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.
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Typedam
Nearest baseDandeli
DistrictUttara Kannada
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit4→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.
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.
Weather in Supa DamSeasonal guide
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Today at Supa Dam
Sunrise6:20 am
Sunset6:43 pm
Golden hour best light5:43 pm–6:43 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:43 pm–7:08 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A restricted dam in a forest reserve — access can be limited, so confirm before going.
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Top experiences around Dandeli
3 more places around Dandeli, each worth a day of its own.
wildlifeDandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
10.6 km · ~18 min by cab
A large forest sanctuary on the Kali river in the northern Ghats, part of the Kali Tiger Reserve — known for white-water rafting, hornbill birding and wildlife including elephants, gaur and the elusive black panther.
templeUlavi Channabasaveshwara Temple
30.2 km · ~50 min by cab
The forest shrine at Ulavi (Joida taluk) around the samadhi of Channabasavanna — one of the largest Lingayat pilgrimage centres in Karnataka, with the Akka Nagalambike cave nearby.
viewpointSyntheri Rocks
21.3 km · ~36 min by cab
A towering monolithic granite cliff on the Kaneri river inside the Kali Tiger Reserve near Dandeli, home to rock bees and pigeons.
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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
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Supa Dam is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Supa Dam
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Supa Dam
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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.
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
Photographs: Chinmayisk, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.