Beyond the resort
Around Us
The Dandelion sits on the edge of Dandeli forest, on the Kali River — one of the Western Ghats' best nature-and-adventure regions. The resort assists with organising all nearby trips, free of charge.
Day trips & adventures
Close to the Resort
Resort assists with all bookings, free of charge
Jungle Safari — Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
A safari through the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Tickets are bought at the counter on site (not pre-booked by the resort). The resort assists with planning free of cost.
↳ Tickets purchased at the counter on-site
↳ Resort helps plan the trip; tickets not pre-bookable
Regional Birdwatching
The Dandeli region has over 200 recorded bird species — hornbills, kingfishers, paradise flycatchers, and much more. Start on the resort grounds; our local guides know the best spots.
↳ Best at dawn and dusk
↳ Guided walks arranged by the resort
River Activities on the Kali River
White-water rafting, kayaking, coracle and boat rides, and ziplining / river crossing at the river area. Rapids are best from October to March. The resort assists with booking free of cost.
↳ Rapids at their best: October–March
↳ Resort assists with bookings, free of charge
Syntheri Rocks
A striking natural rock formation — one of the notable landmarks of the Dandeli region.
↳ Resort assists with bookings, free of charge
Further afield
Heritage Day Trips
Several hours from the resort — full-day excursions
Badami Caves
Rock-cut cave temples dating to the Chalukya period — remarkable examples of early Deccan architecture. Suitable as a longer day trip.
Hampi
UNESCO World Heritage ruins of the Vijayanagara empire — one of India's most extraordinary historical sites. Suitable as a longer day trip.
Pattadakal
UNESCO World Heritage temple complex featuring a stunning group of 8th-century monuments. Suitable as a longer day trip.
Plan ahead
Let Us Help You Explore
Tell us which trips interest you when you enquire and we'll arrange everything — rafting slots, safari logistics, directions, the lot.
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