What to expect
Highlights
- The large hydro dam.
- The scenic reservoir.
- The Kali Tiger Reserve forest setting.
Supa Dam
A large hydro dam on the Kali river at Joida, backing up a scenic reservoir in the Kali Tiger Reserve forests. This dam guide is organized from Dandeli in Uttara Kannada district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Supa Dam.
Practical guide
Plan Supa Dam
Typedam
Nearest baseDandeli
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree; access may be restricted
Nearest town/baseDandeli
DistrictUttara Kannada
Place typedam
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
A large hydro dam on the Kali river at Joida, backing up a scenic reservoir in the Kali Tiger Reserve forests. This dam guide is organized from Dandeli in Uttara Kannada district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Supa Dam.
Supa Dam is a large hydro dam on the Kali river at Joida.
It backs up a scenic reservoir in the Kali Tiger Reserve forests.
Visiting
Supa Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight; subject to security clearance
Best timeOctober to February; full reservoir after the monsoon
Entry: Free; access may be restricted
Getting here
How to reach Supa Dam
On the Kali river at Joida; by road, and confirm whether the viewpoint is open
A working dam in the Kali Tiger Reserve — follow security and forest rules and any photography restrictions.
Getting there
How to visit
- On the Kali river at Joida; by road, and check whether the dam viewpoint is open to visitors.
- A working dam in a tiger reserve — follow security and forest rules and any photography restrictions.
Distance by road
- Panaji (Goa)100 km
- Hubballi165 km
- Udupi175 km
- Mangaluru270 km
- Bengaluru500 km
Road km to Uttara Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; a full reservoir after the monsoon.
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Visitor notes
- A restricted dam in a forest reserve — access can be limited, so confirm before going.
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Supa Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Supa Dam?
October to February; a full reservoir after the monsoon.
What are the entry fee and timings at Supa Dam?
Entry: Free; access may be restricted. Timings: Daylight; subject to security clearance. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Supa Dam?
On the Kali river at Joida; by road, and check whether the dam viewpoint is open to visitors. A working dam in a tiger reserve — follow security and forest rules and any photography restrictions.
How much time do I need for Supa Dam?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Supa Dam?
Nearby you can pair Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (10.6 km), Syntheri Rocks (21.3 km), Lalguli Falls (27.7 km), Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Temple (30.2 km).
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Image credits
- Supa Dam:Chinmayisk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0