Kabini Boat Ride
If you’ve been on a land safari in Nagarhole National Park, then you will be hesitant to go for the boat ride in the Kabini River. But know that the boat safari is no less enjoyable than the land safari. Even if you do not spot anything worth your while, the image of the forest from the water is a picturesque setting, especially during sunset when the red rays of dusk illuminate the water amidst the green forest, making the entire scene a colorful one.
Kabini Boat Ride - Karnataka
There are, of course, very few tigers in the world, and it gets difficult to spot one in a forest reserve. Hence, the lower the expectations, the greater the fun and enjoyment. It is sometimes impossible to find any animals inside the forest, and that is mostly because they are busy at the water hole.
So as you embark on a boat ride in the Kabini River, you can see animals left, right, and in the water. Elephants, deer, crocodiles, bison, a multitude of avifauna, and boars can be seen playing or drinking the water. You can easily spot crocodiles that can be seen basking in the sun along the embankments, surrounded by a host of birds.
There is one place where you can catch sight of a herd of deer that occupies an entire side of the river bank. Animals are seen more often on a river safari in the park during the summer, when most of the waterholes inside the park dry up and the animals flock to the river in search of an alternate source, especially tigers.
As you take a trip along the Kabini River, you can spot austere-looking trees that have smooth bark perched in the middle of the river. As the sun sets, you can find yourself amidst the magical waters of the river, which turn golden due to the dying sun, giving your journey a magical end.
How to reach ?
By Air : The nearest airport is the Bangalore international airport which is at a distance of 20 kilometers from Kabini.
By Train : The nearest train facility is at Mysore which is located at a distance of 80 kilometers.
By Road : The river Kabini is well connected by road from all other cities and towns of the country.