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Kabini - the river holiday: The Kabini or Kabani is a river of southern India, originates in Wayanad District of Kerala state. It also passes through the southern part of Kodagu District of Karnataka state through the Nagarhole National Park. From the mighty tuskers to the mouse deer, Kabini is home to many a variety of animals and birds though the elephants outnumber them.

Orange County Resort, Kabini - Situated in the heart land of the 'Kadukuruba Tribe' of Nagarhole forest and surrounded on three sides by the Kabini river, Orange County Resort, Kabini is built in authentic Kuruba village style. Each palm-thatched hut at the resort comes fitted with all the luxuries you could hope for including its own plunge pool or Jacuzzi in a private, open-to-sky courtyard. Nagarhole forest supports the highest density of herbivores in Asia in addition to its three major predators

Best time to Visit Kabini: Winter records a temperature of 26^oC and Summer records 33^oC. It is open throughout the year. Best time to see wildlife is from November to January and when the forests are lush green between July and October.

Getting there: Kabini is located near Bheeramballi Village at a distance of 245kms from Bangalore by road via Mysore. The route from Bangalore is:

• Nearest Airports: Bangalore-245kms.

• Nearest Railheads: Mysore-90kms

• By Road and Routes from important cities:

  • From Bangalore(245kms): Ramnagaram – Maddur – Mandya – Srirangapatna – Mysore – (Go on Maananthavaadi Road) - Handpost (Continue straight towards Maananthavaadi) - Turn left after 3kms towards Kabini Dam - Bheeramballi Village (Orange County, Kabini).

  • From Kozhikode(240kms): Vythiri – Kalpetta – Sultanbatheri - Gundulpet (Turn left towards Mysore) - Begur (Turn left towards Hand Post Circle) – Hand Post Circle (Turn left towards Maananthavaadi ) - Turn left after 3kms towards Kabini Dam - Bheeramballi Village (Orange County, Kabini)

  • From Orange County Resort, Coorg(120kms): Periyapatna - Hunsur – H.D. Kote – Hand Post Circle (Turn left towards Maananthavaadi) - Turn left after 3kms towards Kabini Dam - Bheeramballi Village (Orange County, Kabini).

Package Rates:

Package includes:-

• Welcome Drink on arrival.

• Package starts with Lunch and ends with Breakfast (*APAI includes All Meals, Accommodation and All Taxes)

• Unlimited dining during the restaurant hours except for Alcoholic Beverages and Room Service.

• All Resort Taxes

Extra Person / Child Policy

• Upto 6 yrs : Complimentary (Rs.1950/- per head per night if extra bed is required)

• Between 6 – 11 yrs : Rs.2700/- per head per night (food & bed)

• 12 yrs and above : Rs.3800/- per head per night (food & bed)

• Maid : Rs.2700/- per night (Food in Cafeteria & extra mattress)

Activities:

• The guests will have to inform at the activity centre beforehand about their interest to go for the Guided Bird watching which is done at the banks of the river. The Naturalist will be informed of the same and it is usually conducted at 07 AM by walk

• The Elephant Interaction includes feeding, giving a bath, etc to the Elephant. An Elephant ride would be charged @ Rs. 250/- per person for 15 minutes and this can be taken directly at the resort as it cannot be pre-booked.

• The Coracle ride is part of the package; the guest could opt for it at the resort subject to weather conditions.

• The guests will have to inform at the activity centre beforehand about their interest to go for the Kuruba Village Visit. This is will be a guided visit conducted at 10 AM – 01 PM. The guests could either go by bicycle or on their own vehicle; the village is about 3 km from the resort.

Safari schedule and costing is as follows:

• Based on new Government Regulations as on 01.Feb.2011, safari charges have been revised as: Indian Nationals - Rs.1000/- per person per safari, Foreign Nationals - Rs. 2000/- per person per safari. These rates are inclusive of camera charges (Regular Point & Shoot and DSLR cameras only).

• Safety Regulation: Children below the age of 6 years are not permitted on Boat or Vehicle Safaris.

• The vehicle / boat safaris are on 18seater (Swaraj Mazda Canter / Motor Boat) and have to be pre-booked as it is subject to availability.

• Kindly note that we do have Jeeps available at our resort in Kabini, however this cannot be pre-booked as it is subject to permissions and availability.