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With lush greenery, glittering streams, a vast national park and countless flora and fauna, Kabini is a popular wildlife and tourist destination in Karnataka. Kabini town is on the bank of Kabini River which flows between Nagarahole and Bandipur national parks, at the foothills of Western Ghats. The forests in which the two national parks are situated cover an area of 1500 sq. km. The forests are the home for tree species like teak, sandalwood and rosewood and over 300 species of birds, which included Malabar Pied hornbill and hawk-eagle. The inhabitants of these parks also include Asiatic elephant, Sambar and Indian bison besides predators like tiger, leopard and wild dog. In fact, the Nagarahole National Park boasts of the highest density of tiger in the country. Kabini River originates in Wayanad district of Kerala from the confluence of Panamaram and Mananthavadi rivers. It flows eastward to join the Kaveri River and this, in turn, flows into the Bay of Bengal. On its course, the Kabini River forms a huge reservoir near Sargur Town. The reservoir is an important perennial water source. The Kabini Dam, situated between the villages of Bichanahalli and Bidarahalli, is 2,284 ft. in height. It has a storage capacity of 19.52 tmcft. Two other dams, Banasura Sagar and Karapura irrigation dam are built over the tributaries of the Kabini River. Declared as a national park in 1974, Nagarahole National Park is said to be one of the best habitat for Asiatic elephants. There is a big congregation of elephants during the peak summer. This can be witnessed during the jungle safari in a jeep. Tourists to Kabini can also enjoy the elephant safari, jungle safari and boating in the Kabini River. An old Ganesha temple, situated on the Kabini River bank, is another attraction for the tourists. Due to easy accessibility, Kabini has become a popular tourist destination over the years. Kabini is only 80 kms from Mysore and 205 km from Bengaluru, capital of Karnataka. Several modes of transport are available for the tourists in order to roam around the town and the nearby areas. But buses are the main mode of transport. Taxi services are also available in the town. The summer is the best time for the tourists to visit Kabini.Hotel accommodation is available for the tourists visiting Kabini. There are two budget hotels for the tourists who do not want to spend more on accommodation. There are a few medium range hotels. There are also resorts for tourists who freely want to enjoy the greenery and roam in the parks and forests. Get more information on Kabini Tour, hotels in Kabini Kabini Tour, Hotels in Kabini
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