Dandeli Tour Packages

Dandeli is among the most beautiful and ecstatic tourist spots in the Western Ghats with a gorgeous background of Kali River. It is an all-time favorite destination for tourists in and outside India due to the huge scope for sightseeing, wildlife, and adventure sports like trekking and safaris. Some of the best things to do in Dandeli are river rafting, river crossing, caving, bird watching, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, trekking, jungle stay, wildlife safari, moonlight boat ride, Jacuzzi bath, and many more. 

It is possible to reach Dandeli by own cars, private or state-run bus from any adjacent city including Belagavi and Hubballi that are 66 and 75 km away from the small town in Karnataka, Bangalore itself. Tourists from Bangalore (459km) can take Chennamma Express, get down to Dharwad - the nearest railway station and then can hire cabs to arrive at Dandeli. Flights can also be booked from Goa, Hubli, andBelagavi if anyone is looking to reach Dandeli via the air route. 

Dandeli is best known for providing a magical escape to nature loves with panoramic views of Kali River, Wildlife Sanctuary, Shiroli Peak, Anshi National Park, Kulgi Nature Camp, Supa Dam, Sykes Point, Syntheri Rock, Kavala Caves, Ullavi Temple, and many other places.

There are innumerable interesting places to visit in Dandeli lying on the western side of Karnataka. Each of them is likely to amaze the tourists with an unimaginable experience of sightseeing. The surrounding rocks, rivers, forests, and caves make Dandeli an ideal destination for the weekend vacation of people from Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune.  

From natural bliss and sunset points to water dams, wildlife sanctuaries, temples, and national parks, Dandeli has got everything for an exciting trip of tourists. Moreover, the options to explore River Kali, Shiroli Peak, Molangi Falls, Kodasalli Backwaters, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandelappa Temple, Sri Mallikarjuna Temple, Kavadi Kere, Disney Park, Jenukallu Gudda Sunset Point, Shivaji Fort, Syntheri Rocks, and many other places are always there on your next trip to Dandeli.

Dandeli wildlife sanctuary is the 2nd largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka to have received recognition as a national wildlife sanctuary in 1956. It is spread across an 834.16 sq. km area in the Uttarkannada province. Dandeli wildlife sanctuary has been proudly beholding the rich tiger project jointly with the Anshi National Park. The craze of sightseeing a diverse variety of wildlife and birds with the option of a boat safari or jungle safari attracts the tourists to this place in huge numbers. 

The best time to visit Dandeli for tourists to enjoy every possible fun activity is during the wintertime (October and February). This makes this the perfect time since Dandeli offers the best sightseeing, climate along with exotic species of wildlife to indulge in and feel delighted. There will never be a dull moment as tourists keep fun charged in the cooler water with river rafting, kayaking, etc. You are also welcome to visit Dandeli in hot summers but not during the rainfall season Monsoons as visiting around could be a possible problem. Just remember that rising water levels can be risky, roads get muddy, slippery, and remain inaccessible most of the time.

The dense forest surroundings in Dandeli contribute to its moderate and pleasant weather conditions year-round. Here, the summer season does not feel that much hotter with the average temperature not exceeding 33°C and the rainy season still experiences a warm temp in the range of 20-30°C despite a heavy downpour. Throughout the year, the weather condition looks comfortable with temperature varying from 63°F to 95°F and is hardly seen falling 58°F or going above 99°F

Dandeli is blessed with beauty to explore in nature reserves, gigantic mountains, and mesmerizing wildlife. They have incredible attractions to cover together in 2-3 days' time during a trip to Dandeli. Even if you want to visit all the major spots and indulge in all the popular activities, a 2-3 day trip will be the shortest and sweetest one to go for with your family or friends. 

You don’t have to take up more than two-three days for visiting Dandeli. However, the more you choose, the better will be to keep away from the hectic schedule of your life. After all, you are going to like the serenity of Dandeli the most. 

Dandeli hotels, resorts, guest houses, dormitories are all ready to offer you the best price for accommodation. Right from the moment you check in to check out, all these places promise to deliver you the best vacation experience possible.

Hornbill River Resort, Bison River Resort, Shikra Jungle Stay, Old Magazine House, Whistling Woods, Dandeli Chalet, Jungle Lodge Kali Wilderness Camp, Sarovar Resort, White Water Resort, Nature Nest Resort, Century Resort, Panther Stay, and many more places are available in Dandeli for a stay on budget. 

