Hubballi: The Kali Tiger Reserve has been awarded as the ‘best eco-tourism destination’ in Karnataka by the Tourism Department and the FKCCI of Bengaluru. The award will be presented in a function to be held in Bengaluru on Monday.

The tiger reserve is a favorite destination among nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. It’s the only tiger reserve in Karnataka to have dedicated trekking routes where trained guides lead the walk in deep jungles.

Dandeli is also famous for white water rafting. Many tourists come down to Dandeli to watch the hornbills, which are in large numbers here. A number of important destinations such as Syntheri Rocks and Kavala Caves also make Dandeli a unique tourism destination.

Director of Kali Reserve K Sreenivasulu said in the last two years, the number of visitors has increase tremendously due to different packages available for them.

“Besides the famous Kulgi nature camp, the forest camps in Anashi and Castle Rock are attracting tourists. Recently the Attiveri Bird Sanctuary has been added to Kali Reserve and we have created a new jungle camp for tourists. About 108 km of upcoming Great Canera Trail trekking route will fall within Kali Reserve and work is underway to create routes and camping facilities,” he said.