As some of you already know, I'm planning to be in Dandeli on 29th (Fri), 1st (Sat) & 2nd (Sun). Dandeli is well-known for its Wildlife Sanctuary & white water rafting. I want the friends to join me; best for all 3 days, else atleast on 1st & 2nd of March. I have done some homework & its all here. Please let me know your interest & I would try making arrangements for all the enthusiasts.
Expenses:
Travel, stay & food should cost approximately Rs.1000/-.
I'm not yet sure about white water rafting, but my other rafting experiences suggest that it could cost about Rs.800/- or more/less.
Informative blogs:
http://www.travel-library.com/asia/india/in_20061108144814.html
http://addithebirdie.blogspot.com/2005/11/great-birding-party-dandeli-karnataka.html
Stay options:
Best economical stay option -
Kulgi Nature Camp (Rs.200 to Rs. 250)
Other stay options, but quite expensive -
JLR (Rs.2200) - http://www.junglelodges.com/resort_overview.asp?resort=Kali
Bison River Resort (Rs.1200 - Rs.2800) - http://www.indianadventures.com/BisonRiverResort.htm
Contacts -
http://www.karnatakatourism.org/sites/des_west_dandeli.html
http://www.indianwildlifeclub.com/mainsite/lkdestination.asp
Transport options:
Rani Chennamma Exp (~Rs.250) -http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_metro_trns.html
Closest railway station - ALNAVAR
29th Feb - Onward is available
2nd Feb - Return is unavailable
KSRTC - http://59.162.166.116/AWATAROnline/
Lot of bus options available both ways, best economical option is Rajahamsa Executive (Rs.362)
White Water Rafing -
http://www.aquaterra.co.in/kali_river_rafting.html
http://www.kalirafting.com/
About 9-14 kms of river rafting facility is located here with Class 3 rapids lasting for couple of hours to half a day. Non-swimmers as well as children above 12 are allowed to raft here. Rapids along the route are named as well. The first rapid is known as 'Adi's Beard'. It is a class-2/class-3 rapid depending on the water level. The second rapid or the 'The Stitch' is a wide formation of rocks over which water flows. The other rapids are the Smugglers' Trove, the Stanley's Squeeze, etc. Each rapid has a feature of its own.
