Dandeli tour packages
The Heaven of Forest
About Dandeli
A small town in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, surrounded by dense forest, rolling hills and the Kali River. The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the black panther and the Malabar pied hornbill, and the river is the place for rafting and kayaking. At night the forest comes alive with sound.
Dandeli is the adventure day of the Karnataka trips. Groups arrive in the morning after an overnight drive, spend the day on the Kali River and in the forest, and end with a rain dance, DJ and campfire at the resort before moving on.
Things to do in Dandeli
- Raft boating, kayaking and zorbing on the river
- Hanging log, zig-zag bridge, quake walk and zip line
- Backwaters and Eco Moulangi
- Morning trek through the forest
- Rain dance with DJ and a campfire at the resort
Trip photos
A day in Dandeli with Trip Campus
Dandeli: raft boating, kayaking and zorbing, with hanging log, zig-zag bridge, quake walk and land zip line complimentary. Backwaters and Eco Moulangi after lunch, then resort check-in, indoor games, swimming, rain dance with DJ and a campfire. Stay in Dandeli.
From day 3 of the Chikmagalur + Dandeli + Gokarna itinerary.
How to get to Dandeli from Kerala
Trip Campus groups reach Dandeli by train from Thrissur or by train from Kuttippuram or with pickup at Mangalore railway station. On the Dandeli + Goa by Train tour (5 days), the route is Thrissur · Mangalore · Dandeli · Old Goa · North Goa. On the Hampi + Dandeli + Goa tour (6 days), the route is Kuttippuram · Mangalore · Hampi · Dandeli · Goa. On the Chikmagalur + Dandeli + Goa tour (6 days), the route is Thrissur · Mangalore · Chikmagalur · Dandeli · Old Goa · North Goa. The train or bus, stay and meals are arranged for the whole group.
Best time to visit Dandeli
October to February for river activities and forest walks.
Tips for college groups
- Wear quick-drying clothes and footwear that can get wet for rafting and kayaking.
- Leave phones and wallets in the bus or a waterproof pouch during water activities.
- Follow the instructors' safety briefing and keep life jackets on throughout.
- Carry mosquito repellent for the evening at the forest resort.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Dandeli?
October to February for river activities and forest walks.
How do we get to Dandeli from Kerala?
By train from Thrissur, or by train from Kuttippuram, or with pickup at Mangalore railway station. Trip Campus arranges the transport, stay and meals for the whole group.
Which Trip Campus packages include Dandeli?
Dandeli + Goa by Train (5 days), Hampi + Dandeli + Goa (6 days), Chikmagalur + Dandeli + Goa (6 days), Chikmagalur + Dandeli + Gokarna (5 days), Dandeli + Gokarna by Train (4 days).
What should we carry?
Medicines for headache, cold and travel sickness; A cap and your ID card; Sweater, jacket, scarf or other warm wear; Lotion, lip balm, woollen socks and gloves.