Maha / 6 : Adventure / Nature Unlimited

Route - Dandeli (3) - Wildernest (2) (Ex-Mumbai / Ex-Pune / Ex-Kolhapur / Ex-Goa / Ex- Belgaum)

Highlights : This is a classic adventure / nature itinerary for those who love eco-tourism, nature centric cut off stays and a bit of activities and adventure. While Dandeli and Chorla Ghats considering both are set around thick rainforests, are two totally different experiences. Dandeli is set deep within a rainforest by the gurgling Kali River whereas Chorla Ghats, the stays are set atop the hill overlooking the valley and waterfalls.

Activities at Dandeli

• Wildlife and Nature - Jungle Safari, Nature Trails, Bird Watching, Croc Trek, Night Fall Experience

• Excursions - Visit to Syntheri Rocks, Visit to Cavla Caves, Sunset Point, Visit to The Mysterious Little Tibet

• Water Adventures - White Water Rafting, Coracle Ride, Canyoning, Moonlight Boatride, Fishing Tackle

• Land Adventures - Mountain Biking, Cycling

• Sport Fishing in Kali River - Snake Fish, Kadas, Rohu, Katla, Panal Kamin, Maral, Golsi, Pithol, Cat Fish (Tiger), Gojal, Tortoise.

Activities at Chorla Ghats

• Walk to waterfall

• Nature Walk / Soft Trekking

• Butterfly watching

• Bird Watching

Note

• Dudhsagar Waterfalls in Goa are an attractions in Monsoon / Winter and so a stay around Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary could be considered as well as an extension.

• Chorla Ghats / Dandeli to Mumbai are quite a distance (550 kms - 9-10 hours). So a transit stay either at Panhala or Kolhapur or Belgaum could be considered (while approaching destinatiosn via NH-4). On the return if one takes NH-17, then Chiplun is an excellent stopover option. 

Transport : Ex-Pune, Ex-Mumbai, Ex-Belgaum, Ex-Goa and Ex-Kolhapur Transport can be organised at actual costs. 

Seasonality - This circuit could be done all round the year. However considering it rains a lot in Dandeli in Monsoon (June-Sept), unless one likes lot of rains its not the best season then. 

Access : Most guests end up driving in from Mumbai / Pune / Kolhapur / Belgaum or Goa. Londa (36 kms) / Belgaum (60 kms) are best arrival points for Dandeli by Train (on the Mumbai-Pune-Bangalore Southern rail route). Thivim (North Goa) is closest railhead to Chorla Ghats but Belgaum (80 kms) isnt too far away. Karmali / Madgaon would be closer for Dudhsagar. 

For Reservations, Travel Planning Assistance and a firm cost estimate email: maha06@nivalink.co.in