Ganeshgudi is a small village where the waterworks of a masonry dam over river Kali - Supa Dam and colony is located. Famous for it's bird diversity, evergreen forest and biodiverse ecosystem, Ganeshgudi has become a place where bird and nature lover throng to spot species that are exclusively found in abundance in the region.

Ganeshgudi is a small hamlet in the Western Ghat region on the banks of Kali river, in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka state in India. It is surrounded by Goa in West, Belgaum in North and Hubli in South East and Karwar in South. Dandeli is the major town which is just few km distance from Ganeshgudi. Ganeshgudi and Dandeli are situated at the edge of the Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve, which is one of the 48 tiger reserves of India. Dandeli Anshi Tiger Reserve is actually famous for it's highest density of Black Panthers.

If Dandeli is famous for it's Black Panthers, then Ganeshgudi is for it's bird diversity. Ganeshgudi and surrounding region has a healthy population of Malabar Pied Hornbill and Great Hornbill. Also rare bird species such as Malabar Trogon, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Vernal Hanging Parrot, Verditer Flycatcher, Tickell's blue flycatcher, and many more are easily seen and observed here.

Apart from bird species, varied animal life can be seen and observed here at Ganeshgudi. Malabar Giant Squirrel, which is the largest arboreal squirrel in asia is commonly spotted here. Also a lot of insect bio-diversity is observed here as the forest around is evergreen and healthy.





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