Kali River

The best time to visit the Kali River in Dandeli is between the months of October and May, which consists of the winter and summer season. However, the weather remains pleasant throughout the year, and you can plan your visit depending on the activities you are planning to enjoy during your vacation.

Summer: The summer months in Dandeli last from March to May, when the temperatures are moderate and the conditions of the Kali River are ideal for adventure activities. You can enjoy river rafting, canoeing and kayaking on the waters of the Kali. On land, you can go bird-watching and hike through the dense jungles.

Monsoon: If you are planning on visiting Dandeli for river-rafting, then it is best that you avoid planning your vacation during monsoon, which is between July and September. This is the time when the area experiences very heavy rainfall and the Kali River also gets flooded. The shores are muddy and the waters are more turbulent than usual.

Winter: The onset of winter starts from October and lasts till March-April. You can see many migratory birds that visit the area during this time and also engage in other, more rigorous adventure sports such as mountain climbing and trekking. This is the best time to visit the Kali River in Dandeli.

Location : Dandeli, Karnataka 581363

Stretch : 184km (course of the full Kali River)

Height : 472m above sea level

Average temperature : 25 degrees Celsius

Places to Eat near Kali River Dandeli

Although you will find an ample spread of food and beverages in the resorts near the river in which you are staying, you can also check out some of the other eateries nearby:

1. Bismillah Hotel : This is a small, road-side tea shop that sells all the essential dishes for a good, healthy and hearty breakfast. You will find an unlimited supply of tea and biscuits along with light snacks to keep you full during your breaks.

2. Kamath Refreshment : Serving up a flurry of fresh South Indian dishes, along with snacky, fast-food, this is the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal with your family. It is a very popular breakfast joint which is also frequented by the locals.

3. Vali’s Hyderabadi Biryani Plaza : If you are in the mood for a heavier meal with proper seating and uncompromising quality, then you can also check out this restaurant which serves a host of North and South Indian dishes, prepared in the most authentic style.

By flight: The nearest airport to Dandeli is Hubli Airport, which is 73km away. From the airport, you can find several taxis and cars that you can rent to take you to Kali River in Dandeli. You can also travel to Dandeli via the KSRTC buses that connect Hubli to Dandeli.

By train: There is a train station in Dandeli which is called Ambewadi station. There are regular trains plying to and from the station from nearby cities like Bangalore, Vijaypur, Karwar and Hyderabad. From the station, it is a short ride away on a rented taxi or local bus to the Kali River.

By road: There is a well-planned bus service that plies between Bangalore and Dandeli. It is called the Rajahamsa Executive Bus Service, which is organized by the KSRTC, which takes you on a 12-hour journey from Bangalore main to the Kali River in Dandeli.