No matter whether you plan to stay longer or shorter at any of the hotels, resorts, homestays, or jungle lodges, the price is going to start as low as 750-1300 rupees with extra discounts offered for a night stay in Dandeli at times. 

Both veg and non-veg restaurants are available in Dandeli city to provide you with an incredible range of cuisines to order from. The pure veg menu of the Amara Homestay, Bison River Resort, Dandeli Chalet hotel, The Sigdi, Samudra Manthan Palolem, GOKUL Veg Restaurant, and many more will leave you to crave for more. Similarly, the Stanley Farm House, Naaz Hotel, Biryani Paradise, Hotel Ambika, Hotel Royal are listed as the best non-veg restaurants to visit in Dandeli for a delightful meal. Be sure that these Dandelion veg and non-veg restaurants serve really tasty food rich in aroma and flavor all the time.

Dandeli has a great number of bars, clubs, lounges, and pubs that serve you liquor for drinking with your family, friends, or partner. You can sip beer, liquors, and wines in some of the high-rated bars in Dandeli. The option of drinking is available in star-rated hotels to keep your fun mode on; however, the price of liquor served at the bar depends on the portions, brand, rating of the hotel, and other such important factors.

Dandeli does not have any special dish to offer or take pride in but, it is home to many amazing restaurants where you can taste the best south-Indian cuisines. There are a significant number of hotels and resorts known for offering a fine range of south-Indian dishes. Apart from this local and all-time favorite snacks including Kachori and Samosas are also available. You can order many local dishes here starting from Dosa, idli, and vada to Bisi Bele Bath, Vangi Bath, Kesari Bath, Jolada Roti, Akki Roti, Sambhar, Uppittu, Ragi Mudde, and traditional sweets such as Chiroti, Mysore Pak etc

You can always find budget hotels, guest houses, Jungle Resorts, Dormitory, Tent camps for unbeatable prices with discount codes applicable up to 20-30% to stay comfortably in Dandeli during your trip. Though the booking price starts from as low as 1199-2500 rupees for a single night stay, it might vary depending on the facilities, room condition, location, surroundings, accommodation extras, activities available nearby, and more.

Dandeli is an amazing place offering you a riverside or jungle stay near Kali River with scope for fun adventure activities. You will get to book exclusively designed best of the best Dandeli combo tour packages such as Kali River Camp with Dudhsagar Waterfall Trekking with River Rafting of 1 Km in Dandeli and Boating, Jacuzzi Bath + Kayaking package.

Homestay in Dandeli with Bonfire + River Rafting + Boating + Jacuzzi Bath + Nature Walk in Jungle package, Dandeli jungle resort + Swimming Pool + River Rafting + Boating + Jacuzzi Bath + Nature Walk in Jungle + Kayaking + Bird Watching + Fishing + Night Camp Fire package and many more.

There are certain dos and don’ts to follow while going on a trip to Dandeli. It will keep you out of risk all the time.

• Don’t shout; use bright lights (cameras/iPods) or wear bright colors in the night safari that could excite/scare wild animals.
• Don’t offer junk food or cooked food to animals or it may spoil their eating habits.
• Don’t get careless and throw waste (polythene carry bags, tetra, and other non-biodegradable packs) in the jungle as it will jeopardize environmental protection and animal health. 
• Keep quiet, control your kids and keep them at a distance especially when they come close to animals. Don’t pelt stones or do something to draw their unwanted attention. It might backfire. 
• Don’t smoke or drink in the forest to avoid any unexpected events like a fire or animal attacks. Also be cautious while lighting mosquito coils, candles, etc.
• Try to be in a group and keep safe from violent wild animals.
• Be attentive and follow the guide's word by word as they know Dandeli better than you. 
• Don’t cause any harm to either flora or fauna in the forest and report any unexpected behavior or event like poaching to authorities

Since Dandeli is new to you, you should care to carry a few essentials before making a trip. They include a few optional items like long sleeve shirts/pants, shorts, laundry powder, hiking poles, sleeping tent/bags, etc. Besides, there are a few must-haves like insect/mosquito repellant, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, socks, camera, binoculars, boots or shoes, food, water bottle, small torch, umbrella, raincoat, warm clothes and personal toiletries you should bother to pack in your bag without even asking.

There is a long list of adventure watersports activities available in Dandeli to enjoy while going on a tour to this peaceful small town in Karnataka. Canoeing kayaking, white water rafting, Coracle Riding, swimming, fishing, and river crossing are some of the popular options to book and explore at a reasonable price.