Sykes Point

Sykes Point is a hill viewpoint near Ambikanagar township in Yellapur Taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Situated in the Western Ghats, it overlooks the Kali River valley, Supa Dam reservoir and surrounding dense evergreen forests. Named after a British officer, it is known for panoramic valley views and sunset vistas and is a popular stop for visitors travelling between Yellapur, Dandeli and Karwar.

Visitors can expect an elevated open viewpoint overlooking a deep forested valley formed by the Kali River and the backwaters of the Supa Dam. The site offers a wide panoramic vista of dense Western Ghats forests, hills and reservoir waters. There is a simple viewing area with railing and open space for sightseeing and photography. The surroundings are forested and quiet, with no major commercial structures at the point itself.

The viewpoint is named after a British officer, Captain Sykes, who is said to have identified the spot during the British colonial period as a vantage point over the Kali valley. It has since been maintained as a scenic overlook for the Supa Dam and Kali river region.