The Kabini, also called Kabani and Kapila, is a river of southern India. It originates in Wayanad District of Kerala state, south India from the confluence of the Panamaram River and Mananthavady River, and flows eastward to join the Kaveri River at Tirumakudal Narasipur in Karnataka, which empties into the Bay of Bengal.
Close to the town of H D Kote it forms the huge Kabini Reservoir. The backwaters of the Kabini reservoir are very rich in wildlife especially in summer when the water level recedes to form rich grassy meadows.
The Kabini dam is 2,284 feet (696 m) in height with a gross storage of 19.52tmcft but has reduced considerably due to silt accumulation.Kabini Dam is situated between villages Beechanahalli and Bidarahalli having distance of 14KM from H.D.Kote town,Mysore district.
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. Situated on the banks of River Kabini, this forest reserve is spread over 55 acres of forestland, steep valleys, and water bodies. Once a private hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore, Kabini was a popular shikar hotspot for British Viceroys and Indian royalty. Now it is considered to be one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka, famous for its spectacular wildlife and bird life.
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 of forestland and water bodies. Tourist can spot herd of elephants roaming in the area. Kabini wildlife sanctuary consists of the south-eastern part of Nagarhole National Park.
Kabini is an ideal place for tourists to pitch their camps and plan out a trek to Kumara Parvatha or Tadiyadamol nearby. Kabini back waters are an ideal camping site that allows tourists to let down their hair and enjoy the pristine surroundings.
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Location
Exact Location: It’s situated at the south-eastern end of Nagarhole, by the backwaters of the Kabini River.
Nearest Town: Mysore (80 km)
Distance from Bangalore: 220 Km
Season to Go
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.
Course
The river originates from Pakramthalam hills at Kuttyadi-Mananthavady road. Makkiyad river and Periya river join it near Korome and Valad respectively. After flowing through Mananthavady town, Panamaram river joins Kabini near Payyampally. One branch of the Panamaram river starts from the Banasura Sagar reservoir near Padinjarethara and the other branch of the river start from Lakkidi hills. After traversing two more kilometers from the confluence of Panamaram river Kabini forms an island called Kuruva Island, spreading over 520 acres (2.1 km2) with diverse flora and fauna. Within 20 km it reach the Kabini reservoir bordering Kerala and Karnataka for some distance. Between Kabani reservoir and Kuruva island Kalindi river joins Kabini. Kalindi river originates from Brahmagiri hills which on reaching near Tirunelly temple the rivulet Papanasini joins it.Taraka and Nugu are the two small rivers in H.D.Kote taluk those joins Kapila(Kabini river)
Wildlife Adventure
Tourists must go for the wildlife safari at the Kabini River Lodge. They should take the jeep safari through the Nagarhole National Park where they are bound to see herds of elephants grazing, wild dogs, bisons, deer, peacocks, wild boars a variety of birds and those elusive big cats: the tiger and the panther. A safari on elephant back is another experience altogether. Tousrists feel as if They sailing on a slightly turbulent sea and yet they know they are in a forest. Since the animals are used to having elephants around, they don't disturb them either.Spend some time in the watchtower and watch as a mind-boggling variety of wildlife comes down to the water hole. Ride a coracle.
Other Attractions
Kabini Dam: Built across Kabini River in 1974, the dam is located near Beechanahalli village. This dam is 58 m in height and 2284 ft long. You can access the dam from Heggadadevanakote.
Nagarhole National Park: Declared a national park in 1974, the part is said to be the best habitat for Asian elephants and one of the remaining one. It is surrounded by shallow valleys and gentle slopes on all sides.
Dams
The Banasura Sagar Dam is built over a tributary of the Kabini River. There are 2 lovely luxury jungle resorts at the edge of the Kabini river- Cicada and Kabini river lodge
The Karapura irrigation dam is built over a tributary of the Kabini River.
Chikkahole is one more small check Dam constructed near Nanjangud(Mysore district).
External links
- All about Kabini River
- Wildlife Times: The Annual Elephant Symposium, Kabini
- Wildlifetimes.com A trip to Kabini
- Kabini River
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Mananthavadi puzha is one of the main tributary of Kabani.
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