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Meandering through the woody
landscape of the forests of Karnataka is the Cauvery, a large and majestic river of South
India. Perched on the banks of this river are the Cauvery Fishing and Nature Camps, now
known as home to the great Mahseer -- the most challenging and the largest tropical
sporting river fish known to man.
Tucked away from Bangalore city, yet close
enough for you to reach it in two hours, these camps offer a slice of nature that is
unique, rugged, and breathtakingly beautiful - one in which you can totally feel free! It
is also an ideal wilderness retreat for the (non-fishing) nature lovers and knowledge
workers.
Bheemeshwari : Bheemeshwari, the favourite getaway for day trippers is 100 kms from
Bangalore.This place is a sanctuary to enjoy the calm environs with a dash of luxury. The
original "Mahseer Camp" has grown into an adventure sport too.
Galibore : Galibore is 95 km
from Bangalore, 16 km away from Bheemeshwari. It is set amidst a wilderness of gigantic
Terminalia arjuna trees, with the river flowing in front, and the hills on either side of
the river. Wild elephants often come to the banks of the river to drink. There is a great
barbecue corner around which you can have beer while the meat gets grilled.
Doddamakali :
Doddamakali is situated 6 km upriver of Bheemeshwari. This is the remotest and the most
rugged and primitively beautiful place imaginable. This is where you will learn the
meaning of the word "isolation".
Here the Cauvery stills and collects into a large pool which is ideal for water sports.
Six tents are located here. Doddamakali is a great place if you are ready to rough it out.
Our staff, of course, will always be with you. This is our base for corporate team
building exercises, conducted through OZONE, the leading outdoorsmen of South India. There
are two ways of reaching this place - a direct road route, the final part of which is very
steep and needs a four wheel drive jeep to negotiate the last few kilometres.
Alternatively, you can park at Bheemeshwari and trek 6 km to Doddamakali.

Getting There: Situated at
Bheemeshwari, Cauvery Fishing Camp is set on the banks of the River Cauvery. Set among
steep hills, it is a tranquil and panoramic place where fish are found in abundance.
Further upstream is yet another fishing camp at Doddamakali. Bheemeshwari is 100 km from
Bangalore via Kanakapura / Halagur and is accessible by road. It is 85 km from Mysore via
Malavalli and 245 km from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) via Mysore.Galibore is 95 km from
Bangalore, just 16 km away from Bheemeshwari and is accessible by Road. Doddamakali is 132
km from Bangalore, 6 km upriver from Bheemeshwari and is the remotest and the most rugged
of all the three camps.Jungle Lodges organises transport on request (a/c or non a/c) from
the following locations:
ex-bangalore, ex-mysore, ex-gao, and ex-hubli.
Must Do :Cauvery beckons as
soon as you check in. A quick walk to the riverbank is simply irresistible. Dip your feet
in the pristine waters and you can actually feel the travails of city life fading away.
With the assistance of our courteous and knowledgeable staff, you can trek through thick
forest and scale a series of hilltops.
If you are not too eager on a long trek, do some short nature walks instead. The most
important activity at the Cauvery Fishing camp is the "Catch & Release"
method of Masheer Fishing or Angling. Even if you are not an expert, you could try your
hand at fishing guided by our expert staff. Float down the meandering river on a coracle,
indulge in some fishing for fun, observe 95 species of birds, including rare ones like the
grey headed fishing eagle, spotbilled duck, small pied kingfisher and the black-bellied
river tern. You can also spot crocodiles, turtles and otters in the water and on land
watch as elephant, deer, wild boar and grizzly giant squirrel wander past. There's also
mountain biking, kayaking and rafting on the river Cauvery for those who like adventure.
If lazing around is your idea of a holiday, then you could relax in a hammock and read
your favourite book, or have a snooze.
Must See:When at the Cauvery
Fishing Camp, you could pay a visit to the ruins of an ancient Shiva temple adjoining the
Bheemeshwari camp. You could also interact with the Soliga aboriginal tribals living close
by and learn their primitive survival skills, passed down over the millennia. If you have
time to spare, you could visit the Mekedaatu water falls, visit Sangam and also the Simsha
water falls.
Travel Advice
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Swimming is allowed only under our
supervision. Do not forget to bring your swimming trunks.
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Comfortable walking shoes are
recommended for trekking.
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Hire a car from Bangalore instead of
trying to save a buck and travel by bus
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Carry some dry snacks that you prefer
just in case you suddenly feel a craving for junk food.
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A wide-angle camera is a must
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An extra pair of clothing might hold you
in good stead as you might need it after a coracle ride.
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Do not feed the monkeys; they will
become a sheer nuisance
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If you are an ardent angler or a
fisherman, then the months from Nover to June would be the ideal time. For nature lovers,
any time round the year should be fine.

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