Kabini Tour Package from Hyderabad (3 Days)
3-day Kabini tour from Hyderabad: Bengaluru and Kabini. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,010 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
20° – 27°C
October in Kabini
Description
3-day Kabini tour from Hyderabad: Bengaluru and Kabini. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹8,010 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Kabini backwaters, Evening safari, Boat safari and more. October–June (elephants gather on the backwaters in March–June) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Kabini. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kabini
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 16°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
To Kabini
Reach Bengaluru by train from Hyderabad, where our driver meets you. Drive from Bengaluru to Kabini (about 232 km, 4 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Kabini. Drive through Mysuru and the farmland south of it to the Kabini river on the edge of Nagarhole National Park. After lunch at your jungle stay, go on the evening safari, by jeep into the forest or by boat on the backwaters, where elephants gather on the grassy banks in the dry months. Overnight stay in Kabini.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Hyderabad to Bengaluru
567 km · ~12h · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Hyderabad
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 284Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 434Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BengaluruBengaluru, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Hyderabad to Bengaluru
567 km · ~12h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Hyderabad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Hyderabad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Hyderabad → Bengaluru
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~567 km
~12h 36m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,640
- Arrive in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Hyderabad to Bengaluru
Nearest railway stations: Hyderabad Deccan for Hyderabad, Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bengaluru to Kabini
232 km · ~4h 58m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bengaluru
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MysuruAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KabiniKabini, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bengaluru to Kabini
232 km · ~5h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bengaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bengaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bengaluru → Kabini
AC Seater / Volvo · ~232 km
~5h 9m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹700
Usual tea / meal halts: Mysuru (~170 km)
- Arrive in Kabini
Kabini, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bengaluru to Kabini
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru, Mysore Jn (about 70 km away) for Kabini.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Kabini backwaters
The river reservoir between Nagarhole and Bandipur.
- 2
Evening safari
A jeep or boat safari on the edge of Nagarhole.
Boat safari and the forest
Go out on a morning boat safari on the backwaters, where herds of elephants come down to drink and graze, and birds like the darter and fish eagle hunt over the water. After lunch, take a coracle ride on the river and go on the jeep safari into Nagarhole in the evening. Overnight stay in Kabini.
- 1
Boat safari
The Kabini backwaters by boat.
- 2
Coracle ride
A round basket-boat on the river.
- 3
Nagarhole jeep safari
An evening drive into the forest.
Last safari and back to Bangalore
A last early safari, then the drive back through Mysuru to Bangalore for the train. Drive from Kabini to Bengaluru (about 235 km, 4 hrs 45 min). Board the train from Bengaluru back to Hyderabad (about 565 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kabini to Bengaluru
235 km · ~5h 2m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kabini
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MaddurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BengaluruBengaluru, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kabini to Bengaluru
235 km · ~5h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kabini
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kabini. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kabini → Bengaluru
AC Seater / Volvo · ~235 km
~5h 13m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹710
Usual tea / meal halts: Channapatna (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kabini to Bengaluru
Nearest railway stations: Mysore Jn (about 70 km away) for Kabini, Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bengaluru to Hyderabad
565 km · ~11h 58m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bengaluru
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 283Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 433Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Arrive in HyderabadHyderabad, Telangana
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bengaluru to Hyderabad
565 km · ~12h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bengaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bengaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bengaluru → Hyderabad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~565 km
~12h 33m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630
- Arrive in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bengaluru to Hyderabad
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru, Hyderabad Deccan for Hyderabad.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Morning safari
The forest at first light.
Tour Overview
Kabini on the edge of Nagarhole: jeep and boat safaris among the elephants of the backwaters, a coracle ride on the river, and the chance of a leopard or the black panther that made the forest famous.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Hyderabad. The route runs Hyderabad → Bengaluru → Kabini → Bengaluru → Hyderabad, about 1,599 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kabini Tour from Hyderabad
- Kabini backwaters
- Evening safari
- Boat safari
- Coracle ride
- Nagarhole jeep safari
- Morning safari
Inclusions in the Kabini Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Hyderabad for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kabini Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Kabini Tour
Best time to visit: October–June (elephants gather on the backwaters in March–June)
Route: Hyderabad → Bengaluru → Kabini → Bengaluru → Hyderabad (about 1,599 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bengaluru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Jeep and canopy-bus safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Forest Department and Jungle Lodges, booked online and paid separately; slots are limited and fill early on weekends. Fees, timings and zones change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Kabini, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Hyderabad. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹25,900 | ₹13,300 | ₹11,860 |
| 33 Persons | ₹21,110 | ₹12,270 | ₹10,480 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹18,740 | ₹11,150 | ₹9,340 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹17,300 | ₹10,640 | ₹8,770 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹14,760 | ₹10,050 | ₹8,010 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Hyderabad the drive is about 807 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bengaluru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Kabini backwaters
- Evening safari
- Boat safari
- Coracle ride
- Nagarhole jeep safari
- Morning safari
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–June (elephants gather on the backwaters in March–June) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Hyderabad for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–June (elephants gather on the backwaters in March–June)
Route: Hyderabad → Bengaluru → Kabini → Bengaluru → Hyderabad (about 1,599 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bengaluru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Jeep and canopy-bus safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Forest Department and Jungle Lodges, booked online and paid separately; slots are limited and fill early on weekends. Fees, timings and zones change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Kabini, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Hyderabad on day 1 and you are back in Hyderabad on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Hyderabad → Bengaluru → Kabini → Bengaluru → Hyderabad. That is about 1,599 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹11,860 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹8,010 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Hyderabad and back. By cab from Hyderabad the drive is about 807 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Bengaluru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–June (elephants gather on the backwaters in March–June).
Jeep and canopy-bus safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Forest Department and Jungle Lodges, booked online and paid separately; slots are limited and fill early on weekends. Fees, timings and zones change, so check current rules when you book.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to