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| Nature & Sight Seeing around Joida (Near Dandeli) |
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Joida is a small town in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India. The town is the headquarters of the eponymous taluk, lying in the Uttara Kannada district. Located close to Ambikanagar, Joida is also called Supa by locals. KPCL maintains the Supa Dam, which straddles the Kali River nearby.
The closest tourism destination to Joida is Dandeli. Other close by tourism destinations include Yellapur, Canacona and Castle Rock. Joida is 22 km from Dandeli. Although it is a taluk, it is still underdeveloped, with the forest surrounding most of the town. |
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| Dandeli |
Dandeli is a city in Northern Karnataka, India in the Western Ghats, near to Goa. It is best known for its wildlife sanctuary, tourism, industry and as an educational hub.
Dandeli is the ideal vacation nature lover. Dandeli wildlife sanctuary is a heady mix of nature, adventure and wildlife, this city in Uttar Kannada district of South India is growing in stature as the leading tourist destination.
Dandeli offers more than the sundry outings and picnics. The region offers the best of adventure sports, eco-tourism and pilgrimage. Nature lovers come here for unforgettable moments in the midst of nature.
The sanctuary is generally undulating with steep slopes with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrains. The breathtaking valleys, regal looking meandering rivers and the splendid scenic beauty of the syntheri rocks make it an inspiring experience. The forest in Dandeli is a typical moist deciduous and semi evergreen type, with pockets of ever green.
The main wildlife species include elephant, tiger, leopard, gaur, flying squirrel, mouse deer etc., and main bird species include magpie robin, golden backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle and a large variety of other birds.
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| Wildlife and Adventure Sports |
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Dandeli is the ideal vacation nature lover. Dandeli wildlife sanctuary is a heady mix of nature, adventure and wildlife, this city in Uttar Kannada district of South India is growing in stature as the leading tourist destination.
Dandeli offers more than the sundry outings and picnics. The region offers the best of adventure sports, eco-tourism and pilgrimage. Nature lovers come here for unforgettable moments in the midst of nature.
The sanctuary is generally undulating with steep slopes with picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrains. The breathtaking valleys, regal looking meandering rivers and the splendid scenic beauty of the syntheri rocks make it an inspiring experience. The forest in Dandeli is a typical moist deciduous and semi evergreen type, with pockets of ever green.
The main wildlife species include elephant, tiger, leopard, gaur, flying squirrel, mouse deer etc., and main bird species include magpie robin, golden backed woodpecker, crested serpent eagle and a large variety of other birds.
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| Adveture Activities |
White Water Rafting
Water Rafting is one of most popular adventure activity, situated on the banks of River Kali with the Western Ghats in Uttara Kannada district.
The white water rafting at Dandeli is very pleasant from October to February.
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Jungle Safari
Tiger Heritage Dandeli offers open jeep for Jungle safari to experience wildlife at Dandeli, there is no better time to watch each of them in their natural habitat than on such a jungle safari.
Bison and a couple of Malabar Giant Squirrels are commonly seen. |
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Bird Watching
At Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary you get to see Pompadour Green Pigeons, Magpie Robin, Yellow Browed Bulbuls, Blue Headed Ground Thrush, Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Crested Serpent Eagle, Pied Hornbills, Jungle Babblers and many more birds. Our guides will make the trip more informative.
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Night Camping
Tiger Heritage Dandeli offers night camping to the visitors with beautiful tents and provision to cook your own food. Enjoy the night by dancing around the bonfire and gazing
at the stars in the night..! |
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| Tourist Attraction |
| Twin Falls |
Twin Falls located just 5 km from Tiger Heritage Homestay, this beautiful place is special and unique attraction of Tiger Homestay. Located 5 km inside think forest, reaching to this destination itself a jungle trekking, you will get to see many animals on the way.
This location is very beautiful and safe for childrens to plan in water. |
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| Supa Dam Back Water |
Supa Dam is built across Kali river in Karnataka. The dam is situated in Joida taluk of Uttara Kannada district. The power house at the foot of the dam has two electricity generators of fifty megawatt each. The electricity generated is supplied to different parts of Karnataka.
Supa dam back water spot is just 2 km away from Tiger Heritage. This location is very beautiful, consists of 4 islands, special boating facility is provided to reach, you will get to see many birds, animals around this island, this location is ideal for sight seeing and night camping. |
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| By Road |
| Dharwad - 58kms , Hubli - 75kms, Belgaum - 106 kms, Goa - 150kms, Bangalore - 480 kms, Karwar - 120kms |
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| By Train |
| Londa - 50kms, Dharwad - 60kms, Hubli - 70kms |
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| By Air |
| Nearest airport Goa, Belgaum |
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