"At some point above a rapid, you look at it, look at it,look at it, and then you just get in your boat and row to where you think you need to be........then you are committed."
- Eric Johnson,, American guitarist
Gokarna to
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Dandeli
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About Dandeli
Gokarna to Dandeli distnce : 130 km
Estimated travel time : 3.3 hours
Gokarna to Dandeli is a popular route for tourism. Dandeli is Rishikesh of South India, a white water rafting hub on river Kali. There are grade 2 and 3 rapids over a 12 kilometer stretch and are ideal for professionals as well as for tourists.
Dandeli is one of the most popular travel destinations in Karnataka, ideal for nature lovers and adventures activity seekers. Dandeli is situated on the bank of river Kali in UttarKannada district of Karnataka. Dandeli is picturesque city with western ghats in the backdrop. Dandeli is famous for nature, scenic beauty, rafting and Dandeli wild life Sanctuary. The Sanctuary offers variety of flora and fauna including tigers, woodpeckers, hornbills, kingfishers, leopards, elephants etc. Adventure lovers can go for rafting, mountain biking, trekking, cycling, kayaking or Canoeing. Other famous attractions in Dandeli are Kavala Caves, Ulavi Temple, Satholi Falls and the famous Sykes Point which gives tourists a breathtaking view of Dandeli. Camping is very popular activity here. Ulavi temple of Dandeli is dedicated to Channabasavanna and very important for Lingayat community. Another attraction is Magic fall. It goes dry during summers and and appears misty in the monsoon season. Other attraction in city is Syntheri Rock. It is gigantic and very old rock formed due to volcanic activity in region. Tourists need to climb 400 steps on this huge structure to get panoramic view of whole region. Supa Dam, Backwater, Kavala Caves, Anshi national park are other places to visit in Dandeli.
Taxi from Gokarna to Dandeli is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Gokarna to Dandeli by car is well connected through NH52 and Mirjan - Ramnagar road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gokarna to Dandeli distance is 130 Km and is 3.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Ankola - Shri Shantadurga Temple, Nandi Point, Ravalnatha Temple, Honey Beach, Shri Honnaraka Temple
Magod - Sathodi Falls, Kodasalli Backwaters, Ulavi Temple, Ulavi Temple, Kavala Caves, Sykes Point, Syntheri Rock, Kulgi Nature Camp.
Yellapur - Sathoddi falls, Magod Falls, Jenukallu Gudda, Shirley Falls, Satoddi Falls, Ganesh Pal, Kodasalli Dam
Ambikanagar - Kavala Caves, Sykes point, Shiroli Peak
Tourist Attractions
Ulavi Temple Satholi Falls Sykes Point Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary River rafting on river Kali Magod fall Syntheri Rock Supa Dam Backwater Kavala Caves Anshi national park