We were one of the unlucky ones who arrived at Nargarhole the day after the Supreme Court ban on tourists into the Tiger reserves (July 2012). My wife and myself were due to stay 2 night but obviously the booked safaris were the centre of the trip and there isn't a lot to do at the Kabini otherwise (It wasn't... More

Want to be pampered at an affordable place, then The Serai it is!! Just returned from there and a memorable experience it was! Place : It was our anniversary and had wanted a quiet place with just adequate activities that kept my 7 year old engaged while also giving us the much needed space, peace and solitude together, without the... More

We were planning for a long time to experience kabini and we ended up selecting.... The Serai ......(formerly known Cicada)..It was one of the best resort experience in India.The room was great ...The staff are very courteous ... The food served was also good....All in All it was a very memorable experience.....Serai made our break a very memorable one....

Had visit The Serai, Kabini (formerly Cicada) in the month of December, 2011. I have often heard people complaining of the terrible 12Km stretch just before reaching Kabini, i actually dont mind this one bit and think it a as actually 'good' slows down the city folks within village limits. :D Coming to the Stay, one word can sum it... More

Coming from Mysore we had some difficulties getting to the Serai. First, nobody had informed us that the Cicada Kabini was now called Serai. This was probably due to confusions with the nearby Kabini River Lodge. An then the roads leading to this place - they were really awful and so full of potholes that we needed almost a full... More

The best thing about kabini is excellent landscape. The rooms are good and spacious. Tea and coffee makers are provided in the simple, elegant rooms. The food in the restaurant is just okey. The beautiful surroundings keep the mood cheerful till the time taken for the meal to be served. A tour by boat in the deep, seren backwaters or... More

This is heaven on earth indeed. Fantastic little villas as accommodation, well appointed, with little private patio overlooking the lake. Quiet, serene! Staff is very helpful and courteous, and will also provide very knowledgable help for tours to Nagarhole/Bandipur by boat or car, and also across the lake to a 1000 year old temple. We went there during monsoon, so... More

This was one of the best wildlife experiences I have had. The lodge is amazing with modern cottages, amazing bathrooms and comfortable beds. The cottages were air-conditioned and had a private porch with a hammock. Location is the best attribute of this facility. It is on the Kabini lake and there is plenty of wildlife to be seen right from... More

My wife and I booked a 3 night package in early April for our anniversary and ended up booking an extra 2 nights because we liked it so much. Right from the welcome on arrival we were treated to exceptional service by all the staff. The rooms are really nice, we stayed in room 15 as well as room 1.... More