Dandeli
Wildlife Sanctuary
 About
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
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:
Kali
River Camp Dandeli
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