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Western Ghats National Park | Kali Landscape

Anshi National Park

Evergreen Forest in the Kali River Valley

Karnataka

Image: Ms.Mulish / CC BY-SA 3.0
Evergreen Ghats Forest
Expect thick forest, monsoon-heavy weather, and winding roads rather than open sightings.
Rain and Leech Conditions
Monsoon and post-monsoon conditions can change trail comfort and forest mobility.

Plan Your Visit

Welcome to Anshi National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.

Reservations

Use Karnataka ecotourism and forest channels for current Kali-Anshi permit, safari, and tourism guidance.

Lodging

Karwar / Dandeli Circuit Stays
Use Uttara Kannada stays and official ecotourism guidance as the practical base.

Book your stay

Browse stays in Karwar Booking.com

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Visitor Centers

Kali / Karnataka Ecotourism Contacts
Uttara Kannada • Office hours
Current permit and visitor guidance for the Anshi side of the Kali landscape.

Rules & Regulations

  • Confirm current access before travel
  • Follow only approved forest routes
  • Do not litter in evergreen forest zones
  • Avoid disturbing wildlife and nesting birds
  • Respect all monsoon-related restrictions

Accessibility

Road access exists, but wet forest conditions, bends, and limited internal infrastructure make this less accessible than urban-proximate parks.

Basic Information

About This Park

Anshi National Park protects a major Western Ghats evergreen forest landscape that now forms part of the broader Kali conservation area. Dense forest, heavy rain, and steep roads shape the experience much more than open-country wildlife viewing.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Drier Season (Nov - Apr)Daylight forest travel where permittedReturn before dusk

Confirm current Kali landscape visitor procedures through official Karnataka channels.

Closure PeriodHeavy monsoon conditions can affect routes and tourism feasibility.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry/PermitAs notified by Karnataka authorities
Guide / VehicleVaries by ecotourism arrangements

Kali-Anshi planning is best handled through official Karnataka ecotourism channels rather than assumptions from older park maps.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
22°C - 34°C
Warm and humid under thick forest cover.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - September
21°C - 28°C
Very wet, lush, and challenging for movement.
❄️ Winter
October - February
16°C - 28°C
The most practical season for forest travel.

Contact Information

Authority
Karnataka Forest Department / Karnataka Ecotourism

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Anshi National Park, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka

15.2667° N, 74.5333° E

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By Air

Goa airports and Hubballi are the broader gateways depending on your route.

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By Train

Karwar, Alnavar, and nearby Konkan / interior railheads can be used depending on approach.

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By Road

Reach the park through Karwar, Dandeli, or other Uttara Kannada routes according to current forest guidance.

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Local Transport

Use private vehicles and official ecotourism arrangements familiar with Kali roads.

Things to Do

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Forest Drive
Travel through one of the Western Ghats' wet evergreen forest landscapes.
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Bird Watching
Look for hornbills and rich Western Ghats birdlife in dense woodland.
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Nature Photography
Photograph mossy forest, monsoon-green roads, and river valleys.
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Western Ghats Interpretation
Understand the biodiversity importance of the Kali-Anshi landscape.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Black PantherTigerLeopardElephantHornbillsGaurMalabar Giant SquirrelWestern Ghats Birds

Flora

Evergreen and semi-evergreen forest, cane, bamboo, riparian woodland, and high-rainfall Western Ghats vegetation.

Fauna

Anshi supports a classic wet Western Ghats fauna mix including large mammals, birds, reptiles, and dense-forest species.

Learn About the Park

History

Anshi was notified in 1987 and later became part of the broader Kali conservation story in Uttara Kannada.

Quick Facts

Established
1987
Area
417.34 sq km
State
Karnataka
Designation
Western Ghats National Park

References

  1. Anshi National Park official visitor information Karnataka Forest Department / Karnataka Ecotourism
  2. National Parks (as on February 2025) WII ENVIS
  3. Check Karwar and Dandeli lodging resources Karnataka Tourism
  4. Anshi National Park location map OpenStreetMap contributors
  5. Anshi National Park thumbnail image source Wikimedia Commons