for wealthier, mobile residents from India and elsewhere. The biodiversity in the forest has attracted sufficient tourism to support a number of resorts in the vicinity of Dandeli. The government has promoted eco-tourism with proper planning of the healthy breeding of wild animals. The natural environment of the area attracts tourists from other parts of India and abroad. It is an adventure sports destination, and a white-water rafting destination in South India. It is one of the few locations where rafting is possible even in peak summer months of March to June. Dandeli also offers many other adventure activities like Kayaking, Zorbing, Jungle safari, Cannoeing, River crossing etc. Temples and Matha Dandelappa Temple (Haliyal Road) Shree Ishwar Temple (Old Dandeli) Shree Veerabhadreshwar Temple (JN Road) Shiva Mandir (Kogilban Road)) Mrutyunjay Math (Bank of River Kali) Datta Mandir (Kogilban Road) Shree Nagadevata Mandir (Ambewadi) Shree Ram Mandir (WCPM Area) Shree Balamuri Ganesh Mandir (Ganesh Gudi Road) Shree Raghavendra Swami Math (Town ship) Shankaracharya Math (Town ship) Venkataramana Temple (Kogilban Road) Jagadamba Temple – Savji's (Maruti Nagar) Hanuman temple (JN Road) Sai Baba Temple (Basveshwar Nagar, Ambewadi) Shree Durga Devi Temple (Near Government Hospital, JN Road) Landmarks Dandeli is surrounded by natural, historic, and religious landmarks: the River Kali, the caves of Kavala, the Syntheri Rocks, the Ulavi temple, and Sykes point. Karnataka Power Corporation residential colony is situated in Ambikanagar. ( from Dandeli). Nagajhari powerhouse is also nearby Ambikanagar where electricity is generated through hydropower. Also, other hydroelectric projects of KPCL like Supa dam, Tattihalla dam, Bommanahalla dam are located surrounding Dandeli town. Other attractions The sanctuary provides rafting opportunities at the Virnoli Rapids connected to the Kali River. Other tourist activities include nature walks, boating, bird watching, crocodile spotting and angling. Nearby tourist spots include Ulavi, Syntheri Rocks, Anashi National Park, and Moulangi. See also Karwar Mangalore Sirsi References External links Cities and towns in Uttara Kannada district Populated places in the Western Ghats Tourism in Karnataka