If you are the adventurous type waiting for the moment to spot the sambhar looking for its prey then you should be packing your rucksack to Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary. Located at Karapur near Nagarahole Wildlife National Park, it houses some of the rare species of animals and birds. Rated as one of the five best wildlife sanctuaries of India in British magazine Tatlers, Kabini’s attraction is the convergence of wildlife and birds on the banks of the river Kabini.
Originally belonging to the Maharajas of Mysore, Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is very close to Nagarhole National Park. On your safari through the sanctuary you may be lucky to spot elephants, monkeys, bison, sloth bear and panthers. Crocodile, Golden backed Woodpecker, Osprey and the White Necked Stork are also found in numbers here.
Location:
State: Karnataka
District: Mysore
Distance: From Bangalore: 208 km, from Mysore: 80km
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is October to May. During summer, animals in large numbers gather near the lake. It is best to avoid visiting the sanctuary between June and September as the region experiences heavy rainfall during this time of the year.
How To Get There
Air: The nearest airport is at Bangalore.
Rail: Mysore is the nearest railhead.
Road: Mysore is 80kms and Bangalore is 220 kms from the sanctuary.
Tourist Attractions near Kabini:
There are numerous tourist attractions near Kabini.
* Mysore: The Culture Capital of Karnataka is close by at a distance of 80kms.
* Nagarahole Wildlife Sanctuary: This wild life sanctuary is in the neighborhood of Kabini.
* Kabini Dam: The Dam is a nearby attraction which can be visited.
* Banasura Sagar Dam: The Dam is built on one of the tributaries of Kabini.
* Coorg District: This District has numerous waterfalls and offers some breath taking scenery.
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