The famous Dandeli Kali wildlife sanctuary is located on the beautiful banks of the river Kali, surrounded by thick forests and hills of Uttara Kannada District. The wildlife sanctuary is at a distance of 125 kilometers from Goa, 117 kilometers from Karwar, 95 kilometers from Belgaum and at 400 kilometers from Bangalore. It is one of the major attractions of the wildlife tourism in India.
Dandeli Kali Wildlife Sanctuary – Introduction
Established in 1975, the Dandeli Kali wildlife sanctuary has established itself as the prime location for wildlife tourism in India. Due to its diverse wild flora and fauna, the Dandeli Kali wildlife sanctuary is a breathtaking valley, with regal looking twisty rivers and the splendid picturesque beauty of the syntheri rock make it an awe inspiring experience.
Wildlife in Dandeli Kali Wildlife Sanctuary
Dandeli Kali wild life sanctuary is blessed with the nature’s best collection of flora and fauna. Dandeli Kali Wildlife Sanctuary primarily has got moist deciduous and semi-evergreen trees, with a lot of evergreen trees in pockets. The commonly found plantation here are Bamboo and Teak. There are a variety of natural forest tree species, which include Adina cordifolia, Dalbergia Latifolia, Pterocarpus marsupium, T. tomentosa, Terminalia Paniculata, Grewia tiliaefolia, T. bellerica, Logerstroemia Isnceolata, Xylia xylocarpa, Cordia macleodic, Mitragyna parviflora, Kydia clycina and Vitex altissima.
Dandeli Kali wildlife sanctuary is famous for its fauna. The prominent mammals in the Dandeli Kali wildlife sanctuary include slender common langur, loris, gaur, sloth bear, elephant, mouse deer, wild pig, tiger, sambar, Malabar giant squirrel, leopard (black panther), wild dog, jackal, bonnet macaque, spotted deer, giant flying squirrel and mongoose. The most famous species in the sanctuary are Indian Cuckoo, Blue Headed Ground Thrush, Pied Hornbill, Crested Serpent Eagle, Magpie Robin, Golden Back Woodpecker, and Malabar Grey Hornbill.
Dandeli Kali Wildlife Sanctuary - Tourist Information
Climate : The climate in Dandeli Kali wildlife sanctuary in very fair, somewa\hat rainy and a perfect blend of summer and winter.
Best time to visit : The best time to visit the Dandeli Kali wildlife sanctuary is from September to May.
Getting there
By Air : The nearest airport is in Dabolim (Goa) at a distance of 145 kilometers.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is in Londa at a distance of 25 kilometers. Other railway stations are in Dharwad at a distance of 57 kilometers and Hubli at a distance of 72 kilometers.
By Water : The nearest big station by road is Dharwar at a distance of 50 kilometers. However, the best way to reach Dandeli by road is to travel from Karwar, which is at a distance of 120 kilometers.
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