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Kabini

Where Elephants Come to Drink

2 daysIdeal stay₹1,500From / night4.4 ★5k reviewsOctober – MayBest windowMysuruNearest rail · 80 km

The Kabini backwaters on the edge of Nagarhole National Park create one of India's most dramatic wildlife viewing stages. Large elephant herds wade through the reservoir at dusk; leopards, wild dogs, and the ultra-rare black leopard have all been photographed here.

Pairs well with

Mysuru· 1h away

Wayanad· 3h away

Coorg (Kodagu)· 3h away

Ooty (Udhagamandalam)· 3h away

Belur & Halebidu· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

J F M A M J J A S O N D

GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 70

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon rains bring lush vegetation; some parks close. Wildlife active near water sources. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Mysuru 80km · Mysore Airport 85km

Nearest transport

Mysuru80 km

Mysore Airport85 km

Stay options

budget₹1,500/night

mid₹5,000/night

luxury₹20,000/night

Best time to visit

October – May (April–May for best waterhole concentration)

How to get here

Mysuru → Kabini

cab · 2h

₹1,800

approx.

Mysuru → Kabini (Kutta)

bus · 3h

₹120

approx.

Nearby attractions

Nagarhole National ParkMysuruCoorgWayanad

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