By road
~75 km from Hubballi
South India · Karnataka
Dandeli, Karnataka
White water and forest on the Kali River · ~75 km from Hubballi
Getting there
By rail
Alnavar, ~30km
By air
Hubballi Airport, ~75km
Best time to visit
October to May — the rafting season
Don't miss
The Kali River
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Syntheri Rocks
Kavala Caves
Things to do
White-water rafting on the Kali
Kayaking
Jungle safaris
Birdwatching
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: PiolAtif · CC BY-SA 4.0
What to pack
Quick-dry clothes, walking shoes, insect repellent
A quieter corner
The Syntheri Rocks, a gorge of eroded stone
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Dandeli?
October to May — the rafting season. What to pack: Quick-dry clothes, walking shoes, insect repellent.
How do I get to Dandeli?
The nearest airport is Hubballi Airport, ~75km. The nearest railway station is Alnavar, ~30km.
What is there to do in Dandeli?
White-water rafting on the Kali, kayaking, jungle safaris, birdwatching. A quieter find: The Syntheri Rocks, a gorge of eroded stone.
What should I eat in Dandeli?
North Karnataka meals and Malvani fish curries.
About Dandeli
- Forest
- Riverside
Where it is
Dandeli is a town and taluk in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India, in the forested Malenadu region on the Kali River.
History
Dandeli grew around a paper mill and timber in the 20th century, and the forests around it were protected as a wildlife sanctuary in the 1950s; the area is now part of the Kali Tiger Reserve.
People
Dandeli's people speak Kannada and Konkani, and the town mixes mill families with forest villages, including Siddi communities whose ancestors came from Africa centuries ago.
Known for
- White-water rafting on the Kali
- Forests of the Kali Tiger Reserve
- Hornbills and other birdlife
- The Syntheri Rocks
Did you know?
The Kali Tiger Reserve around Dandeli is known for its great hornbills.
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