🎟️ Safari Tickets Included
Official Forest Department Nagarhole Tiger Reserve safari tickets are pre-booked and covered. You board the safari vehicle — nothing more to pay at the gate.
₹0 Extra Cost
Activity Location: Kabini, Karnataka.
Start Time: 06:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 PM
Distance from Bangalore: 220 Km
About Kabini One Day Trip:
Escape Bangalore before sunrise and return with wildlife memories that last a lifetime. Kabini Dam, serene backwaters, and a full 3-hour evening safari inside Nagarhole Tiger Reserve — all in one thrilling day. Safari tickets? Already included.
Make the most of your one-day wildlife adventure with these practical pointers.
Every minute is planned — from the early morning Metro pickup to the late-night return — so you can focus entirely on the experience.
Meet your United Trips coordinator at RR Nagar Metro Station, Bangalore. Collect your complimentary goodies pack, get acquainted with your fellow travellers, and set off on the Bangalore–Mysore Highway toward Kabini. The early start ensures you beat city traffic and arrive with plenty of time to explore.
Stop at a popular highway restaurant for a hearty South Indian breakfast — idli, dosa, vada, or the works. Fuel up for the wildlife adventure ahead. The restaurant is known for fresh, hot food and fast service so you’re back on the road quickly.
Arrive at the iconic Kabini Dam — an engineering marvel built across the Kabini River, a tributary of the Cauvery. The reservoir’s vast expanse with tree lines and distant forest cover makes for stunning photographs. Wildlife frequently spotted along the reservoir banks include painted storks, bar-headed geese, and kingfishers.
Move to the tranquil Kabini Backwaters — arguably the most photographed spot in the region. The flooded, half-submerged trees silhouetted against the sky have made Kabini backwaters famous on wildlife photography circuits across India. Spot migratory birds including cormorants, herons, and the occasional fish eagle resting on the bleached branches.
Stop at a well-reviewed local restaurant near Kabini for a satisfying regional lunch. Enjoy authentic Karnataka cuisine before the afternoon’s main event.
Reach the Dammanakatte (Kakanakote) Forest Gate — the entry point for the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve evening safari. Your coordinator handles boarding passes and all entry procedures. Safari tickets are pre-included in your United Trips package, so no queuing or extra payments.
The highlight of the day: a full 3-hour evening wildlife safari deep inside Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, guided by an official Forest Department naturalist. The evening safari is considered the best time to spot wildlife in the reserve, as animals come to water sources and roads as temperatures drop.
Return to the base camp area after the jungle trail. Take a short break to freshen up, share wildlife sightings with your group, and relive the highlights of the safari.
Board the vehicle and begin the drive back toward Bangalore via the Mysore–Bangalore highway. Settle in, relax, and replay your favourite wildlife moments from the day.
A well-earned highway dinner stop on the way back. Choose from a variety of South Indian and North Indian options.
Arrive back safely at RR Nagar Metro Station, Bangalore. The United Trips Kabini one-day trip experience concludes — with memories of elephants, forests, and the golden hour at Kabini backwaters you won’t forget.
Most Bangalore-to-Kabini operators charge extra for safari tickets or skip them entirely. United Trips builds it all in — no last-minute surprises at the forest gate.
Official Forest Department Nagarhole Tiger Reserve safari tickets are pre-booked and covered. You board the safari vehicle — nothing more to pay at the gate.
₹0 Extra Cost
The 3:00 PM–6:00 PM evening slot is the gold standard for wildlife sightings in Nagarhole. Animals converge at watering points — maximising your chances of spotting elephants, gaurs, and big cats.
3-Hour Safari
A United Trips coordinator accompanies your group from start to finish — handling entry procedures, forest guides, and sightseeing stops so you never have to figure anything out.
All Day Support
Kick off the trip right — every traveller receives a United Trips goodies pack at the pickup point. A small detail that sets the mood for a great day ahead.
Unique to United Trips
Tolls, parking fees, and forest entry fees are all covered. What you see in the price is what you pay. Meals are optional add-ons you enjoy at your own pace.
Transparent Pricing
Pickup from RR Nagar Metro Station means you don’t need a car to reach the starting point. Just hop off the metro and join the group.
Easy Access
Kabini is approximately 220–230 km from Bangalore, typically a 4.5 to 5-hour drive via the Bangalore–Mysore–Nanjangud highway. United Trips departs at 6:00 AM from RR Nagar Metro Station, ensuring arrival at Kabini by 11:00 AM — giving you a full day to explore.
Yes — 100%. Unlike many other Bangalore-to-Kabini operators, United Trips pre-books and includes official Forest Department safari tickets for the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve (Kakanakote/Dammanakatte gate) in the package price. You arrive at the forest gate ready to board — no extra costs, no queuing for tickets.
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve is one of India’s richest wildlife destinations. On the evening safari you can spot:
Common sightings: Asiatic elephants, spotted deer (chital), sambar deer, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar, peacock, grey langur.
Occasional: Sloth bear, dhole (Indian wild dog), python, monitor lizard.
Rare but possible: Bengal tiger, leopard (Indian black panther).
The evening slot (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) maximises sighting chances as animals are most active.
The pickup point is RR Nagar Metro Station, Bangalore at 6:00 AM. Your United Trips coordinator will be present at the pickup, hand you the complimentary goodies kit, and lead the group to the vehicle.
Absolutely — Kabini is consistently ranked among the best one-day wildlife escapes from Bangalore. The 220 km distance is easily manageable on a single day. In one trip you can cover the Kabini Dam, the famous backwaters (a wildlife photography icon), and a 3-hour evening safari inside Nagarhole Tiger Reserve — with no overnight stay required.
The Dammanakatte gate (Kakanakote Safari Center) is one of the most productive entry points near Kabini. It provides direct access into the core zone of Nagarhole Tiger Reserve and is the gate used by United Trips for the evening wildlife safari. The evening safari from this gate has a high track record of elephant and big-cat sightings.
The 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM evening slot is widely considered the best time for a Kabini wildlife safari. As afternoon temperatures drop, animals move to water sources and roads, dramatically increasing sighting chances for elephants, gaur, and — if fortune favours you — big cats. United Trips specifically books this premium slot for maximum wildlife exposure.
Pack light but smart:
Avoid bright colours inside the forest — earth tones and muted greens are ideal.
