Dajipur sanctuary [30k.m From kankavli] Is situated on the border of Sindhudurg and Kolhapur districts. It is also know as a hill station. Thick forest is speciality of this sanctuary. The way to climb mountain is also an attraction. We can enjoy sunset from Dajipur. It is a pleasur to view sunset with cool air and colourful clouds in the sky.

Dajipur beckons adventure lovers. Tourist must come to this place during Kankavli visit. They can reach here by kankavli-Kolhapur state transport via Phondhaghat. Private vehicles are also available. On the way to Dajipur there is a temple of Bhagvati Devi. Tourist should visit this temple. Dajipur is charming Bison Sanctuary [Gawa Buffalo’] with a variety of animals, birds and full of beauty.

21 km into the thick forest takes you to the heart of the sanctuary where sighting of the bison, wild deer, chital, gawa and the barking deer is quite common.

Animal found in the protected area: Bisons – 500, Barking deer- 140, Mouse Deer – 80, Tiger- 4, Leopard – 5, Wild boars – 80, Giant Squirrel – 50, Sambar – 120, wild Dogs – 70 and many types of reptiles amphibians.

Birds: Vultures, Eagles, Jungle Fowl, Quails, Plovers, Bulbul, Flycatchers, Warbless, Wagtails and some Birds

Dominent plant Special Trees: Anjani, Jambul, Hirda, Awala, Pisa, Ain, Kindel, Ambha, Kumbha, Bhoma, Chandala, Katak, Nana, Umbhar, Jambha, Gela, Bibba etc. Karvi is found all over area. Climbers: Shikakai and Garambi Shrub

This is a natural World Heritage Site notified by UNESCO as Sahyadri sub cluster of Western Ghats. The sanctuary is located between 16°10" to 16°30" north latitude and 73°52" to 74°14" east longitude. The Krishna River tributaries, Bhogavati River, Dudhganga River, Tulshi River, Kallamma River and Dirba River flow through the sanctuary's area. State Highway 116 passes through the center of the sanctuary. It is located in Sahyadri hill ranges. The total area of the sanctuary is 351 km2 (136 sq mi).