Avoid
Dandeli in May
Karnataka, India
Very hot.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Very hot.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback to town, SUV for forest routes.. road condition: Good highway. Last stretch to resorts narrow.. public transport: Buses from Hubli/Dharwad.. from nearest city: Hubli 73km (2hrs). Goa 150km (3.5hrs).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Dandeli Police Station. nearest hospital: Dandeli town hospital. Hubli (73km) for advanced.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent in town. Patchy inside sanctuary.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Exciting adventure activities, Nature experience
Elevation
470m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | River flow good. Cool mornings. Rafting excellent. |
| February | 3/5 | River reducing. Still good for rafting. |
| March | 3/5 | Warming up. Wildlife sightings improving. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. Limited water activities. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Very hot. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon starts. Rafting suspended. |
| July | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon. River flooding. |
| August | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Forest lush. River filling. |
| October | 5/5 | Best month — river has monsoon flow, weather cleared. Rafting restarts. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent — rafting, safari, all activities open. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, dry, river still flowing. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hubli 73km (2hrs). Goa 150km (3.5hrs).. Roads: Good highway. Last stretch to resorts narrow.. Self-drive: Hatchback to town, SUV for forest routes.. Public transport: Buses from Hubli/Dharwad.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
470m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
mid-range
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