Dandeli
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Dandeli [1] is a small town located in the southern state, and the western ghats of Karnataka, India.Dandeli is known as a Wildlife sanctuary and shares its pride being one of the tiger projects. People from across India have chosen Dandeli as their home town for their livelyhood working in the industries present here.
The other thing Dandeli is known for is adventure activities on the river kali. Located close to the Supa Dam on Kali, Dandeli offers options for white water rafting and canoeing. The rapids are class 3 and there is one recirculating rapid in the circuit.
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Dandeli is in North-West Karnataka and falls under the Uttara Kannada district. Dandeli, a town by itself, is 78 km from Hubli and 32 km from Alnavar. The nearest railway stations are Londa, Alnavar, Dharwar and Hubli.
- From Bangalore, one could take the train (to Alnavar or Hubli) or KSRTC bus (to Hubli or Dharwad) and take the local bus to reach Dandeli.there are direct buses to Dandeli from all the major destinations.
- From Hyderabad, one can take a train to Londa and take a taxi or bus to Dandeli.
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Kavala Caves: Ancient Kavala caves are a perfect destination for tourists to visit while their trip to Dandeli. This place is located around at a distance of 25 km from the Dandeli. Tourists will have to trek some thousands steps through a dense forest to reach Kavala caves. These caves are revered as the abode of Lord Shiva-the Hindu god of Destruction.
Kulgi Nature Camp: Kulgi Nature Camp is located at a distance of around 14 km from the Dandeli National Park. This camp has small museum, nature interpretation centre. It is located on the Ambika Nagar- Yellapur Road. Main highlight of this museum is the stuffed remained of 13-ft king cobra which was caught few years back in this area.
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Dandeli Wild Life Sanctuary and Anshi National Park is dominated by river Kali, be it from its banks or from atop a mountain. The activities at this national park includes: Coracle Rides (in water, would be able to spot crocodiles, hornbills and other birds), Rock Climbing (small), Mountain Biking, Rafting/Kayaking/Canoeing, Camping, Jeep Safari ride, Trekking in the forest, bird watching. Other nearby places to visit includes: Kavala Caves, Syntheri Rocks, Sykes point, Siroli peak.
Dandeli Wildlife sanctuary is very calm and peaceful. This sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka district. This sanctuary nestles some very rare birds and animals. This sanctuary has unspoilt and not much explored hidden treasure of wildlife, which can surely leave any nature lover speechless. [2]
Rafting: Dandeli is located to near to Kali River, which is a great location for the rafting. There is a route of around 9-14 km for rafting. This rafting route is of class III and continues for around 2 to 3 hours, it make also go more than that.
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