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Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
An Introduction To Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is reputed as the largest wildlife sanctuary
in Karnataka. Nestling some very rare animal and birds is an unspoilt, untouched
and unexplored treasure of wildlife that is sure to leave you spellbound.
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary abounds with a richness of Flora and Fauna. Its
richness and diversity offers ample opportunities to nature lovers to enjoy
the captivating landscape. The sanctuary is generally undulating with steep
slopes with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrain.
The breathtaking valleys, regal looking meandering rivers and the splendid
scenic beauty of the syntheri rock make it an awe inspiring experience.
The forest in Dandeli is typical moist deciduous and semi evergreen types,
with pockets of every green.
Spread over 834.16 sq.km the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary is the second largest
in Karnataka and is contiguous with the Mahaveer sanctuary in Goa.
The undulating streams , swaying bamboos, abundance of wildlife, sylvan
surroundings and trekking tracts make Dandeli sanctuary a unique holiday
destination. River /kali and its tributaries, Kaneri and Nagajhari, meander
through the forest.
Sighting animals is difficult and always involves an element of luck. The
sanctuary is home o the barking, spotted and mouse deer, sloth bear, panther,
tiger, gaur, elephant, wild dog, civet cat, bison, jackal, langur and giant
flying squirrel, besides a variety of colourful birds and reptiles. The
reptilian and amphibian fauna of the region include a variety of ruffles
and frogs.
Evening ride in a coracle (a circular boat, woven with bamboo and lined
with buffalo hide), down the river Kali is memorable. The leisurely drift
of the coracle allows you to watch hornbills returning to nest in tall trees
on river banks, observe darters drying their plumes on deadwood entrenched
in the river and admire egrets flying against an orange sky.
35 km from Dandeli National Park is Syntheri rocks, awsome monolithic granite
structure amidst thich forest, with the perennial river Kaneri flowing by
its side. There are innumerable trekking trails and fishing spots at Dandeli.
Prime attractions
Sloth Bear, Bush Grail, Deer, Elephant, Sambar, Tiger, Gaur, Panther and
Partridge are some of the many inhabitants of the sanctuary.
Main Attractions
Crocodiles
Places Near Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Ulavi Temple, Karwar and Kali Wilderness Camp for white water rafting and
other adventure activities.
Travel Information
485 km from Bangalore, 125 km from Goa, 75 km from Hubli, 93 kms from Karwar
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