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Kabini




Kabini
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State Karnataka
Distance 208 km from Bangalore (Driving Directions)
538 km from Chennai (Driving Directions)
Tags Rivers, Camping, Wildlife, Bird Watching, Boating

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Once a private hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore, Kabini, tactically located on the banks of the glorious Kabini river, was a popular hunting spot for British Viceroys and Indian royal kings. Presently it is considered to be one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, well-known for its stunning wildlife and bird life. It has easy accessibility, scenic green background surrounding a large charming lake, and unbelievable sightings of large herds of elephants and other wild animals.

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 a extraordinary attraction.

One can walk amidst the green forests and explore the rich variety of flora and fauna and the gorgeous wildlife. Kabini forests are extremely enchanting, owe to the imposing waterfalls, ripple-filled flowing waters of the river Kabini and the most beautiful backdrop of greenery. One can look out for the expansive river and selected with every little pleasure one would normally expect on a premium vacation and it serves as a perfect getaway for those who wish to leave behind the routine activities and the stress and strains of daily city life for a couple of holidays. The lush green scenes offer an enthusiastic forest to spend the days completely at personal convenience and to fill the vacation with flavor, fun and most adventurous. Kabini is the best suit for this and no one can offer it better than Kabini.

The main activities one can engage here in this wildlife tourist spot are boating in Kabini river, an Elephant Safari and a Jungle Safari.


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