabad
