Bheemeshwari, Karnataka

Bheemeshwari, Karnataka

Bheemeshwari is a scenic place on the banks of the river Cauvery, about 100 kms from Bangalore. It is also known as Cauvery Fishing Camp. This place has many banks and one can opt based on their choices. Some are adventurous and some very simple to walk and wet yourself. One must notice that the water is very clear and sweet. One will find fishes in abundance and can get a free nature provided fish massage when you drop yourself in the safe waters which is otherwise charged in Resorts.

View from one of the banks

View from the bank where you can get a 'Tappe'

view from another accessible bank

view from one of the banks.

Bheemeshwari also has a hindu temple and a local goddess is worshiped. It might be worth a visit. This place is also ruled by the big and muscular Monkeys. Once must pay attention to the their vehicles while parking, you mind end up denting or a broken antenna if caution is not paid.

slightly aerial view

Bheemeshwari has a river rafting facilities and is slightly risky and should be opted only when the waters are not full and remain peaceful. It is said that the undercurrents pose threats. However, at some banks, there are some local folks offering a ride in a Tappe (raft, like a bowl type made of bamboo) and charge around 20/- per person to cross the stream and reach the other side of the bank. One can spend sometime at the other side of the river and return in the similar Tappe back.

View of the River from one of the Banks

View from the bank where you can also fetch a Tappe.

Travel:
Traveling to Bheemeshwari is pretty much fun and easy. There are two most sought after routes.
Route 1: Bangalore- Kanakpura -Sathnur Junction - Muttati - Bheemeshwari
Route 2: Bangalore - Mysore road - Maddur - shivanasamudra road till Malvalli - Algor - Bheemeshwari
Route 1 is preferred as the road takes you parallel to the river and it is very scenic. The noise of waters gushing is very joyous and children will specifically like it the most. It roughly takes 2 and half to 3 hours to reach Bheemeshwari and the time is worth it. This route is around 120kms. The Route 2 is less preferred as it is 10 or 15kms more and has no nature spots driving parallel to river. It is easy to drive in this route.
Always have your vehicle filled with gas as once you cross Kanakapura or Mysore, you will seldom see a petrol station.
In case you run out of the gas at the location, there are localities who sell petrol for almost double the amount in Bheemeshwari and you buy to emerge out of emergency. This is sold at the famous temple.

Food & Snacks: No food is available at that location. It is highly advisable to carry food or reach nearby towns to fetch food. One might find some snacks and cool drinks and water to quench quick thirst.

Stay:

JLR - Log huts

One can prefer to stay and the only possible option at the location is JLR - Jungle Lodges and Resorts. This resort is run by the forest department is strictly advisable to have prior booking. It is unsafe to hover around after 6pm in Bheemeshwari. It is recommend to leave the place before this time.

Best time to visit: Any time. Monsoon is very good however little risky.