| Kali
Wilderness Camp, Dandeli ....Tranquility
amidst the wild |
 Tucked
away close to breathtaking gorges, valleys and lush greenery, Kali
Wilderness Camp, Dandeli, represents the ultimate paradise for
nature lovers. At a distance of 481 km from Bangalore and 125 km
from Goa, Dandeli is well connected by road and easily accessible
from Delhi, Bombay, Pune & Hyderabad as well. Situated on the
banks of the majestic Kali River, this wilderness camp is one that
combines the vast ruggedness of the jungle with the reassuring
comforts of home. Dandeli offers plenty of opportunities, and will
leave you enthralled with the unfathomable mystery of nature. The
number of places and the variety of activities that exist here are
limitless. Stay with us for a while…who knows, you may never
want to go back again!
Dandeli Wildlife
Sanctuary, spread over 400 sq km of bamboo and moist deciduous
trees, is located on the border of Goa and Karnataka. The park is
rich in flora and fauna where nature’s eternal show is on
display. Dandeli’s pristine and captivating landscape offers
thrills rarely seen elsewhere. Rich, hilly forest terrain, deep
river valleys, and meandering rivers make for a superb trekking
experience with the fragrance of thyme and basil permeating the
air. The Kali River dominates Dandeli, be it from its banks
or from atop a mountain. The magical pull that it exerts over each
visitor here is to be experienced to be believed.
Dandeli (475.02 sq. km) was
declared a wildlife sanctuary on 10th May 1956, but at that time
covered only 204.33 sq. km. This was enlarged to 5725.07 sq. km on
10th May 1975. This was too big to manage with the industrial and
mining pressures and it was reduced to 834.16 sq. km on 31st
August/1st September 1988 and further to its present size on 29th
April 1994. A relatively undisturbed area of 250 sq. km. in the
southern part of the sanctuary became Anshi National Park.
Location: Click
here for Road Map
Wildlife
Mammals in the sanctuary include
elephant, gaur, wild pig, sloth bear, tiger, leopard (black panther),
wild dog, jackal, slender loris, common langur, bonnet macaque, sambar,
spotted deer, barking deer, mouse deer, Malabar giant squirrel, giant
flying squirrel and mongoose.
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Facilities |
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At
the far end of the tents is the Gol Ghar - a round,
open-to-sides gazebo- which is exclusively for guests
to dine. The camp also has a full-fledged bar inside
the main bungalow. The indoor games parlor has a
table tennis area and a carom board too. Tues interested
in watching TV can make use of the lounge at the main
bungalow. The camp also offers internet
connection for guests who would like to stay
connected. The camp offers both vegetarian and
non-vegetarian Indian cuisine with a strong local
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Activities
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The serene
and calm face of Kali can be experienced when you go
on a ride in the native, saucer-shaped boat called
coracle. This is just the right time for bird watching
along the banks, especially the hornbills, criss-crossing
the trees and also for spotting a few crocodiles
basking in the sun on the nearby rocks. River
Kali has two faces. For those who really ant to
feel the fury of its cascading waters and experience
the thrill of white water rafting, this is the place
to be. The camp offers true adrenalin-rush
rafting on River Kali, with very high safety norms to
boot. The Camp also offers adventure activities
like kayaking, canyoning ( Rappelling down a waterfall
) and mountain biking too.
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Types of
Accommodation & Tariff
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No.
of Accommodation
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Tariff
for foreigners
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Tariff
for Indians
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Rooms
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USD 75
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INR. 2,200.00
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Tented Cottages
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USD 75
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INR. 2,200.00
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Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis. Package includes
Stay, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast, Jeep Safari into
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Coracle ride, Forest Entry
Fees and Taxes.
Tariff for children (accompanying parents)
between 5 and 12 yrs is 50%. Complimentary for children below 5 yrs
Single Occupancy charge Extra- Rs. 350/- for Indians for USD
15/ for foreigners
10% Discount on week days ( Sunday to Thursday ) except during holiday season i.e. 21st to 24th Oct
2006 15th Dec, 2006 to 1st Jan 2007 & 16th April to 15th June 2007
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