Dandeli
a tiny town located on the banks of the river Kali, in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka is an
ideal vacation destination. This small town is full of adventure, scenic beauty, soothing solitude
and wildlife trails makes this an unique place to vacation. Of late Dandeli, has been gaining a lot of popularity among
travelers & is becoming a favorite spot for those who love nature.
HISTORY
Dandeli
has a rich & fascinating history that makes for some great folklore. A
local legend states that the city is named after Dandelappa, a local deity
& a humble servant of the Mirashi landlords who lost his life because of
his loyalty. An alternative legend states that a king named Dandakanayaka
passed through the forest & named it after himself & the city is
believed to stand on the place where Dandakaranya stood when he named the area.
HOW
TO GET THERE
By Road
From
Goa (Panjim): Kms: 136 via road (NH748)
Duration:
Approximately 3 hrs .5hours
From
Goa (Madgaon): Kms: 117 via road (NH748)
Duration:
Approximately 3 hrs 5 mins
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The
best time to visit Dandeli is from October to May when its beauty blooms in
full glory.
The
ideal time to visit the Wildlife
Sanctuary is from October to November to view different species in their
natural habitat.
March
to May is the suitable time for water
sports & adventure activities when the weather is pleasant &
doubles the fun.
WHAT
TO SEE
Places
to visit in Dandeli:
l Dandeli Wildlife
Sanctuary - It
is a wildlife sanctuary located on the banks of the river Kali in Dandeli
& is the second largest in Karnataka. This sanctuary is home to tigers,
leopards, black panthers, crocodiles, birds, reptiles etc. It has become an
important tourist destination & attracts many local & foreign tourists.
l Dandakaranya Eco
Park
- It is a theme park located in Dandeli & is one of the best tourist spots.
This park is renowned for its famous statues of well-known Hollywood animated
movies & Indian cartoon characters, attracting a number of children to bond
with nature.
l Moulangi Eco
Park - It
is an eco park located 7 kms from Dandeli & is a popular picnic spot for
tourists. It is filled with beautiful bamboo trees & is home to various
species of plants & animals. This park is ideal for adventure lovers &
campers.
WHAT TO EAT
There
are a few restaurants in Dandeli which offer South Indian food. It is best
to to go with the food offered by the resort you are staying.
There
are meal houses also known as Khanavals, which offer vegetarian food on per
plate basis.
ACCOMODATION
Resorts
in Dandeli:
l Bison River
Resort
l Starling River
Resort
l Whistling Woodzs
Resort
l Hornbill River
Resort
l Magenta Resort
l Dew Drops Jungle
Resort
l Century Resort
THINGS
TO DO
Shop:
l Bamboo craft
items.
l Souvenirs such
as bags, hand woven baskets, flutes, body gears made out of bamboo.
Activities:
l White Water
Rafting & Coracle Boat Ride in Kali River
l Wildlife Safari
in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
l Mountain Biking,
Bird Watching
& Nature Walk in the Forest of Dandeli
l Experiencing
the Natural Jacuzzi Bath or River Crossing
l Trekking
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