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Bird watching

Bird watching
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Nature & Park | Wildlife
4 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : Rs. 20 per head
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 2.2 kilometers from Dandeli
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)2 - 3 hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips Take a camera to capture different species of birds

Dandeli forest is famous for bird watching and it is one of the best activities to do in Dandeli. Dandeli is renowned as a gateway to the adventurous world. This place is famous for many activities such as water rafting, bird watching and rainforest experience. Dandeli is considered as renowned as a bird-watching destination in Karnataka state. The versatile variety of exotic birds makes Dandeli an attractive place to eco-tourists and birdwatchers across the world. In the Dandeli region, there are many birding places in Dandeli region, that includes Ganeshgudi, Kulgi Nature Camp environs, Dandeli Timber Depot, Bomanahalli dam, Shirali village, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. To experience the beautiful view of nature with beautiful birds, must include one of these places in your DANDELI TOUR PACKAGE.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in Dandeli Karnataka, is home to over than 200 species of birds. The Ganeshgudi area is also reckoned as a bird-watching destination, where one can observe Malabar Pied Hornbill and Malabar Grey Hornbill, Flycatchers, Shama, and Babbles. For this versatility of birds, this place is popular among Dandeli places to visit. The best time is from October to the beginning of March for getting a glimpse of migratory birds at Ganeshgidi area.

If you are a nature lover, Dandeli will be a perfect place for you. Bird watching is a mandatory activity of Dandeli tourism. Dandeli is also a captivating place among birdwatchers. There are around 300 species of birds across the Dandeli city. The Dandeli forest is also the home for four species of hornbills among the world’s nine species of hornbills. You can observe both local and migrating birds here in Dandeli. 

Birds found in Dandeli

In Dandeli, you can observe various kinds of birds. This versatility of birds includes Malabar Pied Hornbill, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Trogan, Black-naped Monarch, Orange Minivet, Puff-throated Babbler, Little Spider Hunter, Indian Yellow Tit, etc. White RumpedMunja, White Cheeked Barbet, Greater Golden Back Woodpecker, Heart spotted woodpecker, and Golden fronted leaf bird is also available in Dandeli. To get a glimpse of these fantastic birds, must include the bird-watching spots in your DANDELI TRIP.

Birding spots in Karnataka

Karnataka is famous for its natural beauty and birding spots. There are many popular birding spots in Karnataka for bird watching. Some popular birding places include Adichunchanagiri, Attiveri, Ghataprabha, Kokrebellur, Ranganathittu, etc.

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16 places to visit & things to do in Dandeli

Dandeli Water rafting
Dandeli Water rafting
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Jeep Safari
Jeep Safari
Kavala Caves
Kavala Caves
Kayaking Dandeli
Kayaking Dandeli
Kulgi Nature Camp
Kulgi Nature Camp
Magod Falls
Magod Falls
Mini Tibet
Mini Tibet
Moulangi falls
Moulangi falls
Sathodi Falls
Sathodi Falls
Shiroli Peak
Shiroli Peak
Shivaji Fort Dandeli
Shivaji Fort Dandeli
Supa Dam
Supa Dam
Sykes Point
Sykes Point
Syntheri Rock
Syntheri Rock