Rich
in both flora and fauna, the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary spans over 834 sq.km
and is the second largest in Karnataka. The sanctuary was established in
1975 and undulates with lofty hills with captivating river valleys and thick
forests. Tourists can take an evening ride in a coracle (a circular boat,
woven with bamboo and lined with buffalo hide) in the River Kali.
Location :
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the banks of River Kali, amidst
thick forests and hills of Uttara Kannada District. The sanctuary is at a
distance of 125 kms from Goa, 117 kms from Karwar, 95 kms from Belgaum and
at 400 kms from Banglore.
Best time to visit :
The best time to visit the sanctuary is September to May.
How to get there ?
» By Air - The nearest airport is in Dabolim (Goa)
at a distance of 145 kms.
» By Rail - The nearest railhead is in Londa (25
kms). Other railheads are in Dharwad (57 kms) and Hubli (72 kms).
» By Road - The nearest destination by road is
Dharwar (50 kms). The best way to reach Dandeli is to travel from Karwar
which is at a distance of 120 kms.
Major
Attractions of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary :
» Flora - Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary predominantly
has moist deciduous and semi-evergreen trees, with pockets of evergreen
trees. Bamboo and Teak plantations are common here. Some natural forest tree
species include Dalbergia Latifolia, Terminalia Paniculata, T. tomentosa, T.
bellerica, Logerstroemia Isnceolata, Xylia xylocarpa, Pterocarpus marsupium,
Mitragyna parviflora, Adina cordifolia, Grewia tiliaefolia, Cordia
macleodic, Kydia clycina and Vitex altissima.
» Fauna - Mammals in the sanctuary include elephant,
gaur, wild pig, sloth bear, tiger, leopard (black panther), wild dog,
jackal, slender loris, common langur, bonnet macaque, sambar, spotted deer,
mouse deer, Malabar giant squirrel, giant flying squirrel and mongoose. The
most prominent avifauna species in the sanctuary are Magpie Robin, Blue
Headed Ground Thrush, Golden Back Woodpecker, Indian Cuckoo, Crested Serpent
Eagle, Pied Hornbill, and Malabar Grey Hornbill.
Accommodation Facilities :
Well-furnished cottages are available accommodation options near the
sanctuary.
Nearby Cities :
» Banglore (485 kms)
» Goa (125 kms)
» Hubli (75 kms)
» Karwar (93 kms).
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