Tusker Trails Resort Dandeli

Amenities

Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Free Parking
Doctors on Call
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Rain Dance
Campfire
Kayaking
Archery

About this stay

Tusker Trails Resort Dandeli is a Pradhani stay with tents, bamboo and AC cottages, a swimming pool and an open dining hall — about 10 km from the Dandeli Tiger Reserve safari belt.

Packages include meals plus kayaking, boating, river swimming, pool, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, archery, dart board and campfire. Rafting and jungle safari are extras. Sightseeing toward Magod, Syntheri, Kavala, Sykes Point, Supa Dam and similar spots is easy to add with a cab.

Listed packages start around Tent Rs 1400, Bamboo cottage Rs 1800, Maharaja tent Rs 2000 and AC cottage Rs 2500 per person with meals. Confirm the latest rate on WhatsApp — weekends and holidays can differ.

How to reach

From Dandeli bus stand: short cab ride toward Pradhani / Tusker Trails.
From Alnavar or Dharwad: share your train time and we will suggest a pickup.
Self-drive: pin “Tusker Trails Resort Pradhani Dandeli”; the last stretch is a village / forest road.

Package details

1-night / 2-day stay with meals and property activities. Rafting, safari and sightseeing cabs are extra.

Included

Stay in the selected tent or cottage (2 days / 1 night on the 1-night plan)
Unlimited breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg)
Kayaking, boating and river swimming (subject to water level)
Swimming pool and rain dance on property
Trekking, nature walk, archery and dart board
Campfire (weather permitting)
Restaurant dining and free parking
Pet-friendly stay (confirm pets on WhatsApp before arrival)

Not included

White-water rafting on the Kali — short / mid / long (payable; confirm slots)
Jungle safari tickets at the Pansoli / forest counter
Sightseeing cabs for Magod, Syntheri, Kavala, Sykes Point, Supa Dam and similar spots
Airport / railway / bus-stand transfers
Extra mattress or extra person beyond room occupancy
Soft drinks, bottled water and snacks
Tips and personal expenses
Any activity not listed as included

Itinerary

Pick a stay length. Room prices below are per person for that plan.

2 days · the listed Tusker Trails plan with meals and property activities

Day 1

Arrive, lunch, pool and water activities

Check in from 12:00 PM and freshen up
Lunch at the open-air dining hall
Swimming pool, kayaking, boating or river swimming
Archery, dart board or a short trek
Campfire / rain dance and dinner

Day 2

Nature walk, breakfast, sightseeing buffer

Early nature walk or trek around the property belt
Breakfast
Optional Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point (cab payable)
Checkout by 11:00 AM

To-do list

A short checklist so the stay and add-on activities actually happen.

Before you leave

Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport / driving licence). PAN alone is not enough.
Pack light cottons, swimwear, trekking sandals and a raincoat in monsoon.
Share train or bus arrival time if you need a pickup toward Pradhani.
Tell us meal preference, veg or non-veg, and any allergies on WhatsApp.
If bringing a pet, confirm the pet policy and charges in advance.

On arrival

Check in from 12:00 PM. Early check-in depends on the previous guest.
Lunch, then pool, kayaking, boating or river swimming.
Confirm any safari or rafting slot with us the same evening.

Before checkout

Early nature walk or trek if you want it before breakfast.
Checkout is 11:00 AM (bag hold on request after a morning outing).
Settle extras (safari, rafting, sightseeing cabs) at the desk, not only on WhatsApp.

Choose your room

Prices are per person for the itinerary you selected above. Tap a card to select it. Delux cottage, commando tent, dormitory and family room are also available — ask on WhatsApp for today’s rate.

Canvas tent under a metal roof at Tusker Trails Resort Dandeli

Tent Stay

Forest camping tent · Sleeps 2

Campfire
Meals
Pool

₹1,800 ₹1,400 per person

Food included: Unlimited breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg)
Food menu: Idli / vada / puri bhaji or dosa with tea/coffee for breakfast; rice, chapati, veg and chicken curry, salad and sweets for lunch/dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, archery, dart board, campfire
Extra activities (payable): Short / mid / long rafting, jungle safari (Pansoli counter), Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point / Supa Dam cabs

Brick cottages beside the pool at Tusker Trails Dandeli

Bamboo Cottage Stay

Bamboo cottage · Sleeps 3

Cottage
Meals
Pool

₹2,200 ₹1,800 per person

Food included: Unlimited breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg)
Food menu: Idli / vada / puri bhaji or dosa with tea/coffee for breakfast; rice, chapati, veg and chicken curry, salad and sweets for lunch/dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, archery, dart board, campfire
Extra activities (payable): Short / mid / long rafting, jungle safari (Pansoli counter), Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point / Supa Dam cabs

Interior of a luxury tent at Tusker Trails Resort Dandeli

Maharaja Tent Stay

Luxury / Maharaja tent · Sleeps 2

Luxury tent
Meals
Activities

₹2,500 ₹2,000 per person

Food included: Unlimited breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg)
Food menu: Idli / vada / puri bhaji or dosa with tea/coffee for breakfast; rice, chapati, veg and chicken curry, salad and sweets for lunch/dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, archery, dart board, campfire
Extra activities (payable): Short / mid / long rafting, jungle safari (Pansoli counter), Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point / Supa Dam cabs

Lit brick cottages at Tusker Trails Resort Dandeli

AC Cottage Stay

Air-conditioned cottage · Sleeps 3

AC
Meals
Pool nearby

₹3,200 ₹2,500 per person

Food included: Unlimited breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg)
Food menu: Idli / vada / puri bhaji or dosa with tea/coffee for breakfast; rice, chapati, veg and chicken curry, salad and sweets for lunch/dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: Kayaking, boating, river swimming, swimming pool, rain dance, trekking, nature walk, archery, dart board, campfire
Extra activities (payable): Short / mid / long rafting, jungle safari (Pansoli counter), Magod / Syntheri / Kavala / Sykes Point / Supa Dam cabs

Ratings and reviews

4.0 Good · 320 reviews

Karthik R. · Guest review · 4/5

Pool and open dining made the group trip easy. Tent package with meals and kayaking was good value.
Ananya M. · Guest review · 5/5

Bamboo cottage felt private. Rain dance and campfire were a hit with the kids.
Vishal P. · Guest review · 4/5

About 10 km from the safari gate — we did morning safari and were back for lunch. Confirm rafting slots early.
Deepa S. · Guest review · 4/5

AC cottage was cooler in peak summer. Food was unlimited and home-style.

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Stay policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum stay: 1 night
ID: Any government photo ID. PAN card is not accepted as the only ID.
Meals: Unlimited breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tell us allergies on WhatsApp.
Pets: Pet friendly — confirm before you arrive.
Advance: Typically 40% to confirm; balance at check-in. Confirm on WhatsApp.
Cancellation: Strict rules may apply. See our refund policy and confirm the cutoff on WhatsApp before you pay.

What’s nearby

Pradhani On property belt
Tusker Trails is listed at Pradhani, Dandeli — share your pin if you self-drive.
Dandeli Tiger Reserve safari About 10 km
Safari tickets are sold at the forest / Pansoli counter.
Dandeli town / bus stand Short cab ride
Share your arrival time if you need a pickup.
Moulangi river / backwaters Day trip
Easy add-on with a local driver.
Syntheri / Magod / Sykes Point Day trip
Allow a half day and a cab (payable).
Supa Dam / Kavala Caves Day trip
Popular sightseeing stops from the Pradhani belt.