Activities
outside campus
White Water Rafting
The #1 thing to do in Dandeli is to go white water rafting on the Kali River.
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Rafting starts at Ganeshgudi, a 30 minute drive from Jungli
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Runs all year except monsoon (July-Aug)
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Long rafting: ~12km long; ~₹1,500 (~$18 USD) per person; book here
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Short rafting: ~6km long,; ~₹1,350 (~$16 USD) per person; book here
River dip & water sports
Hornbill River Resort is a beautiful spot on the river where you can spend the day.
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In Ganeshgudi, 30 minutes from Jungli
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Day package includes a swim in the river, the option to kayak, and lunch.
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They also have additional activities like short rafting, zorbing, zip lining and quad biking [extra charges will apply]
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Some activities may be limited during monsoon (July-Aug)
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Fee: ₹1,200 per person
Jungle Safari
Drive through ancient, untouched forest and take your chance at spotting black panthers, bears, tigers and wild elephants. However, animal sightings have reduced over the years - and we have the same forest within Jungli Campus!
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Head to Phansoli Forest Department to book
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Timings: 6AM - 8AM (report at 5AM) and 4PM - 6PM (report at 3PM)
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Fee: ₹650 per person
Phansoli Elephant Camp
If you’d like to interact with elephants, you can visit the Phansoli Elephant Camp.
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In Phansoli, 30 minutes from Jungli
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Timings: 8AM - 9AM and 5PM - 6:30PM
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Fee: ₹50 to enter
Crocodile park
A viewing platform that allows you to view these modern day dinosaurs from a safe distance.
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10 minutes from Jungli
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₹50 to enter
Birdwatching
Dandeli is known for Hornbills (see above), Indian Giant Squirrels, Kingfishers, Bulbul's and many more birds. We can organise for a professional naturalist to come to the campus and help unlock a whole new level of the flora & fauna around you.
Dandeli Market
If it’s your first time in India, you would find the sights & sounds of Dandeli market fascinating!
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In Dandeli, 5 minutes from Jungli
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Great place to buy fresh fruit & veg directly from farmers
Adventure 👀
There’s plenty of hiking, camping, and caves to explore around Dandeli too! However, activities may be limited during monsoon (July-Aug).
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