This tranquil camp is situated on the Ambika Nagar-Yellapur route. There is a nature interpretation centre with a small museum where the most chilling exhibit is the stuffed remains of a 13-ft long king cobra, caught in the area a few years ago. The forest department organises nature walks and jungle safaris here. Kulgi Nature Camp (Dandeli Tel: 08284-331585; Tariff: Rs 200-400) in the Kulgi Range can be booked at the Deputy Conservator of Forests Office in Dandeli. The camp closes for the monsoons.

This is the highest point in Uttara Kannada District that affords great vistas of the ghats and good options for mild trekking. Both Shiroli Peak and Kavala Caves lie within the limits of Dandeli Sanctuary.

Pre-historic man had made these limestone caves his home. Wend your way into the depths of these caves, after walking up the thousand steps through lush green foliage, and check out the natural formation that resembles a Shivling.