Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, spread over 400 sq km of bamboo and moist deciduous trees, is located on the border of Goa and Karnataka. The park is rich in flora and fauna where nature’s eternal show is on display.
Dandeli’s pristine and captivating landscape offers thrills rarely seen elsewhere. Rich, hilly forest terrain, deep river valleys, and meandering rivers make for a superb trekking experience with the fragrance of thyme and basil permeating the air.
The Kali River dominates Dandeli, be it from its banks or from atop a mountain. The magical pull that it exerts over each visitor here is to be experienced to be believed.
Best season: October to March.
Location and Area: Uttara Kannada District; 834.16 sq. kms.
Flora and Fauna:
Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. The area is also rich in bamboo.
Mammals:
The elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sambar, spotted deer, mouse deer, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, wild dog, mongoose, porcupine, jackal and the common langur are some of the mammals found here.
Birds:
The golden-backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle, white-breasted kingfisher, grey hornbill, great pied hornbill, the Malabar pied hornbill and more are found here.
Reptiles:
Crocodiles and various kinds of snakes can be found here.
Accommodation options in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary:
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