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Dandeli Wildlife SanctuaryThe sanctuary covers part of the rich forests of the Uttara Kannada District, on the banks of the river Kali. In the jungles of Dandeli, one can spot several animals as well as birds including many endangered species – provided the reasonable ground for the government to declare the Dandeli forest, a National Wildlife Sanctuary in 1956.The sanctuary now covers an area of 834.16 square kilometres. This sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary of Karnataka.Along with its adjoining Anshi National Park, Dandeli is an abode of 40 tigers. All credit goes to the government announced Project Tiger that has helped increase the tiger-count to 40 from just 13 in 1997. Distance by Road :: Dharwad - 57 Kms, Hubballi - 72 Kms, Belagavi - 109 Kms, Goa - 145 Kms, Bengaluru - 580 Kms, Londa - 25 Kms. |
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HALIYAL FORTThe small path between the rocked hillocks leads to Haliyal fort. It is said to be constructed by Shivaji. The fossils of the rocked way can be seen even today and the department of Forest has come out with a beautiful garden around the fort. Visiting Kulagi or Dandeli will bring the traveler very near to this fort. August to March will be pleasant to visit the place.
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