February 3rd, 2012 by
Kolappa Venkatesh
On one of my evening Boat Safaris from Orange County, Kabini, I was delighted to have guests who were equally or more enthusiastic about the trip as I was. The twilight sun ‘baked’ the banks of the Kabini, while cool winds blew to keep the banks cool. Read more »
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January 31st, 2012 by
N. S. Pritham
The view of the Nagarhole and Bandipur national parks can take your breath away; the forest is a spectacle during the ides of winter. As the vegetation gradually changes hue from brown to green, the elephants begin congregating on the banks of the Kabini. Read more »
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January 25th, 2012 by
N.S. Pritham
The Nagarhole National Park is renowned for many reasons, starting from the Khedda operations to the Tiger and Elephant sightings. The list goes on and on. Read more »
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January 17th, 2012 by
Kolappa Venkatesh
I go on a safari practically every day. And surprisingly, the sighting is never the same at the same spot! Read more »
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January 10th, 2012 by
Arjun M. Bharadwaj
The Woolly-necked Stork is a large avian, standing 85 cm tall. The species appears black, except for its woolly white neck and white lower belly. Read more »
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January 7th, 2012 by
Kolappa Venkatesh
Early in the morning, while guiding the jeep safari, I took the guests to the river bank to a spot called the sunset point. When we reached the place, the river was blanketed by a thick fog. However, a herd of Gaurs managed to capture our attention, with a big bull leading, and four cows. Read more »
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December 30th, 2011 by
Venkatesh Kolappa
It was around 4.30 in the evening during a Boat Safari on the banks of the Kabini. The seating in the boat made you feel that you were a sailor, as you could scan all 360 degrees positioned as you were.
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December 26th, 2011 by
N. S. Pritham
“Our National Park is full of surprises.” The Naturalists at Kabini would certainly agree to this statement.
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December 21st, 2011 by
Arjun M. Bharadwaj
Meet the Wetland Ambassadors – the Smooth-coated Otters. They are the chief predators of the waters and indicators of the health of a wetland ecosystem. Read more »
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December 9th, 2011 by
Aniketan
Birds of prey, including raptors are an eternal source of fascination at Kabini. The term raptor implies ‘seizing and carrying away’. Read more »
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