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About Dandeli Wildlife
Sanctuary
Und ulating
streams, whispering bamboo, diverse wildlife and innumerable trekking
trails make Dandeli a dream destination. The River Kali and its
tributaries, Kaneri and Nagajhari, meander through the moist deciduous
and semi-evergreen forests. The Dandeli forests also play host to the
graceful Virnoli Rapids, the magnificent Supa Dam, the sinister
Syntheri Rocks, Nagajhari Viewpoint, the Kulgi Nature Education Camp,
the Kavla Caves with their Shivling-like stalagmites and Sykes Point,
which offers a stunning view of the Kalinadi Valley.
Flora and Fauna:
Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. The area is also rich in
bamboo
Mammals:
The elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sambar, spotted deer, mouse deer,
barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, wild dog, mongoose, porcupine,
jackal and the common langur are some of the mammals found here
Birds:
The golden-backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle, white-breasted
kingfisher, grey hornbill, great pied hornbill, the Malabar pied
hornbill and more are found here.
Reptiles:
Crocodiles and various kinds of snakes can be found here |