The legend and romance of Kabini plays out in a theatre called Nagarhole, and revolves around a pristine river called Kabini (originally Kapila) that snakes its way through the Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, and forms an aqueous boundary with the Bandipur National Park.

Together, this area constitutes the largest contiguous forest cover in this part of the world and is part of the Nilgiri biosphere, the largest in Asia, and home to the largest concentration of herbivores in Asia. And herbivores don't get larger than the Asiatic elephant, whose favourite playground this is. At Nagarhole, one can witness the largest congregation of Asiatic Elephants in the world, and these majestic mammals rule the roost here.

While the lead actors may be largely herbivorous, the support cast consists of three major predators in the Tiger, Leopard and Dhole or Wild Dog, with all three co-existing in high densities. A feature unique to Nagarhole.

Indian Subcontinent : India

Orange County, Kabini is located near Bheeramballi Village at a distance of 245 Kms from Bangalore by road, via Mysore.
The Routes from important cities in the region are:-

BANGALORE (245 Kms) - Mysore Highway - Ramnagaram - Maddur - Mandya - Srirangapatna - Before reaching Mysore City turn right on to ring road, continue till you meet Mysore - Mananthavaadi Road (Turn right towards Maananthavaadi) -- Hand Post Circle (Continue straight towards Maananthavaadi) - 3 Kms after Hand Post Circle turn left towards Kabini Dam - Beechanahalli Village - Bheeramballi Village - Orange County, Kabini

KOZHIKODE (Reccommended - 180 Kms) - Vythiri - Kalpetta - Manathawadi - Bavali - 3 kms before Hand Post circle turn right towards Kabini Dam - Beechanahalli Village - Bheeramballi Village - Orange County, Kabini

KOZHIKODE (Alternate Route - 245 Kms) - Vythiri - Kalpetta - Sultanbatheri - Gundulpet (Turn Left towards Mysore) - Begur - (Turn Left towards H.D Kote) - Hand Post Circle - (Turn Left towards Mananthavaadi) - 3 Kms after Hand Post Circle turn left towards Kabini Dam - Beechanahalli Village - Bheeramballi Village - Orange County, Kabini

ORANGE COUNTY, COORG (120Kms) - Piriyapatna - Hunsur (Enter town and turn right towards H. D. Kote) - H. D. Kote - Hand Post Circle (Turn right towards Mananthavaadi) - 3 Kms after Hand Post Circle turn left towards Kabini Dam - Beechanahalli Village - Bheeramballi Village - Orange County, Kabini

The two restaurants at Kabini are dedicated to the gourmet in you. They offer cuisines that are as varied as they are imaginative and memorable. Together, they are certain to fulfill every culinary aspiration and satisfy the most demanding palate.

Our fine dining restaurant, Honey Comb, named after the honey gathering Jenu (Honey) Kuruba tribe, lays out a platter of the cream of international and regional cuisine. Served in a location so bewitching, you'll possibly be an hour early for dinner, just to sit back and watch the sun setting over the Kabini river. In this situation, a case of Nature providing the appetizer for Man's culinary creations.

A speciality restaurant, the Kuruba Grill is dedicated to Kebabs and Grills and serves up platters of their best specimens in a serene setting overlooking the River Kabini.

Reading Lounge
When you step out, we'll help you forget the world you've come from, with a scenic Reading Lounge where you can put up your feet, and lose yourself in any of our coffee table books on wildlife, whilst being serenaded by birdsong and the mysterious sounds of the forest you're reading about. The only interruption in this blissful exercise that you'll welcome is the steaming cups of cappuccino brewed from Sidapur, the signature house brand.

Vaidyasala
We also boast an Ayurvedic Spa, the Vaidyasala, where India's ancient healing secrets are put to work in ironing out the kinks in your system. Whether it be a simple rejuvenation massage or therapeutic treatments, our Doctors and Therapists will ensure you return in better shape.

Pools
For a relaxed course on understanding timelessness, spend a few hours in our Infinity Pool, located at the lake's edge. Whether you’re paying obeisance in the pool or soaking in the atmosphere at the enchanting Pool Lounge, the azure waters and the russet skies of a Kabini sunset spectacle often combine to transport you to a world where time has no meaning.

Or, take the plunge into our Communal Swimming Pool that beckons you with its clear azure waters. The pool is ideal to laze around in with your family, as it also has special child-safe zones so you can take a lap or two without worrying about your toddler.

