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White Water Rafting

The #1 thing to do in Dandeli is to go white water rafting on the Kali River.

 

Details:

  • Rafting starts at Ganeshgudi, a 30 minute drive from Jungli 

  • Runs all year except monsoon (July-Aug)

  • Long rafting: ~12km long; ~₹1,500 (~$18 USD) per person; book here [or contact Imam at +91 94483 31729]

  • Mid rafting: ~6km long,; ~₹1,350 (~$16 USD) per person [contact Mohammed at +91 70225 39352]

  • Cab Fare:

    • Sedan: ₹1,750

    • Ertiga or Cruiser: ₹2,300

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River dip & water sports

Hornbill River Resort is a beautiful spot on the river where you can spend the day.

 

Details:

  • In Ganeshgudi, 30 minutes from Jungli

  • Day package includes a swim in the river, the option to kayak, and lunch.

  • They also have additional activities like short rafting, zorbing, zip lining and quad biking [extra charges will apply]

  • Some activities may be limited during monsoon (July-Aug)

  • Map link

  • Contact: Mohammed (+91 70225 39352)

  • Fee: ₹1,200 per person

  • Cab Fare:

    • Sedan: ₹1,750

    • Ertiga or Cruiser: ₹2,300

Day trip to Kumbarwada Village

This is the best day trip we recommend for a true nature lover. If you're going, save these map links & numbers offline as there's no signal out there!
 

Details:

  • Drive 1 hour out to the village of Kumbarwada (we organise a cab for you that knows this itinerary)
     

  • Start at Swayam, an excellent initiative by the Forest Department of Karnataka (contact: Deepak at +91 97309 93154). Here, you can learn about ethical honey-making, coir-mat making, and wildlife. Also, join the music lesson by local prodigy Jaith CS if it's a Sunday!
     

  • Then, head to the Orchidarium 10 minutes away (contact: Devanand at +91 94807 27932). Here, you can interact with rare orchids, swim in fresh water, and enjoy a packed Puri Bhaji for lunch 🤌
     

  • Optional: On your way back to Jungli, add a stop at the Backwaters for a stunning sunset walk (see below)
     

  • Cab fare:

    • Sedan: ₹2,300

    • Ertiga or Cruizer:​ ₹2,875
       

Supa Dam Backwaters Walk

The Supa Dam is the mighty dam that fills up 4 cubic km of water in monsoon, and quenches this regions thirst through the summer. 

Head to this stunning sunset point, just 30 minutes away from Jungli for a surreal walk. 

Post monsoon, it's water as far as the eyes can see.

During summer, it's an adventurous walk on a lakebed amidst herds of buffalo.
 

Details:

  • Map Link

  • Cab Fare:

    • Sedan: ₹1,400

    • Ertiga or Cruiser: ₹2,000

Phansoli Elephant Camp

"Is this camp ethical?" I asked a traveling forest officer & wildlife photographer.
 

"Technically, removing an animal from its habitat is 'unethical.' But of all the elephant camps I've worked with, this is one of the better ones."
 

These elephants are rescues—victims of falls or fights with Tuskers. They roam acres of forest, and their lightweight chains serve only as drag markers so foresters can find them for feeding.
 

"If left completely free, they wouldn’t last long. They needed human intervention to survive, and without it, they’d return to their fate."


Ethics isn’t one-size-fits-all. We’re just sharing the story so you can make an informed call 🙏
 

Details:

  • In Phansoli, 30 minutes from Jungli

  • Timings: 8AM - 9AM and 5PM - 6:30PM

  • Fee: ₹50 to enter

  • Map link

  • Cab Fare:

    • Sedan: ₹1,200

    • Ertiga or Cruiser: ₹1,750

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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 on this trail over the years - so keep your hopes wild but your expectations grounded!

 

Details:

  • Head to Phansoli Forest Department to book

  • Timings: 6AM - 8AM (report at 5AM) and 4PM - 6PM (report at 3PM)

  • Fee: ₹650 per person

  • Map link

  • Cab Fare:

    • Sedan: ₹1,400

    • Ertiga or Cruiser: ₹1,750

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Crocodile park

A viewing platform in Dandeli that allows you to view these modern day dinosaurs from a safe distance.

 

Details:

  • 10 minutes from Jungli

  • ₹50 to enter

  • Map link

  • Cab Fare:

    • Sedan: ₹800

    • Ertiga or Cruiser: ₹1,000

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Dandeli Market

If it’s your first time in India, you would find the sights & sounds of Dandeli market fascinating! More Supermarket is also an international-like supermarket just 5 minutes away.

 

Details:

  • In Dandeli, 5 minutes from Jungli

  • Great place to buy fresh fruit & veg directly from farmers

  • Cab Fare:

    • Sedan: ₹575

    • Ertiga or Cruiser: ₹800

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Gym

If our Jungli gym doesn't quite cut it for you - there's a gym in town, just a 5 min drive from Jungli 💪


Contact: Rahim (+91 90198 85344)

Music lessons

Dandeli is lucky to be home to a musical prodigy: Jaith CS.

Attend his lessons to learn one of the many instruments he teaches:

  • Tabla

  • Keyboard

  • Harmonium

  • Violin

  • Guitar

  • Sitar

  • Flute

  • Hindustani Vocals

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Watch his performance at Soch, our performance venue in Jungli here. View his interactions with past Jungli's Shiva (here, here and here), and Esther (here and here).

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Return home to Jungli to practice with our acoustic & electronic instruments!

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Contact Jaith (+91 91410 22793) or his father Chandra Shekhar (+91 98452 48133) to set up a class.

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Adventure 👀

There’s plenty of hiking, camping, and caves to explore around Dandeli too! However, activities may be limited during monsoon (July-Aug). The best crew we recommend for offbeat adventures is Dandeli Expeditions.

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Contact: Mohan (+91 80506 75009)

*The cab rates above include a 15% convenience fee that we charge to lift the burden of logistics off your shoulders. They are also an estimate, and can increase with factors like AC, car size, wait time, and adventurous detours!

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