Kabani River

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Also known as Kapila, the Kabini River forms the lifeline of Wayanad district of Kerala. Along with Pamba and Bhavani, it is one of three East-flowing rivers of the state. The source of the river is in the Pakramthalam hills, near Kuttyadi-Mananthavady road. Rivers joining the Kabini along its course are Makkiyad, Manathavady, Taraka, Nugu, Periya, Kalindi and Panamaram. At the confluence of Panamaram and Kabini rivers form the Kuruva Island, or Kuruvadweep. Kabini flows eastward to join the Kaveri River at Tirumakudal Narasipur, in Karnataka.

How To Reach

By Rail. The nearest railway station to Kabini is Mysore Junction, which is about 80 km away from the site. Mysore Junction is well connected to the major railway stations all over India. Taxis, cabs, and buses offer easy connectivity from the airport to Kabini

The other railway station close to Kabini is the Bangalore station, almost 215km away. From Bangalore, bus, taxi or a private car can be hired.

By Bus : Private buses are available from different cities in Karnataka to Kabini. It is one of the cheapest ways of travelling to Kabini

By Air: The nearest airport to Kabini is Bangalore (Kempegowda International Airport) or Coimbatore (Coimbatore International Airport).
Coimbatore Airport is around 190 km from Kabini but has limited flight connectivity. To travel from Coimbatore to Kabini, a bus, taxi, or car can be rented.