Kali Tiger Reserve

Kali Tiger Reserve is a protected tiger reserve in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, formed by merging Anshi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary along the Kali River. Spread over about 1,300 sq km of dense evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats, it is known for tigers, black panthers, elephants and diverse birdlife. It offers jungle safaris, nature trails and river-based activities centered around Dandeli and Anshi ranges.

Visitors can expect dense evergreen and moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats with the Kali River flowing through the reserve. The experience centers on guided jeep safaris and nature trails through core and buffer zones to spot wildlife and birds, viewpoints over forested valleys, and river-side activities near Dandeli. Facilities are basic forest department rest houses, safari counters and interpretation centres, with access controlled by permits and forest guides.

Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary was declared in 1956 and Anshi National Park in 1987. The two were combined as Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve in 2007 under Project Tiger, and renamed Kali Tiger Reserve in December 2015 after the Kali River that flows through the landscape.