Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is an amazing place

Dandeli City is in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka State, India on the Banks on River kali. This comes in the Western Ghats region in North Karnataka.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka, with an area of 866.41 km2 (334.52 sq mi). The sanctuary was declared part of the Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve in 2006.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is an amazing place to visit and good protected region by the wildlife department and eco tourism by the localities.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary gives the glimpse of wildlife like Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Gaur, Black panther, Sambhar, Bison tc. The major wildlife attraction here are the are the crocodiles.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary give shelter to 196 species of birds such as the Great Pied Hornbill, Blue-Throated Barbet, Peregrine falcon and the curious-looking Malabar Pied Hornbill.


During August and September, Malabar Pied Hornbills flock to the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary in large numbers to feast on the fruit trees. This is one of the major show, One cannot miss.

The forest here is evergreen with all kinds of trees like Bamboo, Teak plantations etc.

One can travel by jeep with experienced guides who will take you through beautiful wooded trails and appreciate the rich diversity of plant and animal life as the colours, scents and textures of this extraordinary landscape unfold before you. It's a adventure of a lifetime.

The best time to enjoy the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is between March and October and the centre is open between 6am and 6pm.

Dandeli serves as an excellent place for nature lovers. Iit's an ideal place for a trek, a family or just a ride with friends. You can spot a lot of wild life and rare birds.

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