Roughly 50 miles southwest of the city is the Cicada Kabini, which is one of the more unique hotels of Mysore. Visitors are set within the Nagarhole National Park and reside along the shores of the Kabini Resevoir. The Cicada Kabini is located at Survey No. 60/1 Nishana Karapura Village and is around 135 miles from the Bangalore Airport, though guests will find public transport in the city.

Each of the bedrooms is outfitted with a private balcony or terrace, luxury linens and bedding, designer décor, a full-sized work desk, high-speed Internet access, direct dial phone service, satellite TV, signature toiletries, a full-sized bathroom with tub, and room service.

The hotel provides visitors with services and facilities including meeting and conference rooms, a business service center, a wildlife library for adults and children, an in-house restaurant, a swimming pool, a modern fitness room, a spa with massage and beauty treatments, jungle safaris, nature walks, boat rides, star gazing, 24-hour front desk service, beach access and activities, and laundry and dry cleaning services.