Dandeli is situated about 125 kms away from Goa and is set in the picturesque Western Ghats. Dandeli, known for its wildlife sanctuary, is also gaining popularity as an adventure sports destination. Dandeli is the only place in South India to offer White Water Rafting. The best season to visit Dandeli is between the months of October and May. Due to its rising popularity as an adventure sports and eco tourism destination a number of nature camps and jungle lodges have been set up which offer cottage style accommodation.
Sights and Activities: There are a number of interesting places for tourists to explore in Dandeli like the caves of Kavla, the Syntheri rocks, Ulvi temple, Sykes point and the Supa dam. For adventure sport enthusiasts and wildlife lovers Dandeli offers activities like kayaking, mountain biking, white water rafting, crocodile sighting, bird watching, fishing and trekking. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary: Safaris in open jeeps into the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary accompanied by trained naturalists are the best way to view wildlife here. The sanctuary is home to big cats such as leopards, and black panthers and elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, many kinds of reptiles and a rich variety of birds.
Getting There: Goa(125kms) and Belgaum(110 kms) are the nearest airports. Goa has better connectivity with regular domestic and international flights. Dandeli is well connected by road to cities like Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Goa, Belgaum, Karwar and Dharwad, Hubli with regular buses services.
