Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

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About Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is a living, breathing tapestry of the Western Ghats — where dense teak forests echo with the calls of hornbills and the rush of the mighty Kali River. Leopards stalk in the shadows, crocodiles bask along calm bends, and adventure seekers ride the river’s rapids under a green cathedral of trees. This sanctuary is not merely a refuge for wildlife; it is a pulse of the earth itself — wild, eternal, and free. The air smells of rain and earth, the sound of water mingles with birdsong, and every visitor carries away the memory of untamed beauty.

Best time to visit: October to March

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What you'll experience

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    Go river rafting on the Kali River

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    Spot hornbills and black panthers

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    Enjoy coracle rides and jungle treks

  • 4

    Stay in eco-lodges amid the forest

Visit Information

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry Fee

Indian Visitors200
Foreign Visitors1000

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Location

Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India

Contact

For inquiries: 08284-231585

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