Dandeli National Park

{{Short description|National park in the Western Ghats of India}}

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Dandeli National Park is a protected area in the Western Ghats, India.

The park was created in 2007 by merging with the neighboring Anshi Nature Reserve as part of a tiger protection program. Today, they cover an area of about 834 square kilometers. Nature lovers here can enjoy an unforgettable landscape and admire the richness of diversity.{{Cite web|title=Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary- Dandeli National Park in Karnataka|url=https://www.tourmyindia.com/wildlife_sancturies/dandeli-national-park.html|access-date=2021-05-26|website=tourmyindia.com}}

Flora

The forest is mostly evergreen with shades of olive, caused by numerous creepers, wildflowers and shrubs. Some of the plant species that thrive here are: Eucalyptus, Tectona grandis, Grevillea Robusta, T. bellerica, Adina cordifolia, Mitragyna parviflora, Acacia, Xylia xylocarpa and various types of orchids.{{Cite web|title=Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary – Dandeli National Park {{!}} Karnataka|url=https://www.avathi.com/stories/dandeli-wildlife-sanctuary?dd=16|access-date=2021-05-26|website=avathi.com}}

See also

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