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The Kabini side of Nagarhole National Park is the southern safari sector reached from the lodges along the Kabini reservoir. Teak and mixed forest run down to the backwaters, and in the dry months elephants gather on the shore in large numbers. Tigers, leopards, wild dogs and the black panther that made Kabini famous are among the big draws, along with a long list of birds.
Safari essentials: Forest Department safaris for this side start from Kakanakote and run 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Permits are booked on tickets.nagaraholetigerreserve.com, which opens 15 days ahead and closes 48 hours before the visit; many lodges also include park safaris in their packages. Carry the ID used to book and arrive 30 minutes early. For the Nanachi and Veeranahosahalli gates, see the main Nagarhole National Park page.
- Hours: Kakanakote safaris 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
- How to Reach: Kabini is about 80 km south of Mysuru by road via HD Kote; Mysuru has the nearest railway station and Bengaluru the nearest major airport.
- Website: https://tickets.nagaraholetigerreserve.com
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