If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, brace yourself for a thrilling adventure at Anshi National Park to make your vacation to Dandeli worthwhile. It is a part of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and boasts of an interesting topography to explore the wonderful outdoors in the Western Ghats. One of the most peculiar things about Anshi National Park is that it is the only place in whole of Asia where you can spot the black panther.
Anshi National Park, in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is one of the most beautiful parks in India. Located amid the majestic Western Ghats, it has well acclaimed flora and fauna. It is part of the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary and is situated on the highway of Kanwar-Londa. Located on the river Kali, the park spans across an area of 340 square km.
It is situated at a height of 200 m to 925 m above sea level. The park experiences an average of 2500 m of heavy rainfall. The temperature in the region varies between 40 degrees C and 10 degrees C.
The government of India has declared the park as a protected reserve forest, renaming it as Kali Tiger Reserve. One of the main attractions in the park is the rare Black Panther. The park hosts the dense deciduous forests and evergreen rain forests. Wild life admirers will have ample opportunities to witness innumerable species of wild animals and birds roaming around in a natural habitat.
The park is encompassed by meandering rivers, deep valleys and pristine mountains. Adventure enthusiasts can opt for trekking and camping near the park. You can also experience the serenity of village life inside the park premises.
The resorts and lodges adjacent to the park keep the adventure seeking mind of the tourists engaged in several energetic activities like kayaking, rock climbing, safaris, trekking, biking, bird watching, etc. The World Wide Fund for Nature has declared the park as endangered to protect the biodiversity of the park
How To Reach
By Road:
The park is well connected with all the major cities of Karnataka through an excellent network of inter-linked roads. Private and Government owned vehicles operate at regular intervals to and from the park.
By Rail:
There are three railway stations near the park. The nearest is the Kanwar railway station at a distance of 60 km from the park. The next option is the Londa railway station which is 100 km away from the park. The third one is the Dharwad railway station, located approximately 106 km from the park. Buses and cabs are available in plenty from the railway stations to reach the park.
By Air:
The park is well connected to two nearby airports. Dharwad airport is located at a distance of 106 km from the park. The Belgaum airport is 150 km away from the Anshi National Park. You can avail buses or cabs from the airport to reach the park.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Anshi National Park is between November and May when the weather is pleasant and comfortable. The temperature varies within the range of 16 deg centigrade and 35 deg centigrade. It is easy to spot the rare Black Panther at this time of the year. The unique feature of the park is to watch the Black Panther roaming around in its natural habitat. You can also visit the park in other months too but it is advisable to avoid the hot sun to restrain yourself from being tired and scorched by the heat.
Price
Free
