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In this article, we will acquaint you about the Safari Timings Of Kabini Nagarhole National Park across gates of Kabini and Nagarhole National Park where the government (read Forest Department) takes care of running the safaris. This will not include those run by Jungle Lodges (where stay is a must to avail the Safari).

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Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary :

At just 218 km away from Bangalore is one of the best Wildlife Sanctuaries in India. It is spread across Mysore and Kodagu districts in Karnataka. Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary (Nagarhole National Park) is one of the top attractions to visit in Karnataka and also one of the top places to visit in Coorg. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Western Ghats Nilgiri sub-cluster of 6,000 Sq. km, including all of Nagarhole National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage for World Heritage Site status. Many streams flow through the rich tropical forests of the park.

Kabini Nagarhole Safari Timings at Dammana Katte Gate

• Safari is via 26-Seater Canter
• Start time: 6am and 7am in the morning and 3.30pm and 4.30pm in the afternoon
• Duration : approx. 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs

Ticket Sale: Please note that for evening Safari, you need to buy the ticket at 10am that day and for the morning safari, you need to buy the tickets a day before, latest at 4pm in the evening. 

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Kabini Nagarhole Safari Timings at Veerahosanhalli Gate and at Nanchi Gate

• Safari is via 26-Seater Canter
• Start time: 6am, 7am and 8am in the morning and 3.30pm and 4.30pm in the afternoon
• Duration : approx. 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs

Ticket Sale: Please note tickets are sold at the gate just before the Safari starts.

Best Season To Visit Kabini National Park

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