At Orange County, Kabini, we help you get closer to the spirit of the land by offering a platter full of activities that let you choose your activity level and the degree of separation from the wild. So, whether you'd prefer being a spectator or a participant is left to you. All the activities here have been designed around the uniqueness of the location and the local culture, and afford you the chance to exercise both your mind and body. For a closer understanding of this unique ecosystem, we offer boat and vehicle safaris with our Naturalists who would be happy to share with you the secrets of the forest and its denizens.

Boat Safari
On the Boat Safari, the guests will be taken upstream from the resort on the Kabini River. The boat, fitted with an outboard motor, in a short while, reaches the area where the river itself separates the Nagarhole National Park from the Bandipur National Park. As a result, the guest will get an opportunity to visit the Bandipur National Park. The Bamboo - Bambusa arundica commonly called Giant Bamboo, dominates the riverside.

While the animals and birds that can be sighted will be the same as during the vehicle safari, the boat safari offers an opportunity to observe the Marsh Crocodile and other water birds, rarely seen during the Vehicle safari.

As the river meanders between the two parks, the visitor gets to witness the vastness of the parks. The boat safari also goes to certain areas, which are not accessible by vehicle .

The backwaters of the Kabini acts as a huge water body, attracting a wide variety of water birds. As the waters recede during summer, they leave behind isolated pools of water that attract a multitude of birds as fish are often trapped in them.

Vehicle Safari
Guests will be taken into the Nagarhole National Park in a vehicle specially designed to facilitate wildlife sightings.

The Nagarhole ecosystem supports the highest density of herbivores anywhere in Asia. Studies carried out in Nagarhole show that the estimated mean number of large herbivores in Nagarhole is 108 animals per sq km. large herbivores are defined as ungulates and primates weighing more than 5kg and in Nagarhole these comprise of - Muntjak, Chital, Sambar, Four-hourned Antelope, Gaur, Wild pig, Asian Elephant, Common Langur and the Bonnet Macaque.

During the safari, which lasts for two hours the visitor has a good opportunity to sight the herbivores. Sightings of the predators are less frequent, but improve considerably during the summer months.

Another highlight of the Park is the largest congregation of Asian Elephants, which occur during the summer months. Apart from mammals, the visitor can also indulge in bird watching. Bird watching in Kabini is an excellent past time.

The Resort Elephant
During an informal talk with our Naturalist, you get to learn about this magnificent animal, its natural history and its long association with man. Learn about the various methods of capturing wild elephants and their long and historical association with Kabini.

After the talk, get up close and personal with Meenakshi, our resident elephant, one can bathe and feed her and while doing so, reaffirm our historical bond with this fascinating and intelligent animal.

Re discover the pleasures of an era long gone through the elephant ride on the banks of Kabini river. When man had the luxury to sit back and ponder over the finer points of life.To derive maximum benefit from this therapeutic experience one must try to adapt to the rhythms of the elephant. In this way man and animal will become one.

Coracle ride on river Kabini
Guests will be taken on a traditional round shaped boat called a coracle. The design of the boat is unique to the rivers of southern India and surprisingly to the rivers of Ireland! The coracle will drift slowly down the Kabini, hugging the shoreline.

The purpose of this activity is to allow the visitor to experience the river by bringing him in direct contact with it. The visitor will get to experience the many moods of the river as she drifts by.

Tribal Village Visit
3 kms from the resort, lies a small hadi or village of the Kuruba tribals.

They are the Jenu Kurubas and the Beta Kurubas (collectively called Kadu Kurubas or simply Kurubas). These people were originally hunter gatherers who switched to swidden agriculture and when that was banned, to collection of minor forest produce.
Kabini Kadu Kuruba Tribe

Guided Nature Walk
A guided Nature Walk is one of the best ways to explore the treasures of nature. A Naturalist would unravel the beauty of birds, insects, trees and wild flowers. The walk would take you along the banks of the Kabini river and then through the scrub and fields along the village roads.

Activity Centre for Children
While the entire resort is geared to address the holiday requirements of adults, an exclusive Children’s Activity Centre has been created for the accompanying children. A Table Tennis table has been provided in addition to board games such as Carrom, Chess, Pictonary, etc to keep the children occupied while the parents enjoy their peace and quiet.