History of Fenomenal sports: Bheemeswari "Major fishing hub"

Want to go for fishing or go near nature ..?? you will like this place... Bheemeshwari is a small town that lies between the Shivasamudra falls and Mekedatu falls, on the Cauvery River in the Mandya district of Karnataka. It is a great spot for eco-tourism and is a natural habitat for the mahseer fish found in the waters of the Cauvery. The surrounding lush forest cover is home to many animas like elephants, wild boars, monkeys, jackals, crocodiles, otters, and leopards; as well as a variety of water birds like herons, ibis, cormorants and kingfisher. The presence of the River Cauvery has made Bheemeshwari a major fishing hub. Hoards of enthusiastic anglers throng here every year to try their luck at fishing. A number of fishing camps have sprouted here for catching the mahseer - the finest game fish in India.

The finest & the largest tropical sporting fish known to man.Bheemeshwari is a haven for over 200 species of birds. To name a few - grey headed fish eagle, pied crested cuckoo, darter etc. Mammals include sambar, spotted deer, jackals, elephants and leopards. However bheemeshwari is known for mahseer fish around the world. Anglers come to this place and end up in angling 100 pounds mahseer many a times.

Activities possible: Joy fishing, a coracle ride in river cauvery, professional angling, river rafting during monsoon, trek to 4000 feet high basavana betta.
Season: Monsoon from June to Aug.is best when the forest is green. September to Feb is cool and right time to visit. Summer is warm, especially during afternoons.Corporates can also do a day out to this place.

Around Bheemeshwari:-
Doddamkkali, 7km upstream from Bheemeshwari, is deep in the forest and an extremely secluded camping spot. Galibore, 16km down stream is another base dor fishing enthusiasts. Try your hand at fishing for Mahseer, aided by a local angler and appreciate the wide variety of bird life living on and around the river.

Nature treks and guided walks in the firest are another outdoor activity here. Varying anywhere from 4km to 30km distance, these treks cover small rural hamlets in the neighbouring hills, where you can see thelives of the tribals and learn about wildlife and herbal plants used in ayurvedic products. Boat rides in coracles (circular boats) and barbecues at sun down along the river's edge offer an added adventure.

How to reach there:-
Nearest airport: Bangalore
Nearest train station: Bangalore railway junction.
Highways: Bangalore - Kanakapura (NH 202) - Sathanur - Muthathi - Bheemeshwari
Best time to visit: August - February.