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Kabini Wildlife Retreat

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Trip TypePrivate & customisable
Best Time to VisitOct – May
PaceRelaxed
ThemesWildlife & Nature
Starting From$380

Route Covered

Overnight stops in day order
1KabiniDay 1-2 · 2 nights
2Mysuru (Mysore)Day 3 · 1 night

Overview

A four-day Kabini Mysuru wildlife tour in Karnataka, with two nights beside the Kabini reservoir at the edge of Nagarahole forest and one night in Mysuru. The tour suits travellers who want river-bank elephants and birds plus a palace day, and it works best between October and May.

Who it suits

Wildlife-first travellers who can sit through a long first-day drive and want one easy city day at the end

Highlights

Kabini reservoirElephants on the river bankRiver boat ride at KabiniJeep outing in NagaraholeNagarahole's birdlifeBlack panther reportsMysore PalaceDevaraja Market, MysuruChamundi Hill, Mysuru

Good to know

Day 1 drive

Bengaluru airport to Kabini is the longest drive of the tour, about 5 hours, so a morning arrival helps

Outing slots

Jeep and boat outing slots are limited, so the stay and outings are best booked well ahead

Water levels

Very low water or flooding can halt boat rides, so check this before travelling

Phones

Mobile phones are not allowed during safaris at some lodges, so keep the camera ready

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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DAY 1

Bengaluru airport to the Kabini river lodge

Overnight: Kabini
Arrival at the Kabini reservoir
  • Your driver collects you at Bengaluru airport
  • The road heads south-west to Kabini and takes about 5 hours including breaks
  • Check-in is at a lodge close to the Kabini reservoir
  • Spend the evening resting, or stroll nearby if the lodge permits
Bengaluru airport to Kabini, ~251 km, ~5 hrs
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DAY 2

A full day on the river and in the forest

Overnight: Kabini
Jeep outing in NagaraholeRiver boat ride at KabiniElephants at the water's edgeRiver birds and crocodiles
  • Morning outing in Nagarahole by jeep or on the river by boat, as booked
  • Return to the lodge for a long lunch break
  • Second outing in the afternoon, by the other mode
  • Watch for elephants at the bank, cormorants and darters, and crocodiles
Local outings around Kabini
Last Kabini morning, then Mysore Palace
DAY 3

Last Kabini morning, then Mysore Palace

Overnight: Mysuru (Mysore)
Mysore PalaceDevaraja Market
  • If a slot has been booked, take a final outing at Kabini
  • Then travel about 80 km to Mysuru, roughly 2 hours
  • In the afternoon, tour Mysore Palace, taking in the Durbar Hall and the royal museum
  • Browse Devaraja Market, where flowers, spices and sandalwood are sold
Mysuru (Mysore): 5 annual events
Kabini to Mysuru, ~80 km, ~2 hrs
Chamundi Hill and the drive to Bengaluru
DAY 4

Chamundi Hill and the drive to Bengaluru

Chamundi Hill templeNandi on the hill staircase
  • Start early at Chamundi Hill, about 13 km out of central Mysuru
  • If you climb the staircase, you will pass the granite Nandi
  • Then the road to Bengaluru airport, about 184 km, is next
  • Leave a generous buffer if your flight is in the afternoon or evening
Mysuru to Bengaluru airport, ~184 km, ~3.5 hrs
Starting from$380From, per person, twin sharing, 3-star hotels, private car with driver, excludes flights. Indicative; to be confirmed by the operator.

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Trip Facts

Activity LevelEasy going. Much of the time is spent seated in jeeps and boats, with short walks at the lodge and around Mysuru, plus an optional climb of about 1,000 steps at Chamundi Hill.
What to PackMuted green, brown or grey clothes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, a light layer for cool early mornings and a rain jacket for the wet months.
Local CustomsKeep to the guide's and driver's instructions in the forest zone and stay seated during outings. Phones may be barred on safaris at some lodges. Dress modestly at temples, including Chamundi Hill.

Local Activities & Events

Updated Oct 7, 2026

Karnataka — across your trip

Oct11-21

Mysuru Dasara

festival

Mysuru's royal festival runs from 11 to 21 October 2026, opening at Chamundi Hill and ending with the Jamboo Savari procession from the palace.

Oct11-25

Dasara Aahara Mela (food fair)

food

A food fair held alongside Dasara at Maharaja's College Ground in Mysuru from 11 to 25 October 2026, open from late morning to night.

Oct17

Kaveri Sankramana (Tula Sankramana) at Talakaveri

festival

Pilgrims gather at Talakaveri in Kodagu for Theerthodbhava, when holy water is said to appear at the Brahma Kundike at the start of the Tula month.

Oct18-19

Mysuru Dasara Kambala

sports

Mysuru's first Kambala brings paired buffaloes from the coast to race on a purpose-built paddy track at Sathagalli on 18 and 19 October 2026.

Oct–May18–1

Coastal Kambala season 2026-27

seasonal

Buffalo-race season in coastal Karnataka, with 28 events reported for 2026-27 at venues across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

Oct22-24

Kittur Utsava

cultural

Three days in Belagavi district honouring Rani Chennamma's 1824 victory, with folk performances, craft and food stalls and cultural programmes at Kittur.

Oct–Nov30–10

Hasanamba Temple annual darshan, Hassan

festival

Hassan's Hasanamba temple admits devotees only during a short window each year; darshan is planned for 30 October to 10 November 2026.

Nov1

Kannada Rajyotsava

cultural

Karnataka Foundation Day on 1 November 2026, with the Chief Minister raising the state flag in Bengaluru and the state's Rajyotsava awards announced.

Events are reviewed by our team before publishing and drop off after they end. Please confirm timings and availability with us before your trip — local schedules can change without notice.

What's Included & Excluded

Included
3 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels or lodges, twin sharing (to be confirmed)Daily breakfastPrivate air-conditioned car with driver for all transfers and sightseeingAirport pick-up and drop-off at BengaluruEnglish-speaking guide for the Mysuru sightseeing (to be confirmed)Entrance fee for Mysore Palace (to be confirmed)
Not included
FlightsJeep and boat outing fees at Kabini (set by the Forest Department or the lodge)Meals other than breakfastCamera and video fees at some sitesTips and personal expensesOptional activities

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