Dandeli

Dandeli is a fast developing tourist destination with its amazing mix of beautiful natural scenery, wildlife and adventure sports. It is a district in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. This place is situated by the Kali River with the Western Ghats in the background. The place is often referred to as mini India as the people of the city are from diverse cultural backgrounds.

It is believed that the city got its name from a person named Dandelappa who was a servant in the house of the Mirashi landlords. He was very loyal and had in fact lost his life for it. The people hold him in great esteem and he is worshipped in temples.

Dandeli has a dense forest cover all around which is believed to be one of the best natural habitats in the world. For people who love adventure sports, Dandeli is definitely the place to be. The place offers a host of adventure sports including trekking, mountain biking, cycling, river rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

Dandeli is a perfect place to bask in the beauty of the natural surroundings. A visit to the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary would enable you to catch a glimpse of the bison, the Black Panther.