Feb 12, 2007 12:36 PM
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After reading the review of Saagar in Mouthshut we planned for a trip to Dandeli.
And really it was just fantastic. On our way from Bangalore we started from Public Transport i.e KSRTC and reached Dandeli at around 8.00 in the morning we were a group of 4 dashing dazzs ready for adventure. On reaching the team of https://dandeli.com was ready to welcome us with the pick-up for which we opted they charged us Rs.500/- reached the resort at around 9.00 am the entrance to the resort was the right one for such a resort with no roads only muddy pathways for the vehicle it was about 500mtrs we felt as if we are passsing through a tunnel of trees.
They organised it so well though we were early to drop into the resort by 3 hours but still they gave us a cottage to get fresh with morning breakfast (They charged this Rs.50/- because this was out of package) The resort was on the banks of the river so we went to take bath in natural swimming pool. Mr. Sanjay Bhat was there for help he was from dandeli.com. After bath & swimming we checked into our rooms. They gave us the tree house which was booked for at 12.00noon. The scene from inside was of unexplainable class it has got a bath tub tooooooo.
Two of us took a round of the beautiful Hornbill Resort and two stayed back sipping the beauty of the river & forest. After Lunch at 2.00 p. we took rest for an hour and started for jungle safari. The dandeli.com team had given us all the details regarding the time and the activities that are to be organised during our stay one more thing we would like to appreciate about this team od dandeli.com is that they are very punctual and responsive (Mr. Ramnath)they give quick respose to your mail and phone call We are mentioning this because the way they approach is great and we had been to so many resorts in goa and karnataka booking through the websites but we found these people really proffessional. They have a Bangalore office tooo!!!!
In jungle safari we went to Kungi camp run by Forest Department of Karnataka in our Mahindra safari and they gave us a guide. we spottted a Bison pair , Fox , group of spotted deers & were there to sunset points and the closed mines. Then we asked our drive to take us to Kavala Caves but as it was late it was not possible we went there the next day it was into the dark caves with no lights we went on with 1068 steps it was so tiresome that we were late to our rafting .
If you are fond of adventure, Dandeli is the place for you. There is a choice between a 9-km run that lasts for over four hours and a shorter run that is almost half the other, keeping in mind both seasoned rafters as well as amateurs. You go upstream in a jeep first and then get basic how-to’s of white-water rafting. Thereafter you are taken aboard an inflatable boat and the fun begins! While at places the water is calm, at other places it is everything but calm and you are sent plunging down the river. You are in safe hands since experts accompany you. all the people here (Rafting guides are foreigners)
In Trekking It may be difficult to spot too many animals due to the thick forestation, but you might see a few Malabar Giant Squirrels and Bisons, and if you are lucky, tigers, panthers and several more. The variety of birds you can see here is excellent; Dandeli is especially famous its considerable hornbill population. The biodiversity you get to see in Dandeli is truly amazing. In case, you plan to go to one of the treks, be sure to pack in your trekking gear with you. Apart from this remember you are going into a jungle safari and not a picnic by the river spot, so have some thick garments on. Jeans and denims could be a good choice for this one here. Checkout website https://dandeli.com they have given it all the things to bring and all.
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Dandeli wildlife santury nestles in the northern stretch of the western ghats eco system situated near Dandeli in Karnataka State. Dandeli wild life santury has 2 protected areas for wildlife and the Government has planned for Tiger Park recently. The Dandeli Wildlife Santury is 475 sq.kms and Anshi National Park is 340 Sq.kms. This is the largest protected area in entire North Karnataka with some of the best and valuable, beautiful forest tracks in the Sahyadri hills of Western Ghats. The richness of Flora And fauna and its variety and diversity affordan ample of opportunity for Nature Lovers..
I have taken time to write this because after reading the review of Sagar we took this trip and I felt that this will be hel;pful like me to others who want to go and that tooo from a proper channel who are a proffessional guys. Dont miss this opportunity the devine GOD has given you. Try it once Thanks to all the people of Dandeli, The resort of Hornbill and the team of https://dandeli.com, Daneli & Bangalore.
