[2] The Kabini Forest Reserve is one of the most popular wildlife destinations of Karnataka, due to its accessibility, green landscape surrounding a large lake, and sightings of herds of elephants and tigers.

Once a private hunting lodge of the Maharaja of Mysore, Kabini was a popular shikar hotspot for British Viceroys and Indian royalty.

[3] There are around 120 tigers, more than 100 leopards, four types of deer, Sloth bear, Indian Gaurs and elephants in the Nagarahole National Park.

Within 20 km (12 mi) it reaches the kabini reservoir bordering Kerala and Karnataka for some distance.

Kalindi river originates from Brahmagiri hills which on reaching near Thirunelli Temple the rivulet Papanasini joins it.

Further significant amount of water is discharged to the Mettur reservoir in Tamil Nadu to fulfill the state's needs.