Kabini

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 Nagarole National Park.

This wildlife sanctuary, situated on the banks of River Kabini, features a large quaint lake surrounded by verdant landscape. This forest reserve is spread over 55 acres (220,000 m2) of forestland and water bodies. Tourist can spot herd of elephants roaming in the area. Kabini River offers tourists a great vacation amid nature all through the year. During the summer season, most of the elephants of the surrounding forests converge at Kabini exhibiting one of the world’s largest congregations of Asiatic wild elephants. The rainy season is the ideal time to enjoy lush greenery there.