Kabini
Kabini forests are a
mixture of tropical, moist and dry deciduous types. Home to a rich variety of
flora and fauna, Kabini attracts environment lovers from all over the country.
Thickly forested regions, wild animals, range of avian species, and plentiful herds
of elephants make the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka evenly interesting
and distinctive. Besides elephants, it is possible to spot sambar, langurs,
chital, bison, sloth bear, crocodile, pythons, tiger and leopard. The reserve
is also home to around 250 species of bird life. The dam at Kabini Wildlife
Sanctuary across the river near Beechanahalli is an extraordinary
attraction.
There
are several activities can be done in the forest
1. One
can do Coracle riding in the kabini lake
2.
Jeep safari in the forest
3.
Check with the Forest department for trekking inside the forest
Kabini offers an enchanting experience all through the year. However, during March, April and May, when the season is the driest, most of the elephants of the surrounding forests converge at Kabini, to take advantage of the back waters of river Kabini, and to feed on the grass growing on the dried out surface. This is when you can view the largest congregation of Asiatic wild elephants, anywhere in the world.
Fauna
Elephants, sambhar, spotted deer,
gaur, wild boar, sloth bear, wild dogs, etc., are almost assured, while if one
is lucky, a tiger or a panther.
How to reach
Kabini By Air
Bangalore is the nearest Airport, which is 208 km away from Kabini. Cab
costs about Rs 4000 from Bangalore Airport to Kabini. Bangalore airport is well
connected to almost all airports in India. International flights to major
foreign cities are also operated from Bangalore.
Kabini by train
Nearest railway station is Mysore, which is about 80 km away from Kabini.
Mysore is well connected with other cities in India through Bangalore Majestic
Terminal. Mysore railway station to Kabini costs about Rs 1500 by taxi car.
Kabini By Bus
Kabini is well connected by KSRTC buses to all neighboring cities
including Bangalore. Bangalore and Mysore are connected to Kabini by many
deluxe buses. Bangalore to Kabini costs about Rs 300 – Rs 400 by state bus and
Rs 600 - Rs 800 by private deluxe A/C buses. Mysore - Kabini costs about Rs 125
for state bus and Rs 300 by deluxe bus.
Accomodation:
1. Orange county
2. Jungle lodges (Which belongs to the Karnataka Government)
3. Water woods resort
4. The Bison
5. Kabini Lake view resort
6. Kaav Safari Lodge
