Dandeli is a small town in the western ghats of North-West Karnataka, India. Dandeli is known as a wildlife sanctuary and is proud of being one of the tiger projects. People have also moved from across India to work in the industries in Dandeli. Dandeli is also known for its adventure activities on the River Kali. Located close to the Supa Dam on Kali, Dandeli offers options for white water rafting and canoeing. The rapids are class 3 and there is one recirculating rapid in the circuit.

Dandeli is 78 km from Hubli and 32 km from Alnavar. The nearest railway stations are Londa, Alnavar, Dharwar and Hubli.

• From Bangalore, one could take the train (to Alnavar or Hubli) or KSRTC bus (to Hubli or Dharwad) and take the local bus to reach Dandeli.there are direct buses to Dandeli from all the major destinations. Alternatively, KSRTC runs a Rajahamsa Executive bus service (Non A/C, Push back seats, Air suspension) from Dandeli to Bangalore. The bus departs from Dandeli at 17:30. It takes around 12 hours to reach Bangalore.
• From Hyderabad, one can take a train to Londa and take a taxi or bus to Dandeli.
• Karwar town which is the district headquarters of Uttara Kannada district where Dandeli lies is connected by Konkan railway route. Karwar is at a distance of 110 kilometres from Dandeli.

• Dharwad is at distance of 71 Kilometre from Dandeli by road.
• Mangalore or Mangalooru is at distance of 371 kilometre from Dandeli by road.
• Karwar the district headquarters is at distance of 110 kilometre.