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About Kabini Tourism
Kabini is one of the most popular wildlife destinations of Karnataka,
probably because of its easy accessibility, lush green landscape
surrounding a large picturesque lake, and fantastic sightings of large
herds of elephants. It is 80 km away from Mysore and 205 km from Bangalore, and comprises the south-eastern part of NagaroleNational Park.
Situated on the banks of River Kabini, this forest reserve is spread
over 55 acres of forestland, steep valleys, and water bodies.Once a private hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore,
Kabini was a popular shikar hotspot for British Viceroys and Indian
royalty. Now it is considered to be one of the best wildlife
sanctuaries in Karnataka, famous for its spectacular wildlife and bird life.
Animal Sightings:
If
any animal rules Kabini, it is the elephant. The forest reserve has the
single largest congregation of Asiatic elephants (estimated at around
6,000). Besides elephants, you are likely to spot langurs, chital,
sambar, bison, sloth bear, pythons, crocodile; and if you are lucky
tiger and leopard. The reserve is also home to around 250 species of
bird life. The best wildlife sightings are between November and June.
Overview of the destination Kabini, some 2 hrs drive from Mysore is a beautiful wild life destination, far from concrete jungles, this is a destination for young and elderly
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Stay in Kabini at least for 2 days so that you can have at least 4 safaris in the morning as well as evening, as
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