Boating at River Kabini

The ideal weather, a wide range of sports, camping possibilities, and more are what make Kabini a favourite among tourists. The sanctuary's rich flora is best viewed during the monsoons, which also make summers perfect for wildlife visitors - this makes Kabini a year-round vacation destination. Kabini is also famous for its backwater making boating a thrilling option. The Kabini river boat safari will definitely leave memories behind for you to cherish forever. Kabini boating is definitely one of the several things that you should definitely experience.

How to reach Kabini


Due to its strategic location, Kabini has excellent access to important cities like Bangalore, Mysore, and Coimbatore. If you're flying, you can land in Bangalore or Coimbatore and continue to Kabini from there. Bangalore is 245 kilometres away from your location, while Coimbatore is 187 kilometres away. Another option is to fly into the domestic airport in Mysore and then drive for roughly 1.5 hours to get to Kabini.

landscape view of green fields and a river during daytime
person sitting on a green field watching a river during daytime

Kabini River Boat Safari


One of the most well-liked tourist destinations in Kabini is the river. The sweeping visual splendour makes the Kabini river boat safari here a dreamlike experience for the eyes! The majority of tourists choose to take a Kabini boating trip either at first light or at twilight, when the otherwise blue sky is a kaleidoscope of colours, lending a variety of hues to the river with its reflection. A coracle ride, a classic round boat, or a motorboat, if you want to get to the other end more quickly, are your alternatives for rowing. Whichever option you choose, you're guaranteed to have a good time at the Kabini river boat safari!

Hop into a coracle ride!


Local fishermen can often be seen on the waters of the Kabini after dusk, casting their nets and lines from their coracles. These were initially constructed with dried reeds, skin, and rope or hemp. The coracle's small size and spherical shape can make you feel disoriented while simultaneously providing a 360-degree perspective of the environment. It takes enormous delicacy to handle one and to sit steadily in one. The secret is balance!

Coracle Ride in Kabini

What else can you experience at Kabini?


The Kabini boat safari has several other options in place other than coracle boating. As you sail on a joyboat ride you can witness views of the amazing sunset behind the river. Additionally, you can go pedal boating or kayaking to add more thrill to your experience. And if you are looking for a place to stay, do check out the luxury stay options at The Serai Kabini here!

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