It's really surprising and exceedingly well for me that first time I am in Bangalore and weekdays were more of trips and photowalks. Straight-away,credit goes to my loving family who has made it possible.My loving bro's mesmerized me with their ability to capture simple yet profound beauty of nature located in southern part of India, The Kabani.It is most popular wildlife destinations of Karnataka originates from the Wayanad District of Kerala state empties into the Bay of Bengal.Lush green landscape surrounding the large lake gives a spectacular view of wildlife and bird life where chirping of migratory bird specially in March,closer look of how the group of herbivorous wild animals interact among themselves to save their life from giant tiger and leopards and nonetheless feel of slow moving river is just like icing on the cake.During the summer many hidden Islands emerge out of backwaters & its a perfect place for Camping.No hard treks, No extreme adventure, Its just camping although we choose to stay like Maharaja in Maharaja Cottage.
We started our journey to “Kabani” on March 19th @ 7.15 AM from Bangalore, en-route we reached Mysore and met Miss Monalisha my sister at her college.We spent some quality family time with her and started @ 10:20 AM from Mysore towards our destination The Kabani. we reached Kabani @ 1:20 PM delay by an hour.But the moment we were near the entrance of wildlife resort the only expression which I could notice at the entrance from each one of us is WOW!!! such a nice place...The excitement and energy were in full upswing even if the weather was hot and dry.
We reached near the reception desk and looked for the proceeding of day.We explored the map of resort with the help of one of the person sitting at reception desk.From there straight-away towards our Maharaja Cottages. The cottage were influenced with more of Colonial style architecture.The breathtaking view of the backwaters of River, full of lusty green view from cottage gives us a heavenly feeling and we were sure that we are gonna spend some quality time away from fast,furious and crowded world.
We were asked to get ready for lunch.The dining facilities was amazingly good.It was of circular shape which is referred as the Ghol Ghar. About the food you can check with Mr Ranjan & Mr. Tej my bro's.They were eating as if they didn't had since a month or so.We get back to Maharaja Cottage somewhere around 3:00 PM.We among ourselves were discussing about the ambience & facilities meanwhile somebody knocked the door and asked us to get ready for motorboat safari.We get into the motorboat. It was an amazing ride. Watched the forest from river and spotted few animals.Among the animals, deer, elephants, gaur and crocodiles were most common. Watched different types of birds.Later that evening we enjoyed the company of a large "Stripe-necked Mongoose" before ending the motorboat safari... The weather was hot still we were enjoying moments. At one place which is territory of one big tiger and 3 cubs, we waited for about 10 min in pin drop silence on boat. Our bad luck tiger didn't turn up near to water.Ended Boat Safari after 3 hours. It was very long and enjoyed every moment.
Got back to the cottage somewhere around 7:00 PM.Had a cup of coffee in the balcony of cottage.Mesmerizing view of river,jungle and chirping of different birds gives us feeling as if we are in heaven for sometime.This was serene, quiet and so pleasant. We chatted along for a while, talking about how we should spend more time outdoors, go camping somewhere maybe.Meanwhile Mr. Ranjan commented don't you guys think we should be ready for dinner.Obsession about the food shown by Mr Ranjan & Tej took us again back to Gol Ghar.The food comprises of piping hot buffet of multi-cuisine, well-planned menu which includes Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.
After finishing the dinner, we assembled into a movie hall for about 45 mints for wildlife documentaries screened at the lodge.8:30 PM. After that we had an option to bask in the warmth of the campfire, while we opted to get back to Cottage and chat for some more time.Overall the day was good.There is plenty for us to see, hear and photograph. Varieties of birds fly about in colorful array chirping and singing through the day.The night spent at the cottage was good too.We can feel slow moving wind, peaceful, and a natural landscape right on the bank of river.
On the 20th March, early in the morning we head towards the vibrant wild forest in search of lively panther that dashed across the road, several wild dogs, elephants, gaurs, sambars, spotted deers,wild pigs and nonetheless a large variety of birds.This was indeed through Jeep Safari deep into the Jungle. we were more thrilled to enter into woods with great expectations.Suddenly Jeep halted deep into the Jungle for more than 10 mins and we were so fortunate to see fresh tiger mark on the mud.It was not even more than 15 mints suddenly few deer started barking & hooting sounds from monkey.We were little conscious.I suddenly turned towards trip guide and asked why this sound..!He informed us that its an alarm bell from monkeys & deer that tiger or leopard is around making watchful to entire herbivorous family. There was plenty of butterflies all moving around in patches. Just after a few metres we were greeted by a group of spotted deer.The group consisted of bucks,does and some very cute calves.Next we saw some more deer, magnificent nilgiri langoors and giant malabar squirrels and nonetheless peahen & peacocks.
