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Bheemeshwari
Nestled along the banks of the Cauvery is the Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp, one of the finest places in the region to enjoy fishing and to have a good time. The area abounds in Mahaseer- the finest game fish (that can weigh up to 45 kg). The camp offer comfortable tents equipped with all basic facilities like cots, shower, mosquito nets and toilet.
The best time to visit for fishing is between October and April. Temperatures hover around the 30 degree C mark during the day in winters and 10 degree C in the nights. The weather is mild in the winters and the place is more comfortable in the outdoors that time of the year.

Galibore
Another exciting place to set base is Galibore, 95 km from Bangalore and just 16 km away from Bheemeshwari. With the river flowing in front and hills on the either side, Galibore is set amidst a wilderness of gigantic terminalia arjuna trees. An exciting sight here would be to watch wild elephants that often come to the banks of the river.

Doddamakali
Situated 6 km upstream from Bheemeshwari is Doddamakali Camp. This remote and the most rugged yet beautiful place has a charm of its own.  An excellent destination for the one looking for complete solitude, Doddamakali is a great place for soul searching or just having a blast with a set of friends. Here the Cauvery is calm and looks like a large pool which is ideal for water sports. Doddamakali can be reached either by a direct road route, the final part of which is very steep and needs a four wheel drive jeep to negotiate the last few kilometers or you can park at Bheemeshwari and trek 6 km to Doddamakali.

Place to stay
There are a good number of camps and lodges, which offer comfortable accommodation for tourists visiting various Cauvery fishing and nature camps. For more on lodges and camps check hotels in Nagarhole National Park.

Most camps are situated at Bheemeshwari or in and around Bheemeshwari. 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.

Travel Tips & Best time to visit

• Take comfortable walking shoes for trekking.
• Do not feed monkeys.
• It is wise to hire a car instead of trying to save a buck and travel by bus.
• Swim only under supervision.
• It is good to have a wide-angle camera.