To learn more about the birds sign up for a guide. If you wish to explore this place, small oar boats is the only answer as the sound of engines tends to scare away the birds. Keep your binoculars and cameras ready as you glide through the trees and be prepared for close encounters with flying foxes, bonnet macaques, otters, mongooses and palm civets in addition to scores of colourful birds and butterflies. You may also occasionally spot huge crocodiles stalking fish or baby birds that fall into these treacherous waters. A few can be seen basking on the sand banks as well.

The temperature here ranges between 23°C and 29°C for most parts of the year and the best time to visit is from June to October. There are three riverside cottages that can be hired but for a wider choice in hospitality and services make Mysore your base that is less than 20 kms away.

Feeling tempted? Just pack your bags and set out to spend some refreshing time amidst sylvan surroundings with nature’s best friends.