Around 9:30 AM we came back to cottage had breakfast and coming towards an end of approx 225 KMs journey.My mind is refreshed enough for a fresh start.
Welcome to the beautiful world of nature !!!
We started our journey to “Kabani” on March 19th @ 7.15 AM from Bangalore, en-route we reached Mysore and met Miss Monalisha my sister at her college.We spent some quality family time with her and started @ 10:20 AM from Mysore towards our destination The Kabani. we reached Kabani @ 1:20 PM delay by an hour.But the moment we were near the entrance of wildlife resort the only expression which I could notice at the entrance from each one of us is WOW!!! such a nice place...The excitement and energy were in full upswing even if the weather was hot and dry.
We reached near the reception desk and looked for the proceeding of day.We explored the map of resort with the help of one of the person sitting at reception desk.From there straight-away towards our Maharaja Cottages. The cottage were influenced with more of Colonial style architecture.The breathtaking view of the backwaters of River, full of lusty green view from cottage gives us a heavenly feeling and we were sure that we are gonna spend some quality time away from fast,furious and crowded world.
We were asked to get ready for lunch.The dining facilities was amazingly good.It was of circular shape which is referred as the Ghol Ghar. About the food you can check with Mr Ranjan & Mr. Tej my bro's.They were eating as if they didn't had since a month or so.We get back to Maharaja Cottage somewhere around 3:00 PM.We among ourselves were discussing about the ambience & facilities meanwhile somebody knocked the door and asked us to get ready for motorboat safari.We get into the motorboat. It was an amazing ride. Watched the forest from river and spotted few animals.Among the animals, deer, elephants, gaur and crocodiles were most common. Watched different types of birds.Later that evening we enjoyed the company of a large "Stripe-necked Mongoose" before ending the motorboat safari... The weather was hot still we were enjoying moments. At one place which is territory of one big tiger and 3 cubs, we waited for about 10 min in pin drop silence on boat. Our bad luck tiger didn't turn up near to water.Ended Boat Safari after 3 hours. It was very long and enjoyed every moment.
Got back to the cottage somewhere around 7:00 PM.Had a cup of coffee in the balcony of cottage.Mesmerizing view of river,jungle and chirping of different birds gives us feeling as if we are in heaven for sometime.This was serene, quiet and so pleasant. We chatted along for a while, talking about how we should spend more time outdoors, go camping somewhere maybe.Meanwhile Mr. Ranjan commented don't you guys think we should be ready for dinner.Obsession about the food shown by Mr Ranjan & Tej took us again back to Gol Ghar.The food comprises of piping hot buffet of multi-cuisine, well-planned menu which includes Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.
After finishing the dinner, we assembled into a movie hall for about 45 mints for wildlife documentaries screened at the lodge.8:30 PM. After that we had an option to bask in the warmth of the campfire, while we opted to get back to Cottage and chat for some more time.Overall the day was good.There is plenty for us to see, hear and photograph. Varieties of birds fly about in colorful array chirping and singing through the day.The night spent at the cottage was good too.We can feel slow moving wind, peaceful, and a natural landscape right on the bank of river.
On the 20th March, early in the morning we head towards the vibrant wild forest in search of lively panther that dashed across the road, several wild dogs, elephants, gaurs, sambars, spotted deers,wild pigs and nonetheless a large variety of birds.This was indeed through Jeep Safari deep into the Jungle. we were more thrilled to enter into woods with great expectations.Suddenly Jeep halted deep into the Jungle for more than 10 mins and we were so fortunate to see fresh tiger mark on the mud.It was not even more than 15 mints suddenly few deer started barking & hooting sounds from monkey.We were little conscious.I suddenly turned towards trip guide and asked why this sound..!He informed us that its an alarm bell from monkeys & deer that tiger or leopard is around making watchful to entire herbivorous family. There was plenty of butterflies all moving around in patches. Just after a few metres we were greeted by a group of spotted deer.The group consisted of bucks,does and some very cute calves.Next we saw some more deer, magnificent nilgiri langoors and giant malabar squirrels and nonetheless peahen & peacocks.
Around 9:30 AM we came back to cottage had breakfast and coming towards an end of approx 225 KMs journey.My mind is refreshed enough for a fresh start.
Welcome to the beautiful world of nature !!!
Thanks for sharing the expeditions. Well done !
ReplyDeleteFelt as if I was travel within while reading it :)
Tej?
Mr. Tej is none other than our bulky 88 kg lad from the state of Gujrat :) .Naman Tejaswi!!!
DeleteFantastic Trip Report.Keep up the good work..one typo..its KABINI..Photos would have added more depth -Zia
DeleteDude, The Kabini, is also named as Kabani & Kapila
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