Kabini Tour Package from Salem (2 Days)
2-day Kabini tour from Salem: Kabini. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹5,040 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
20° – 27°C
October in Kabini
Description
2-day Kabini tour from Salem: Kabini. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹5,040 per person.
This 2 days 1 night 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 1-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 MarchAverage temperature range: 16°C – 34°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Kabini backwaters
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Salem in the morning. Drive from Salem to Kabini (about 319 km, 6 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Kabini. The lodges here stand by the Kabini reservoir, which separates Nagarhole from Bandipur. In the late afternoon, take the boat safari on the backwaters: herds of elephants come down to the water in the dry months, and you may see gaur, crocodiles, otters and many water birds. Overnight stay in Kabini.
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Kabini boat safari
A boat ride on the reservoir at the edge of the forest.
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Kabini backwaters
Grassy banks where elephants gather in summer.
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 Salem (about 320 km, 6 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Salem. The tour ends here.
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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 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Salem. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Kabini Tour from Salem
- Kabini boat safari
- Kabini backwaters
- Nagarhole jeep safari
Inclusions in the Kabini Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- 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
Online booking: pay just ₹99 to reserve your tour. The ₹99 is 100 percent refundable if you cancel at any time, and it is adjusted in your final payment.
50 percent of the tour cost: 3 days before the tour starts, after you receive your tour voucher.
Remaining balance: on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy
The ₹99 online booking amount is refunded in full whenever you cancel, for any reason.
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)
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.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Per-person pricing by group size
Route Map
Top Attractions
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.
Kabini backwaters
Grassy banks where elephants gather in summer.
Nagarhole jeep safari
An early safari in one of India's richest forests.
Who Is This Tour For
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
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- 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–May (elephants gather on the banks in March–May)
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
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Salem on day 1 and you are back in Salem on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,760 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹5,040 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
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.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to