Joida Eco Tourism

Uttar Kannada District – 581325, Karnataka.

Welcome to Joida Eco Tourism

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.

The closest tourism destination to Joida is Dandeli. Another close by tourism destinations includes 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.

Wildife @ Joida

  • Black Panther
  • 4 variety Hornbill
  • Malbar joint squril
  • Tiger (on Jungle Safari)
  • Bison (on Jungle Safari)
  • 410 variety of birds
  • King Kobra
  • More than 1000 variety of birds
  • Variety of rare species of animals

Joida Highlights

  • Covered by 87% of dense forest
  • 532 feet high from sea level
  • Kunabi & Gavali tribe peoples seen
  • Kali river originated in Kushavali, Joida.
  • Kali river spread over 162 km in Joida and flows through all four dams ie., Supa, Bomnalli, Kodasalli, and Kadra
  • Uttarakannada’s highest hill called “Terali Betta” is in Joida its 1048 meter tall
  • At Joida all agricultural (Organic) needs are fulfilled by own life food, vegetables
  • Joida contributes highest power supply
  • Mixed type forest i.e., Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen and Deciduous green forest

Around Joida

  • Supa Dam – 81 kms
  • Syntheri Rock – 17 kms
  • Rafting point – 17 kms
  • Dandeli – 17 kms
  • Supa Dam back water – 2 kms
  • Ulavi Temple – 32 kms
  • Kavala Cave – 15 kms
  • Londa Railway station – 32 kms
  • Dharwad – 70 kms

Joida comes under Anshi Tiger Reserve Area, this reserve area is one of the 30 Tiger reserve area in India, just 1 km from Patoli on Dandeli-Joida Road. Joida is covered in the dense forest of about 87% and Joida district having lowest population in Karnataka State.

Joida Tourism Attractions

Joida is unique in its own way with beautiful surroundings made for nature lovers. Enjoy Adventure Activities & Sightseeing in and around Joida & Dandeli

River Kali

Terali Betta

Supa Dam

Supa Dam Back Water

Evergreen Forest

Syntheri Rocks

Tribes & Lifestyle

Kavala Caves

…this is not the complete list, there is lot more to discover and enjoy. Welcome to Joida!