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City in Karnataka, India
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Dandeli is a small town in the western ghats of North-West Karnataka, India. Dandeli is known as a wildlife sanctuary and is proud of being one of the tiger projects. People have also moved from across India to work in the industries in Dandeli. Dandeli is also known for its adventure activities on the River Kali. Located close to the Supa Dam on Kali, Dandeli offers options for white water rafting and canoeing. The rapids are class 3 and there is one recirculating rapid in the circuit.
Clean sheets & toilets.
Somu
Villas on the high grounds facing the lake.
By train
The nearest railway stations to Dandeli are Londa, Alnavar, Dharwar and Hubli. Dandeli is 78 km from Hubli, 32 km from Alnavar, 56 km from Dharwad and 38 km from Londa junction.
By road
Dandeli is well connected by bus services of NWKRTC and KSRTC from Bengaluru, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi (Belgaum), Mangaluru, Udupi and Goa.
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