Bison River Resort:
Bison River Resort is a located at Ganeshgudi in Dandeli national
Park (Karnataka, India) offering a wide variety of activities (white water
rafting, canyoning, jungle safaris etc). Kali, the most famous perennial
river flowing through the Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India.
Located on the scenic banks of the magnificient River Kali, a short drive from Dandeli Wildlife sanctuary, lies Bison River Resort. Bison River Resort offers tastefully decorated rooms each with a panoramic view of the fascinating River kali.
The sanctuary is generally undulating with steep slopes with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrain. Bison River Resort offers a wide variety of thrilling adventure and wildlife activities. There are many facilities which include a multi cuisine restaurant offering delicious meals, a well stocked bar, a comprehensive wildlife library.
Spend time on a nature walk discovring the beauties of Nature or spend
an afternoon fishing on the banks of the Kali.In the Evenings unwind by
watching an exciting wildlife movie or discover local culture in the form
of tribal dances.
How to Get There:
The nearest airport is 140 kms from Dabolim,Goa . Hubli, 85 kms from Dandeli, is one of the bigger junctions for those travelling from Bangalore / Mumbai.It is just 10 kms from Dandeli Wildlife sanctuary. Most people prefer to take a bus from Bangalore or Goa to Dandeli. At 481 km from Bangalore, it's an overnight journey to Dandeli. The camp is located just 1 km from bus stand.
The nearest railhead for those travelling from Goa to Dandeli is Londa,
45 km away. From Mumbai and Pune, by train to Londa or Dharwad or
Karwar (through konkan railways) and then by road to Dandeli. From Hyderabad,
by train to Hubli-Dharwad and then by road to Dandeli.
Facilities at Bison River Resort include
All Rooms Self ContainedMulticuisine Restaurant
professionally managed WHITE WATER RAFTING
jungle safaris with professional naturalists
elephant safaries (subject to availability) and fishing raft
joyrides - coracle rides
nature treks
bird watching treks
cycling
bonfire nights
barbecues
Wildlife Library
Wildlife and Nature
Rafting
Coracle Ride
Kayaking
Canyoning
Moonlight Boatride
Fishing Tackle
Tribal Experience
Visit to Tribal Village
Tribal Dance
Land Adventures
Mountain Biking
Cycling
Visit to Cavla Caves
Sporting Fishes of Kali River
Snake Fish, Kadas, Rohu, Katla, Panal Kamin, Maral, Golsi, Pithol, Cat Fish (Tiger), Gojal, Tortoise.
Wildlife
The main Wildlife species include Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Civet Cat, Wild Boar, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Mongose, Porcupine, Wild Dog,Giant Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, Jackal, Common Langur, etc.The main Bird species include Magpie Robin, Blue Headed Gound Thrush, Golden Back, Woodpecker, Indian Cuckoo, Crested Serpent Eagle, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Grey Horbbil and a large variety of other birds.
Other interesting sight seeing areas within the sanctuary include: Syntheri Rocks, Vincholi Rapids, Sykes Point, Kavala Caves.