exploredandeli Information

Welcome to the Explore dandeli tourism: Dandeli- A place situated at the heart of western ghats, best known for its wildlife and adventure. “Dandakaranya” in kannada means Dense Forest , from were the place got its name as Dandeli, and also from the locally worshiped God called Dandeli appa. Dandeli is surrounded by the thick Semi evergreen and evergreen forest. A megistic river called Kali ( named after the Godess Kali and by the rich density of coal and minerals rocks found benith the river which reflects black coloration of the water), flows through the Dandeli –Anshi Tiger Reserve in western ghats and through the heart of dandeli town. This is the only river which takes birth and ends in the same district of North kanara. Dandeli is now best known for its wildlife and adventure.Dandeli is located beside Dandeli-Anshi tiger Reserve. Which is About 886 Sq.kmts after joining Dandeli wildlife sanctuary and Anshi wildlife sanctuary. In Jan 2007 it was declared as Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve. DATR is one of the best habitats for Black Panther and King cobras and Hornbills. Dandeli is also a Bird paradise which is known for Hornbills ( malabar pied hornbill, Malabar grey hornbill, Indian grey hornbill, and Great hornbill) found throughout the year only in dandeli. Also Herbivorous like Sambar, Spotted deer, barking deer, Mouse deer, Langur, Maque, Indian Gaur, Asiatic Elephant, a omnivorous like Sloth bear and wild bore. Predators like bengal tiger, Leopard , Black panther, Wild dogs and jackals. Nocturnal sp. Like jungle cats, slender loris, civets and many more. Dandeli is also known for its Adventure sports like White water rafting on river kali, Kayaking, Coracle Ride, Cycling, hiking, trekking, Camping and many more..