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"A Getaway for Fishing & Bird Watching"

Bheemeshwari Tourism

Bheemeshwari, a small town in Karnataka's Mandya district, is popular as a paradise for fishing enthusiasts as it is home to the Mahseer fishes - one of the finest game fish in the world. This town is tranquil and is the perfect getaway for a short trip from Bangalore. Due to its proximity with the Cauvery River and its extensive forest cover with a variety of flora and fauna, Bheemeshwari is visited by adventure lovers and bird watchers for boating, adventure camps, trekking up the hills and its varied species of birds present here.  

Apart from being home to a wide variety of birds, Bheemeshwari is known for the diverse fishing camps like Mekedatu, Sangam, and Kokrebellur Pelicanry. As of recent, littering has been an issue here along the riverside as many locals and tourists set up camp and cook there. The flora of Bheemeshwari that creates picturesque views also supports exotic wildlife which includes crocodiles, wild boars, leopards, jackals and deers. Bheemeshwari is a good spot to visit for the ones looking for a long drive and a one-day getaway from Bangalore.

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Restaurants and Local Food in Bheemeshwari

While the options aren't exactly elaborate and choices can get limited, but you should be able to find typical Kannada cuisine over here. One can relish local cuisine consisting of Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Akki Roti, Jolada Roti, Idli, Vada, Sambhar, Kesari Bath, Ragi Mudde, Uppittu, Vangi Bath and traditional and local sweets like Mysore pak, Chiroti etc .
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Suggested Itinerary for Bheemeshwari

Day 1: Pre-book a fishing session with any of the fishing camps in the area, for tropical fish for the next day. Visit the nearby market for handicraft goods and local food joints for an early lunch and then trek up the nearby hills to watch the beautiful sunset from a height. 

Day 2: Wake up early and have a breakfast picnic at the banks of Sangam, the spot of the confluence of the Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers and enjoy the picturesque view. Go on a fishing adventure post lunch, until sunset and spend the rest of the evening sightseeing & taking in the beauty of this place.

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How to Reach Bheemeshwari

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The only way to reach Bheemeshwari directly is through roads. The nearest railway station and airport are in Bangalore, from where regular buses ply to Bheemeshwari. Boats are also frequently hired by those interested in a fishing trip or just a ride down the streams but only when within the Bheemeshwari limits.

How to reach Bheemeshwari by flight

The nearest airport to Bheemeshwari is the Bangalore International Airport. This airport is located at a distance of 100 km. From here, you can take a cab or bus to Bheemeshwari.

How to reach Bheemeshwari by road

Buses are available from most nearby cities and towns in South India to Bheemeshwari.

If travelling from Bangalore, take a route via Kanakapura and Sathanur (on Kanakapura Mysore road). The road trips require off-roading of about 11 km through forest.

How to reach Bheemeshwari by train

The nearest major railway station to Bheemeshwari is Bangalore. The railway station is located at a distance of 100 km. From here, you can take a cab or bus to Bheemeshwari.

Local transport in Bheemeshwari

Buses are available for local transport here. Taxis can also be hired for private tours.

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FAQs on Bheemeshwari

What is famous about Bheemeshwari?

Known mainly for the adventure activities like fishing and trekking. A perfect weekend getaway.

What is not so good about Bheemeshwari?

The accesible part of the river bank is littered with trash

Who should visit Bheemeshwari?

Bheemeshwari is a great place for people looking for a weekend getaway from Bangalore. Ideal for nature lovers to savour the beauties of nature. It is also a perfect destination for adventure seekers.

What is the best time to visit Bheemeshwari?

November to February is the best time to visit Bheemeshwari. However, the weather in Bheemeshwari changes with a change in the season, though the other seasons are just as welcoming. Bheemeshwari is equally pleasant throughout the year, with warmer summers, cold winters and monsoons which only enhance the place's beauty.
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What is the local food in Bheemeshwari?

While the options aren't exactly elaborate and choices can get limited, but you should be able to find typical Kannada cuisine over here. One can relish local cuisine consisting of Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Akki Roti, Jolada Roti, Idli, Vada, Sambhar, Kesari Bath, Ragi Mudde, Uppittu, Vangi Bath and traditional and local sweets like Mysore pak, Chiroti etc .
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What is the best way to reach Bheemeshwari?

The only way to reach Bheemeshwari directly is through roads. The nearest railway station and airport are in Bangalore, from where regular buses ply to Bheemeshwari. Boats are also frequently hired by those interested in a fishing trip or just a ride down the streams but only when within the Bheemeshwari limits.
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What are the things to do in Bheemeshwari?

The top things to do in Bheemeshwari are Cauvery Fishing Camp, Doddamakkali Nature Camp, Boat Rides in Bheemeshwari, Trekking in Bheemeshwari, Kokrebellur Pelicanry, Galibore Fishing Camp. You can see all the places to visit in Bheemeshwari here

What are the places near Bheemeshwari?

The top places near to Bheemeshwari are Bangalore which is 81 km from Bheemeshwari, Mysore which is located 69 km from Bheemeshwari, Ooty which is located 118 km from Bheemeshwari, Wayanad which is located 145 km from Bheemeshwari, Shivanasamundram which is located 12 km from Bheemeshwari

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Q. How is bheemeshwari for one day trip?

Devyani Chandra

5 years ago
Bheemeshwari is a very nice place for a one day trip. It is not very far from Bangalore. You can go fishing or trekking, visit the pelicanry, or just simply relax by the Cauvery.
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Q. What is the best time for depart from Bangalore?

Naman Sarawagi

5 years ago
Takes about 2 hours. Should leave early morning 6-7am. You will have ample time in hand.

Q. Was fishing interesting? Can we catch them?

Holidify

5 years ago
Yes there are fishing camps in Bheemeshwari where you can enjoy fishing and catch some fishes. It is a perfect place to relax during the weekends.
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Rahul Dagliya

on Bheemeshwari Trek 3 years ago
Trekking is only available through the Jungle Resorts Packages. There's no provision to hire a guide or trek by yourself. Best you can do is drive upto the Anjaneya Teple and Muthathi River. And the (Read More)Muthathi River is not a very pleasing spot to be in. The river bank is a trash can with human poop and even a sack of human hair(probably thrown away by the local barber). The drive upto Muthathi after the Forest Officer's checkpost is very pleasing though. We saw a couple of herds of deer, boars and peacocks. Unfortunately the drive doesn't end in the same pleasing manner at Muthathi

Kovid Kapoor

5 years ago
We went to Bheemeshwari in Nov 2018, and were quite disappointed, but that could be because we had wrong expectations. So setting things straight. :) This is a very popular place for the locals nearb (Read More)y, and on the holidays, a lot of people come here with families to have a picnic by the riverside. Which means that it's quite crowded. Most people also litter a lot, which means you will, unfortunately, see a lot of plastic etc lying around everywhere near the river. We ultimately found a nice-ish spot after walking for 15 mins away from the crowd, but then there were a LOT of monkeys here, all around us, threatening to take our food. We had to be extremely careful and vigilant with our food etc.

Surbhi Parashar

5 years ago
We went to Bheemeshwari today, a small village located at a distance of around 120 km from Bangalore. Despite having a clean Cauvery river flowing alongside, the bank of this place was severely litte (Read More)red by people coming here to picnic. We had to walk a little to find out a spot that was clean enough to set up the tent. However, with beautiful fauna and greenery around, it was totally worth spending a day there!
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