Dandeli, around 125 km from Goa, home to the majestic Kali River, is a popular rafting destination in Karnataka. The swift Kali River with rapids graded between 2 and 3, positioned on the margins of Goa and Maharashtra, serves as a splendid white water rafting site for beginners (9 km run) as well as experienced rafting enthusiasts (14 km run). Being positioned around 1,800 feet above sea level, bordered by lush tropical rain forests; the area receives rainfall almost throughout the year and thus has a superb climate all year round that attracts tourists in large. numbers.
Day 0: Hyderabad to Hubli by Train
To go to Dandeli from Hyderabad, We will take the train from Hyderabad to Hubli. Hubli to Hubli will be by local tempo traveller.
- Please check “How to reach” section for boarding points from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai & Pune/Mumbai.
Note: We can book an AC bus after 8 PM as well. It costs an extra amount of Rs. 500 per person.
Day 1: Dandeli river rafting and watersports
- Reach Hubbali by 6.30 AM
- We will use Washrooms inside the train to save time.
- Get into a private vehicle in Hubbali.
- Quick breakfast stop on the way.
- We will go through the forest. The journey will be scenic. On the way, we will stop for a group photo somewhere.
- We reach Dandeli around lunch time. We will have a buffet lunch
- After lunch, we will go to do river rafting in the Kali river. We will do Jacuzzi bath at the end of the rafting. Life jackets for rafting will be provided. You can carry an action camera like Gopro etc to capture videos and photos of river rafting. Otherwise, the rafting guide will be having a camera, we can pay and split the camera charges.
- Other activities
- Kayaking in Kali river
- Zorbing in Kali river
- Ziplining across the Kali river
- After completing all activities will head to sunset point at Supa dam. after witnessing the sunset, we will head back to our stay in Dandeli. Supa dam is really good for sightseeing and photoshoots.
- After reaching the stay, We will freshen up and have dinner (Veg & Non-veg buffet) and settle in rooms.
- Indoor games at stay:
- Campfire with music
- Carrom
- Chess
- Archery
- Dartboard
- Badminton
- Followed by, campfire session along with music for some time. If you are not sleepy, we can still talk about travel and adventurous stories session.
Day 2: Dandeli adventure activities and sightseeing
- We will wake up early in the morning and go for a small hike in the forest. Local guides will accompany us. Mostly, we will try to be in the forest by Sunrise time.
- Other activities available
- After the morning hike, we will come back to stay and have breakfast.
- Followed by, we will do the pending activities from Day 1
- Activities
- River swimming
- Boating in Kali river
- After completing the activities, we will check out the rooms and head towards railway station.
- We will head to Hubli Jn. Once we reach Hubli, we will have our dinner and get on train.
- The next day, morning 7 AM, we will reach Hyderabad