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Kabini Wildlife and Devala Hills

4 nights from Bangalore to Coimbatore, exploring Nagarhole forests and Nilgiri tea estates
Duration
4 nights
Destination
Bangalore · Kabini · Devala · Coimbatore
Designed for
Groups
Best time
Oct
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The journey

Set out on a five-day journey through the southern wilderness and tea-covered hills of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Starting from Bangalore, you travel southwest towards Kabini, situated along the river fringes of Nagarhole National Park. Here you can explore local markets, watch for wildlife and native birds, and view the peaceful Kabini Dam.

From Kabini, continue your scenic drive through Mudumalai National Park and O-Valley into the lush tea country of Devala in the Nilgiris. Stroll through emerald plantations, take an optional hike along the Western Ghats slopes, and finish your trip with a transfer to Coimbatore.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary: spot elephants, leopards, and over 250 species of birds along the river

02

Kabini Dam: take in calm views across the reservoir and surrounding riverside landscape

03

Mudumalai National Park: journey through wildlife habitats with chances to see elephants and deer

04

O-Valley: drive winding roads flanked by rolling green hills and plantation country

05

Devala tea estates: walk through sprawling tea plantations in the Nilgiris near Kerala

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

Start with this itinerary. In your draft, change the stops, stays and activities to suit your holiday.

5 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
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Day 1 · Kabini

Bangalore to Kabini

Arrive at Bangalore Airport or Railway Station and meet your driver. Set out on the drive of approximately 4 hours towards Kabini. On arrival, check in at your hotel and take some time to unwind. Later, explore the local market in Kabini, observing daily life, browsing local handicrafts, or resting in the quiet surroundings. Return to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Meals not included

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Day 2 · Kabini

Kabini Wildlife and Dam

Have breakfast at the hotel before visiting Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary on the banks of the Kabini River, part of Nagarhole National Park. Look out for elephants, leopards, panthers, spotted deer, and numerous bird species like Malabar pied hornbills and crested serpent eagles. Jungle safari or elephant safari activities are optional at your own cost. Afterward, visit Kabini Dam to view the reservoir. Return to the hotel for your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 3 · Devala

Kabini to Devala via Mudumalai and O-Valley

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Devala. The journey travels across Mudumalai National Park, where you may catch glimpses of elephants, deer, leopards, or tigers along the way. Continue through scenic O-Valley, navigating winding roads surrounded by lush green hills. Arrive in Devala, check in at your resort, and enjoy free time for leisure or resort activities. Spend the night at the resort.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 4 · Devala

Devala Nature Walk and Tea Estates

Have breakfast at the resort. Head out on a nature walk around Devala, walking among sprawling green tea plantations and taking in the fresh hill air near the Kerala border. You can also undertake an optional trek in the Nilgiri Hills, part of the UNESCO Western Ghats Biosphere home to varied plant and animal species. Return to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 5 · Devala

Devala to Coimbatore Departure

Start the day with breakfast at the resort. Check out and meet your driver for the road transfer to Coimbatore Airport or Railway Station, where your holiday comes to an end.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 5

This is your starting plan. Available flights, hotels and activity options are checked when you build your draft.

Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

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Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

Look for elephants, leopards, deer, and diverse bird species along the Kabini River

Kabini Dam

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Kabini Dam

Enjoy peaceful views over the reservoir and scenic river setting, ideal for photography

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Mudumalai National Park

Drive through protected forests supporting tigers, leopards, elephants, and abundant woodland wildlife

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Devala tea estates

Walk amidst rolling green tea gardens and mountain air in the southern Nilgiris

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

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What to budget for

What this sample holiday is built around. Your selected flights, stays and activities determine the final price and inclusions in the draft.

In this holiday plan

  • 4 nights in 3-star accommodation: Kabini 2 nights, Devala 2 nights with breakfast
  • Vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary (Dzire, Innova, or Tempo Traveller)
  • All Inner line Permits
  • Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

Plan for these extras

  • −Travel to the start point by air or train. We can add flights from your city to your quote.
  • −Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.
  • −Any Extra Meals.
  • −Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary.
  • −Boating and other activities
  • −Any entry fees for the museum, park, Jeep Safari or anything else.
  • −Room Heater Charges.
  • −Insurance.
  • −Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
  • −Costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather, strikes, road closures or flight changes

A little preparation goes a long way

Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goOct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹13,000

per person, twin-share. Includes all stays and road transfers from Bengaluru. This trip travels by road, not by air. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.

Local know-how
  • The best time to visit Karnataka and the Nilgiris is from October to April when the weather is mild.
  • Jungle safari or elephant safari inside Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary is optional and incurs extra charges.
  • Devala receives high rainfall and is often referred to as the Cherrapunji of the South.
When is the best time to visit Kabini, Devala?

Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

How many days is Kabini Wildlife and Devala Hills?

5 days and 4 nights, across 2 destinations.

Which places does Kabini Wildlife and Devala Hills cover?

Kabini, Devala. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Kabini, Devala?

Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary; Kabini Dam; Mudumalai National Park; Devala tea estates.

Who is Kabini Wildlife and Devala Hills best suited to?

couples, families, friends

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Kabini Wildlife and Devala Hills cost?

From ₹13,000 per person, twin-share. Includes all stays and road transfers from Bengaluru. This trip travels by road, not by air. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 4-night itinerary?

4 nights in 3-star accommodation: Kabini 2 nights, Devala 2 nights with breakfast; Vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary (Dzire, Innova, or Tempo Traveller); All Inner line Permits; Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing as per itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Kabini Wildlife and Devala Hills?

Travel to the start point by air or train. We can add flights from your city to your quote.; Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.; Any Extra Meals.; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary.; Boating and other activities; Any entry fees for the museum, park, Jeep Safari or anything else.; Room Heater Charges.; Insurance..

How do I book Kabini Wildlife and Devala Hills?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.

Do I need a visa for Kabini, Devala?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹13,000
per person, twin-share. Includes all stays and road transfers from Bengaluru. This trip travels by road, not by air. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.
Flights not included
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