KABINI WILDLIFE TOUR WITH PRAKASH RAMAKRISHNAN

Tour Dates: November 27, 28 and 29, 2015

Accomodation: Your stay at the Kabini River Lodge (run by Jungle Lodges & Resorts), the erstwhile hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore is located on the fringes of the forest on the banks of the River Kabini. The resort is rated as one of the Top 5 Wildlife Resorts in the World by the British Tatler’s Travel Guide. A sprawling colonial estate in the heart of elephant country, the River Kabini Lodge echoes with the call of the wild. (Source –JLR Website)

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Price:

Indian National – INR 20,000/-

Foreign National – INR 28,000/-

The difference is due to additional charges levied by Jungle Lodges & Resorts.

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Venue:

Nagarhole National Park, near Mysore, is one of the brightest jewels of the Western Ghats. The birth of Nagarhole National Park can be traced by the stretching area of 258 sq km when it was a hunting reserve for the Maharajas of Mysore. Nagarhole – now remains a showcase for the wealth of the Western Ghats to thousands of visitors from around the world, every year.

Kabini:

The largest river in the Nagarhole National Park – Kabini, running along the southern boundary, was dammed in 1974 for an irrigation project. The reservoir is now the life-giving source for the park during the dry months, attracting a huge gathering of elephant herds, forming the single largest congregation of Asiatic elephants anywhere in the world. The park is also packed with predators – notably tigers, leopards and wild dogs (dholes), thanks to the reservoir sustaining a healthy prey base with large population of herbivores like Gaurs, Sambar deers and Chitals (Spotted Deer).

The experience:

A bio-diversity hotspot, Kabini promises excellent opportunities to witness some of India’s best wildlife. Topping it all is the rush and excitement of spotting the spotty – the Leopard. Elegant, secretive and elusive, sighting this highly camouflaged big cat on a tree branch is the highlight of a jungle safari in Kabini*. It requires skill, patience and most importantly- luck.

We at Thadam experiences are organizing a wildlife tour to Kabini with Prakash Ramakrishnan, an award winning wildlife photographer, in search of the big wild cats of India.* Prakash an ardent traveler and a wildlife enthusiast, spends most of his time in these jungles, doing the one thing he loves doing the most – photographing and filming wildlife. His knowledge and skill set gained over the years of experience will help you maximize and scale-up the chances of wildlife sightings.

Despite hosting a plentiful population of leopards and Tigers, sighting is not predictable. But Kabini is the place to witness and photograph India’s most adaptive and thriving big cat, in its favorite natural habitat – the tree branch.*

We will also attempt to sight and photograph the magnificent Tiger, the endangered Asiatic wild dog or dhole, river otters, stripe-necked mongoose, and birds like ospreys, Malabar Trogon, Spot-bellied Eagle Owl, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, white-bellied woodpeckers, changeable hawk- and crested serpent eagles, nuthatches, rollers, kingfishers, starlings, fly-catchers and flocks of Egrets, Herons and Storks.

The tour also promises the thrill and anticipation of predator sightings while listening to the antics of the Gray Langurs and the shrill alarm calls of the Sambar Deers and Chitals – sign of a moving predator.

So, come take part in a captivating itinerary that unfolds in Kabini – a jungle experience that will not only go down as one of the richest wild memories you can cherish for a lifetime but an authentic wildlife experience at an ideal environment that will educate you on the importance of conservation and values about nature and ecosystem of the Western Ghats.

*– Wildlife sightings are subjected to luck and are NOT guaranteed.

Itinerary:

Day 1 :

Arrive at Mysore and transfer to Jungle Lodges in Kabini for Lunch (12 noon)^. Relax at the resort after a sumptuous lunch and proceed for a jungle safari by late afternoon into the forests. Explore the forest in an open safari vehicle accompanied by trained, skillful Naturalists. Get an opportunity to see the Bengal Tigers and Leopards along with herds of Elephants, Gaurs, Chital and Sambar*. After 2 and half hours of Safari, return for Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

^Mysore to Kabini :

If you’re arriving by train, arrange for a taxi to meet you at the station for your onward journey to Kabini.
Those setting out from Ooty can follow the Bandipur, Gundlupet, Begur, Nugu Dam & Hand Post Circle for a shorter route, or come via Mysore.
Guests from Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Madras etc., can arrive via Bangalore.
Guests from Trivandrum, Cochin & Calicut can come via Mananthavadi, along the Mysore Mananthavadi road.
Guests from Mangalore & Madikeri could come via Hunsur, H.D. Kote and Hand Post Circle.

Source – JLR website

Nearest Airports – From Bangalore (245 Kms) & Mysore (90 Kms)

Nearest Railway Stations – The nearest railway stations are Bangalore (245 Kms),

Mysore (90 Kms) & Kozhikode 180 (Kms)

Day 2:

Leave early morning for jungle safari. Return to resort for breakfast, unwind and relax till Lunch. In the evening, we again leave for a jungle safari. Experience the magical sunset by the river, get some opportunities to photograph silhouettes and animals/birds against the sunset. Return for Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 3:

Leave for early morning jungle safari. Check-out post lunch and drive back home after some wonderful wild memories, learning and photographs.

Your trip will also include opportunities to review your photographs everyday with Prakash, who will give you his perspective and observation on how to improve your photography skills. Because, with 15 years of extensive travel across the Indian jungles, Prakash has awe inspiring photographs, wonderful stories and unforgettable experiences from his jungle memoirs to share with you. You will also engage in interactive sessions with your fellow travelers where you will discuss your observations and learning with the group. These discussions will help you to learn a lot from each other and cherish lasting friendships.

*– Wildlife sightings are subjected to luck and are NOT guaranteed.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The cost includes

Accommodation on double sharing basis
All meals during the tour
Tea and Snacks, morning and evening
Naturalist fees
Safari fees

The cost does not include

Travel to Kabini and return travel from Kabini to your location
Additional food or beverages ordered

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The fee has to be paid in advance. The invoice will be raised by “TUNGSTEN BRANDING LLP” the parent company of Thadam, to whom the payment is due.
The Cost arrived at are calculated on basis of careful prediction of avenues of expenditure. If any foreseen expenditures are met due to unforeseen circumstances, it has to be borne by the client.
The avenues of expenditure are based on basic amenities that will be provided during the travel, if any specific arrangements to be made during the travel, the same have to be communicated by the client in advance and charges will apply accordingly.
The prices are not negotiable.

For queries write to us – info.thadam@gmail.com or call us – +91 94867 40907 | +91 83443 30416 | +91 94439 11979

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