Dandeli

Anshi National Park is located in Uttara Kannada district, in the Indian state of Karnataka, bordering the state of Goa. The 340 square kilometre park adjoins the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary, and together with six other protected areas in the states of Goa and Maharashtra, forms a protected forest area of over 2200 square kilometres.

The park is a habitat of melanistic leopards, tigers and elephants, amongst other fauna.

topHistory 

    The forest in the area was declared the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary on 10 May 1956. The state proposed carving out a section of the sanctuary to form the Anshi national park, and the proposal was implemented on 2 September 1987.[1]. The initial proposal covered 250 square kilometres. When the final notification of the park area was issued in 2002, it was extended by another 90 square kilometres.

Anshi and Dandeli were granted the status of Project Tiger sanctuaries in January 2007

topAttractions

• Flora  -
  The forests in the area are rich in flora and fauna. Trees and plants that can be found here include Bamboo, Bauhinia, Eucalyptus, Lantana, Silver Oak, Teak and Xylia xylocarpa.
  
• Fauna -
  A variety of Bonnet Macaque, deer (barking, mouse and spotted), Indian bison, Malabar Civet, Malabar giant squirrel, pangolin and sloth bear make their home in the forests of the park. Besides, the black panther, elephants and tigers are rare species found in the park.
  Reptiles spotted in the park include the King Cobra, Krait, Python, Rat snake and Viper.
  Around 200 species of birds are recorded in the park. These include the Adjutant Stork, Ashy Woodswallow, Black-crested Bulbul, Blue-headed Pitta, Brahminy Kite, Broad-billed Roller, Crested Serpent Eagle, Great Hornbill, Golden-backed Woodpecker, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Sri Lanka Frogmouth and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon.
• Boating and White Water Rafting  -
  For adults and children who enjoy thrills and adventure, there is white water rafting at the Virnoli Rapids on the Kali river - imagine soaring through the surging water to the sounds of exotic birdsong, with sunlight filtering through the trees. An experience you’ll never forget!
• Crocodile Sighting Trips and more -
  If you want a more gentle way to appreciate the environment then the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary also offers nature walks, bird watching, boating and fishing, and crocodile spotting trips.
  here are many varied walking trails which give plenty of opportunities for photography, and an evening paddling down the Kali river in a coracle or canoe is both relaxing and exciting, as you spot a rare mammal or reptile - even a croc!

topReaching There

Accommodation

Various resorts available in Dandeli 

For more info visit www.dandeli.com