Arrive, lunch, water activities
- Check in from 11:00 AM and freshen up
- Lunch at the resort
- Kayaking, boating, jacuzzi bath or swimming
- Archery, badminton or cycling around the property
- Campfire and dinner
River resort · Ganeshgudi
Laguna River Resort Dandeli
On the Kali at Ganeshgudi · about 26 km from Dandeli · cottage package from Rs 3000
Amenities
- River View
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Campfire
- Kayaking
- Jacuzzi Bath
- Zip Line
- Pet Friendly
About this stay
Laguna River Resort Dandeli sits in Ganeshgudi on the bank of the Kali — about 26 km from Dandeli — with forest around and a river view in front of the property. Guests pick it for evening hangouts by the water, bird life and a packed activity day.
The listed fully loaded plan includes stay, meals and activities such as kayaking, boating, jacuzzi bath, zorbing, zip line, archery, trekking, cycling and campfire. Sightseeing toward Eco Park, Supa Dam, backwaters and Crocodile Park is easy to add with a local cab.
Cottage stay is listed around Rs 3000 per person for the 2D/1N package. Tent stay is the budget option — confirm the latest tent and cottage rates on WhatsApp before you pay.
How to reach
- From Dandeli bus stand: about 26 km by cab toward Ganeshgudi / Laguna River Resort.
- From Alnavar or Dharwad: share your train time and we will suggest a pickup (cabs from about Rs 2000 depending on route).
- Self-drive: pin “Laguna River Resort Ganeshgudi Dandeli”; the last stretch is a village / forest road.
Package details
2 days / 1 night with 1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast. Check-in 11:00 AM · checkout 11:00 AM. Sightseeing cabs are extra.
Included
- Stay in the selected tent or cottage (2 days / 1 night on the 1-night plan)
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast on the listed plan)
- River kayaking, river boating and swimming
- Natural jacuzzi bath and coracle ride (subject to water level)
- Zorbing, zip line and archery / target shooting
- Trekking and cycling around the property
- Campfire (weather permitting)
- Dart board and fishing (when available)
- Free parking
Not included
- Extra rafting slots beyond what the host runs on your dates (confirm on WhatsApp)
- Jungle safari tickets at the forest counter
- Dandeli local transport for sightseeing (Eco Park, Supa Dam, backwaters, Crocodile Park — cab payable)
- Airport / railway / bus-stand cabs (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 Laguna fully loaded plan with meals and property activities
Trek, breakfast, sightseeing buffer
- Early trek and bird watching in the forest belt
- Breakfast
- Optional Eco Park / Supa Dam / backwaters / Crocodile Park (cab payable)
- Checkout by 11:00 AM
3 days · extra morning for safari without rushing the river day
Arrive, lunch, river evening
- Check in from 11:00 AM
- Lunch, then kayak / boat / jacuzzi
- Campfire and dinner with river view
Safari or sightseeing day
- Optional jungle safari (payable extra)
- Or Syntheri Rocks / Eco Park / Supa Dam with a cab (payable)
- Back for lunch, archery or cycling and a second campfire
Breakfast and checkout
- Breakfast
- Checkout by 11:00 AM (bag hold on request)
4 days · room for rafting, safari and a full rest day by the Kali
Arrive, settle, river evening
- Check in from 11:00 AM
- Lunch, then swimming or kayaking
- Campfire and dinner
Rafting / water sports day
- River rafting or zip lining as scheduled on your dates
- Lunch and rest at the stay
- Jacuzzi, archery or cycling
Safari or waterfall day
- Jungle safari (payable extra)
- Or Magod / Syntheri / Kavala with a local cab (payable)
- Campfire and dinner back at the stay
Checkout buffer
- Breakfast
- 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 Ganeshgudi (about 26 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.
- Lunch, then water activities — kayaking, boating, jacuzzi bath.
- Confirm any safari or extra rafting slot with us the same evening.
Before checkout
- Early nature trek / birding if you want it before breakfast.
- Checkout is 11:00 AM. Ask if you need a bag hold after a morning outing.
- Settle extras (safari, 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.
Tent Stay
- River side
- Meals
- Activities
₹2,500
₹1,800
per person
- Food included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg on request)
- Food menu
- Resort meals — South Indian breakfast; veg and non-veg for lunch and dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
- Activities included
- River kayaking, river boating, swimming, jacuzzi bath, coracle ride, zorbing, zip line, archery, trekking, cycling, campfire, dart board, fishing
- Extra activities (payable)
- Extra rafting slots, jungle safari, Eco Park / Supa Dam / Crocodile Park cabs, Syntheri Rocks
Cottage Stay
- River view
- Meals
- Fully loaded package
₹4,000
₹3,000
per person
- Food included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner (veg / non-veg on request)
- Food menu
- Resort meals — South Indian breakfast; veg and non-veg for lunch and dinner. Confirm the day’s menu on WhatsApp.
- Activities included
- River kayaking, river boating, swimming, jacuzzi bath, coracle ride, zorbing, zip line, archery, trekking, cycling, campfire, dart board, fishing
- Extra activities (payable)
- Extra rafting slots, jungle safari, Eco Park / Supa Dam / Crocodile Park cabs, Syntheri Rocks
Ratings and reviews
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Meera S. · Guest review · 5/5
River view in the evening was the highlight. Cottage was clean and the host lined up kayaking after lunch.
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Karan P. · Guest review · 4/5
Good base for Ganeshgudi. Confirm which water activities run in monsoon — jacuzzi and boating depend on levels.
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Divya R. · Guest review · 4/5
Meals were simple and hot. Campfire after archery worked well for our family.
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Amit J. · Guest review · 5/5
Quiet forest-edge stay with birds around. Cab to Supa Dam and Crocodile Park was easy to arrange.
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 on the package. Tell us allergies on WhatsApp.
- Advance
- Typically 40% to confirm; balance at check-in. Confirm on WhatsApp.
- Cancellation
- See our refund policy and confirm the cutoff on WhatsApp before you pay.
What’s nearby
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Kali river bank
On property
Evening river view sits right in front of the stay.
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Dandeli town / bus stand
About 26 km
Share your arrival time if you need a pickup toward Ganeshgudi.
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Dandeli Eco Park
Day trip
Sightseeing add-on; local cab payable.
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Supa Dam / backwaters
Day trip
Often paired with Eco Park on the same outing.
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Crocodile Park
Day trip
Easy stop with a local driver.
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Syntheri Rocks
Day trip
Allow a half day and a cab (payable).