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Supa Dam

Supa Dam

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1 day Sep–Mar

Dam lake in the Western Ghats

Why this weekend?

Reservoir boat rideJungle viewpointKali river
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The dam lake
  1. Dam deck
  2. Boat ride
  3. Viewpoint
  4. Sunset hour
  5. Return

Geography & terrain

Supa Dam lies in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, 20 km from Joida and 130 km from Belagavi — the dam lake of the region, its 2008 completion, the boating and the decks set on the Kali river's gorge.

History & culture

The dam's story runs with the 2008 completion era — the dam lake of the 2008 completion and the 1980s-era project of the Karnataka power board, with the dam's modern role as the view stop of the Uttara Kannada circuit and the home of the 2008-era dam and the boating decks and the 2010s-era viewpoint; the dam's history of the 2000s-era fills and the wildlife decks, gives Supa its dam character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Dam decks
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Dam decks

Lake boats
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Lake boats

Viewpoints
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Viewpoints

Forest edges
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Forest edges

Sunset hours
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Sunset hours

Eat & drink

  • Bisi bele bath
  • Ragi mudde
  • Mysore masala dosa
  • Coorg pandi curry
  • Mangalorean fish curry

Getting there

Fly
Bengaluru (BLR) / Mangaluru (IXE) / Hubballi (HBX)
Train
Bengaluru City / Mysuru / Mangaluru junctions
Road from Bengaluru
varies by district — 50–500 km
Getting around
Autos, metro in Bengaluru, KSRTC buses

Budget snapshot

Total
₹3,000–8,000 (1 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities
₹700–1,100

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Kannada (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Sep–Mar
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Sep–Mar) holds the lake
  • The boats run on the counters
  • Pairs with Dandeli for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

The dam lake of the Kali river.

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Dam lake in the Western Ghats

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