Dark Forest Resort Homestay Dandeli

Amenities

Swimming Pool
Jacuzzi Bath
Restaurant
Free Parking
Campfire
Cycling
Kayaking
Mountain View

About this stay

Dark Forest Resort Homestay Dandeli (also listed as Dark Forest Inn) sits in Chandewadi, about 20 km from Dandeli, surrounded by forest hills and bird life. Guests come for the pool with a mountain backdrop, quiet lawns, and a stay base with tents, commando tents, bamboo cottages and pool-facing cottages.

On the property you get river kayaking, boating, swimming, jacuzzi bath, trekking, cycling, campfire, archery, dart board, chess, volleyball and zorbing (subject to weather and staffing). One easy win here is borrowing a cycle and riding the forest edge around the stay.

Listed package rates are typically Rs 1600 for tent stay and Rs 2000 for cottage stay — confirm the latest price on WhatsApp before you pay.

How to reach

From Dandeli bus stand: about 20 km / 40–50 minutes by cab toward Chandewadi.
From Alnavar or Dharwad: share your train time and we will suggest a pickup.
Self-drive: pin “Dark Forest Resort Homestay Chandewadi Dandeli”; the last stretch is a forest / village 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, cottage or bamboo cottage (2 days / 1 night on the 1-night plan)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
River kayaking and river boating (subject to water level and staffing)
Swimming pool and jacuzzi bath access
Trekking and cycling around the forest edge
Campfire, archery, dart board, chess, volleyball and zorbing (subject to staffing / weather)
Free parking

Not included

White-water rafting on the Kali
Tiger Reserve jungle safari tickets (entry sold at the forest counter)
Entry to crocodile park, eco park, Magod Falls, Syntheri Rocks, Kavala or Sykes Point
Airport / railway / bus-stand cabs (taxi from about Rs 2000 depending on route)
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 Dark Forest package with meals and property activities

Day 1

Arrive, lunch, water activities

Check in from 11:00 AM and freshen up
Lunch at the property
Water activities — kayaking, boating, jacuzzi bath or swimming pool
Explore the grounds; archery, dart board, volleyball or a short cycle
Campfire and dinner

Day 2

Trek, breakfast and checkout

Early nature trek and bird watching around the forest edge
Breakfast
Optional short sightseeing (crocodile park / eco park — payable if entry applies)
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, trekking sandals, swimwear and a raincoat in monsoon.
Share train or bus arrival time if you need a pickup toward Chandewadi (about 20 km from Dandeli).
Tell us meal preference, veg or non-veg, and any allergies on WhatsApp.

On arrival

Check in from 11:00 AM. Early check-in depends on the previous guest.
Ask for cycles if you want a short forest ride around the property.
Confirm which water activities are running that afternoon (kayak, boat, jacuzzi, pool).
Confirm any extra safari or rafting slot with us the same evening.

Before checkout

Checkout is 11:00 AM. Ask if you need a bag hold after a morning trek or safari.
Settle extras (safari, rafting, sightseeing cabs) at the desk, not only on WhatsApp.
Allow about 40–50 minutes back to the Dandeli bus stand from Chandewadi.

Choose your room

Prices are per person for the itinerary you selected above. Tap a card to select it.

Camping tent at Dark Forest Resort Homestay Dandeli

Tent Stay

Camping / adventure tent · Sleeps 2

Forest edge
Meals
Activities

₹2,100 ₹1,600 per person

Food included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Food menu: Simple resort meals — South Indian breakfast; veg and non-veg thali for lunch and dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: River kayaking, river boating, swimming pool, jacuzzi bath, trekking, cycling, campfire, archery, dart board, chess, volleyball, zorbing
Extra activities (payable): White-water rafting, jungle safari, Magod / Syntheri / Sykes Point / backwaters, sightseeing cabs

Commando tent at Dark Forest Resort Homestay Dandeli

Commando Tent Stay

Commando / canvas tent · Sleeps 2

Canvas stay
Meals
Campfire

₹2,300 ₹1,800 per person

Food included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Food menu: Simple resort meals — South Indian breakfast; veg and non-veg thali for lunch and dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: River kayaking, river boating, swimming pool, jacuzzi bath, trekking, cycling, campfire, archery, dart board, chess, volleyball, zorbing
Extra activities (payable): White-water rafting, jungle safari, Magod / Syntheri / Sykes Point / backwaters, sightseeing cabs

Bamboo cottage bedroom at Dark Forest Resort Homestay Dandeli

Bamboo Cottage Stay

Bamboo-lined cottage · Sleeps 2

Bamboo walls
Meals
Pool view

₹2,500 ₹1,900 per person

Food included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Food menu: Simple resort meals — South Indian breakfast; veg and non-veg thali for lunch and dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: River kayaking, river boating, swimming pool, jacuzzi bath, trekking, cycling, campfire, archery, dart board, chess, volleyball, zorbing
Extra activities (payable): White-water rafting, jungle safari, Magod / Syntheri / Sykes Point / backwaters, sightseeing cabs

Pool-facing cottages at Dark Forest Resort Homestay Dandeli

Cottage Stay

Pool-facing cottage · Sleeps 3

Cottage room
Meals
Pool

₹2,600 ₹2,000 per person

Food included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Food menu: Simple resort meals — South Indian breakfast; veg and non-veg thali for lunch and dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
Activities included: River kayaking, river boating, swimming pool, jacuzzi bath, trekking, cycling, campfire, archery, dart board, chess, volleyball, zorbing
Extra activities (payable): White-water rafting, jungle safari, Magod / Syntheri / Sykes Point / backwaters, sightseeing cabs

Ratings and reviews

4.3 Good · listed guest reviews

Guest review · Listed review · 5/5

Loved the pool with the mountain backdrop. Cycling around the forest edge after lunch was the highlight.
Couple stay · Listed review · 4/5

Cottage was simple and clean. Jacuzzi and kayaking ran as listed — confirm timings the same evening you arrive.
Group trip · Listed review · 4/5

Good base in Chandewadi for birds and quiet mornings. Tent stay from about Rs 1600 — reconfirm the latest price on WhatsApp.

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Stay policies

Check-in: 11:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum stay: 1 night
ID: Any government photo ID. PAN card is not accepted as the only ID.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tell us allergies on WhatsApp.
Cancellation: Strict cancellation rules may apply. See our refund policy and confirm the cutoff on WhatsApp before you pay.

What’s nearby

Dandeli town / bus stand About 20 km
Cab toward Chandewadi. Share arrival time for a pickup suggestion.
Chandewadi / forest belt On site
Forest and bird views; cycles available for short rides around the property.
Tiger Reserve jungle safari Day trip
Safari tickets are sold at the forest counter.
Crocodile park / eco park Day trip
Often paired with a morning outing after breakfast.
Syntheri Rocks / Magod Falls Day trip
Allow a half day and a cab (payable).
Sykes Point / Terali Betta / backwaters Day trip
Forest viewpoints; permits may apply.