Bheemeshwari is a small town in Karnataka’s Mandya district, with a soft background of the unembellished and true to life rural India, with bullock carts in place of noisy vehicles, mighty rivers instead of swimming pools and tall green trees […]
Bheemeshwari is a small town in Karnataka’s Mandya district, with a soft background of the unembellished and true to life rural India, with bullock carts in place of noisy vehicles, mighty rivers instead of swimming pools and tall green trees in place of skyscrapers. Away from the cruel concrete circus of the city, Bheemeshwari is the perfect getaway for a short trip from Bangalore, one that is close to nature, in the most real sense of the word. It has long been known as a paradise for fishing enthusiasts, with some fishing camps set amidst the area. Due to its proximity with the Cauvery River and its extensive forest cover with a variety of flora and fauna, tourists can go on boating rides, attend adventure camps, trek up the hills, visit handicraft markets and go bird watching. It is the natural habitat of the toughest freshwater sports fish called the Mahseer (roughly translated to Mahi – fish and sher – tiger) and attracts many visitors for this reason.
This small town near Bangalore city is a perfect getaway for a nature lover and in its seclusion is a pleasant contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. The flora that creates picturesque views also supports an exotic wildlife which includes crocodiles, wild boars, leopards, jackals and deers. The area also has a number of beautiful birds one can spot. One can visit Mekedatu, Sangam, Kokrebellur Pelicanry and a number of fishing camps in the area.
