Jungle Lodges

Jungle lodge Dandeli ( Kali Adventure Camp) - A home away from home Stay 26 Sept to 29 Sept 17 The title of my review sums up our stay at the Jungle lodge Dandeli ( Kali Adventure Camp). My kudos to the fantastic staff & Manager who run this outfit. Though a Govt. Undertaking, their attutude and cheerfulness far surpasses that of any equivalent private resort. Bereft of the fancy, it's a rustic setup for the hardy. I would be failing in my duty if I did not mention a few names amongst all, who went the extra mile to make our stay truly homely. Mr. Anikit ( Manager), Shashidhar, Dutta, Pramod, Man singh and Ram singh. The food (like home), easy on the stomach was such a welcome change from the oil soaked fare dished out in many other resorts. Kudos to all the cooks who dished out the delectable fare. Different varieties of fish adorned each meal. Indian is the standard fare but I am sure the cooks can accommodate Chinese and continental too, if requested. The time of our visit ( end Sept) was a dampener though. It was disappointing not to be able to challenge the Rapids of the kali river. Ideal time starts from end October. Also the unusual rain this year played truant for the jungle safari and other outdoor bird watching and trekking activities. The property is not much to crow about, for the price. However it's clean, and home to a variety of birds among which a fleet of majestic hornbills, perched high up on the trees, announcing their presence with puppy like shrill cries. Unfortunately sighting of the prehistoric croc. Slipped our eye due to the muddy water of the mighty kali. On the whole a great place to chill in off season and I am sure an adventurers adrenalin rush during season, when the clean and misleading charm of the kali beko one to indulge in it's nuances.