Jog Falls & Dandeli · Kali river forests and rafting
Dandeli group trip guide
Dandeli: Kali river forests and rafting in Jog Falls & Dandeli, Karnataka. From Hubballi-Dharwad it is 80 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it 2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Hubballi-Dharwad costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Hubballi-Dharwad
- 80 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2 days
- Best season
- October to May
- Fare from Hubballi-Dharwad
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Hubballi (HBX) or Belagavi (IXG)
Dandeli in Uttara Kannada sits in thick forest on the Kali river, with a wildlife sanctuary known for its birds, especially hornbills.
White-water rafting and kayaking on the Kali are run by licensed operators in the season.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Dandeli from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Dandeli
₹27,700–34,000
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 459 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
An adventure weekend for college groups, friends and corporate teams from Hubballi, Belagavi, Goa or Pune.
Forests & wildlifeWaterfalls & the Western Ghats
How far is Dandeli
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 459 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Mysuru | 517 km | 10–11 h | – |
| Mangaluru | 350 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 80 km | 2–3 h | – |
Group fares from Hubballi-Dharwad
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to May.
- Time to give it: 2 days.
- Who goes: College groups, Friends, Corporate groups.
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Circuits that include Dandeli
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Hubballi (HBX) or Belagavi (IXG).
- Nearest railway station: Alnavar or Londa.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Dandeli
Approved operators who take groups to Dandeli. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
459 km by road from Dandeli
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Dandeli
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Hubballi-Dharwad-inda Dandeli-ge eshtu doora? (How far is Dandeli from Hubballi-Dharwad?)
80 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Dandeli-ge tempo traveller-ge eshtu aagutte? (What does a tempo traveller to Dandeli cost?)
Round trip from Hubballi-Dharwad (80 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Dandeli cost?
Round trip from Hubballi-Dharwad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Dandeli?
2 days. With the drive from Hubballi-Dharwad, plan 2 days in all. An adventure weekend for college groups, friends and corporate teams from Hubballi, Belagavi, Goa or Pune.
When is the best time to visit Dandeli?
October to May.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Dandeli from abroad?
Nearest airport: Hubballi (HBX) or Belagavi (IXG). Nearest railway station: Alnavar or Londa. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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