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Dandeli
National Park the largest wildlife park in Karnataka.
The park is generally undulating with steep slopes
with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly
forest terrain. The forest with its spurs of the
western ghats, the breath taking valleys, regal
looking meandering. Nestling some very rare animal and
birds is an unspoilt, untouched and unexplored
treasure of wildlife. Where you can race with the
wind, trek down nature trails. Sight crocodiles
basking in the sun and flocks of beautiful waterbirds
as you float down the river Kali in a coracle
Undulating streams, whispering bamboo, diverse
wildlife and innumerable trekking trails make Dandeli
a dream destination. The River Kali and its
tributaries, Kaneri and Nagajhari, meander through the
moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. The
Dandeli forests also play host to the graceful Virnoli
Rapids, the magnificent Supa Dam, the sinister
Syntheri Rocks, Nagajhari Viewpoint, the Kulgi Nature
Education Camp, the Kavla Caves with their Shivling-like
stalagmites and Sykes Point, which offers a stunning
view of the Kalinadi Valley.
Best
season:
September-December
Flora
and Fauna:
Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. The area
is also rich in bamboo.
Mammals:
The elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sambar, spotted
deer, mouse deer, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar,
wild dog, mongoose, porcupine, jackal and the common
langur are some of the mammals found here.
Birds:
The golden-backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle,
white-breasted kingfisher, grey hornbill, great pied
hornbill, the Malabar pied hornbill and more are found
here.
Reptiles:
Crocodiles and various kinds of snakes can be found
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