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Kabini Tour Package from Kochi (3 Days)

3-day Kabini tour from Kochi: Kabini. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,920 per person.

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November in Kabini

Kabini Tour Package from Kochi (3 Days)

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3-day Kabini tour from Kochi: Kabini. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,920 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 3 handpicked stops, including Kabini boat safari, Kabini backwaters, Nagarhole jeep safari. October–May (elephants gather on the banks in March–May) 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. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. 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 March

Average temperature range: 16°C – 34°C

Jan

28°

17° low

Feb

31°

18° low

Mar

32°

20° low

Apr

34°

21° low

May

31°

22° low

Jun

27°

21° low

Jul

26°

21° low

Aug

26°

21° low

Sep

27°

20° low

Oct

27°

20° low

NOW

Nov

28°

19° low

Dec

28°

16° low

Jan

28°

17° low

Feb

31°

18° low

Mar

32°

20° low

Apr

34°

21° low

May

31°

22° low

Jun

27°

21° low

Jul

26°

21° low

Aug

26°

21° low

Sep

27°

20° low

Oct

27°

20° low

NOW

Nov

28°

19° low

Dec

28°

16° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Kochi to Kabini

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Kochi in the morning. Drive from Kochi to Kabini (about 309 km, 6 hrs 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Kabini. Overnight stay in Kabini.

    Day 2

    Kabini backwaters

    After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing. In the morning, visit Kabini boat safari. After lunch, go on to Kabini backwaters. Return to the hotel in Kabini. Overnight stay in Kabini.

    1. 1

      Kabini boat safari

      A boat ride on the reservoir at the edge of the forest.

    2. 2

      Kabini backwaters

      Grassy banks where elephants gather in summer.

    Day 3

    Jeep safari in Nagarhole and back

    Set out at dawn on a jeep safari into the Nagarhole side of the forest, known for its leopards, tigers and wild dogs. Back for breakfast, then drive home. Drive from Kabini to Kochi (about 309 km, 6 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Kochi. The tour ends here.

    1. 1

      Nagarhole jeep safari

      An early safari in one of India's richest forests.

    Tour Overview

    The Kabini backwaters between Nagarhole and Bandipur: a boat safari among the elephant herds on the reservoir and a dawn jeep safari in the forest.

    This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Kochi. The route runs Kochi → Kabini → Kochi, about 618 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

    Highlights of the Kabini Tour from Kochi

    • Kabini boat safari
    • Kabini backwaters
    • Nagarhole jeep 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 Kochi 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
    • 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–May (elephants gather on the banks in March–May)

    Route: Kochi → Kabini → Kochi (about 618 km in all)

    Before you go: Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book. The highways through Bandipur and Mudumalai are closed to traffic at night (about 9 pm to 6 am), so the drive in and out is planned for daylight.

    Hotels: 3-star hotel in Kabini, or similar.

    Package Price: Cab or Bus

    Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Kochi. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

    Persons Cab Bus
    2₹13,660₹10,180
    3₹11,030₹9,150
    4–7₹9,810₹8,030
    8–10₹9,020₹7,520
    11–12₹7,650₹6,920

    Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

    There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.

    Route Map

    Locating stops on the map…

    Top Attractions

    Kabini boat safari

    Kabini boat safari

    A guided boat safari across the Kabini reservoir, tracing the southern boundary of Nagarhole National Park. From roughly February to May, as the water recedes, elephant herds gather on the exposed shoreline, offering photographers close and unobstructed views. This is a signature Kabini experience, prized for sightings of elephants, crocodiles, and a wealth of birdlife.

    2-3 hours (typically early morning or late afternoon) Boat safari charges vary by operator; typically ₹500–₹1,500 per person for shared boats, with private charters at higher rates.Two daily departures: dawn and late afternoon; timings vary seasonally and are confirmed at booking.
    Kabini backwaters

    Kabini backwaters

    Grassy banks where elephants gather in summer.

    Nagarhole jeep safari

    Nagarhole jeep safari

    An early safari in one of India's richest forests.

    Who Is This Tour For

    Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
    Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
    Pilgrimage Tour Packages
    Karnataka Tour Packages
    Tour Packages from Kochi

    Best Time to Visit

    October–May (elephants gather on the banks in March–May) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

    How to Reach

    Pickup Point: Hotel or home
    Approx. Distance: 618 km

    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 Kochi 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
    • 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

    3-star hotel in Kabini (or similar)

    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–May (elephants gather on the banks in March–May)

    Route: Kochi → Kabini → Kochi (about 618 km in all)

    Before you go: Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book. The highways through Bandipur and Mudumalai are closed to traffic at night (about 9 pm to 6 am), so the drive in and out is planned for daylight.

    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 Kochi on day 1 and you are back in Kochi on day 3.

    Kochi → Kabini → Kochi. That is about 618 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

    For 2 persons it is ₹10,180 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,920 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

    Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Kochi and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.

    October–May (elephants gather on the banks in March–May).

    Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book. The highways through Bandipur and Mudumalai are closed to traffic at night (about 9 pm to 6 am), so the drive in and out is planned for daylight.

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