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Kabini Dam
At a distance of about 60 kilometres from Mysore, the well-known Kabini dam is situated. this Dam is a house to the humongous Kabini River which takes part in as the tributary of River Cauvery in Southern India. This Dam is a part of the Indian southern state known as Karnataka.It has green surroundings, which is soothing to the eyes and also consists of consistently flowing river water alongside. This is considered as a picnic spot for the locals and is also considered to be a place where you can find peace of mind just like at the Himalayas. The various architects give a visit every year to check out the infrastructure and get an idea of the building of the dam. It was built in 1974 on River Kabini.
Flora and fauna surrounding the river Kabini is something which livens up the whole space. It is now a house to many of the birds and animals that found refuge in the area. The river is also now a major source of water for over 20 villages and the locals nearby.
The government of Karnataka was the first one to develop this Kabini Dam. It was under the motive to provide electric supply throughout the village. The dam is about 13000 feet in length and stands at the height of about 167 feet. This Kabini Dam gives out the water to Sagaredoddakere and the Upper Nugu Dams. The water level rises up to 28 thousand cubic meters during monsoon season.
Things to do near Kabini Dam:
- Boating Safari:
You can go boating, which is a totally famous activity in this area and is a fun way to explore flora and fauna of the area. The elephants, crocodiles and other reptiles and birds can be discovered through this boating safari.
- Jeep Safari:
Want to get a tea/coffee while just watching nature pass you by, well then this Jeep Safari will surely help you do it. This Open Jeep safari will help you watch the animals up-close and gives a soothing experience.
- Elephant Safari:
Being at Kabini, you’d definitely want to consider the elephant safari option as you can definitely discover more than what you think you could. The dam’s real beauty can also be experienced by this Elephant Safari.
Best time to Visit Kabini Dam:
October and March along with the winter season is the best time to take a stroll through the Kabini Dam as the water level is also not high and it is much safer to be at that time while enjoying your trip at best.
Tips for Visiting Kabini Dam:
- Carry your own food and beverage as a vendor might not be easily found in this area.
- Littering the site is a straight NO!
- To ensure safety, travelling in groups would definitely help.
Directions to reach Kabini Dam:
While you go by road through the Mananthavadi from Mysore, you can reach this Kabini Dam only within a span of one and a half hours. The KSRTC buses run around regularly around Bangalore, Mysore and other places, hence, letting you travel easily. The Mysuru junction being the closest railway station, you can also go through the Mananthavadi road via bus.
