LOCATION
: Bheemeshwari is located at a distance of 100 km from the
tech city, Bangalore, down the Kanakpura - Kollegal Highway. You have
to turn off at Halagur, and go down the Halagur - Muttatti road. On the
way you will come across JLR’s Bheemeshwari Camp. This place is a retreat
for those who want to enjoy the calm environs with a dash of adventure.
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ACTIVITIES
:Though fishing
has been a huge industry in India for centuries, angling or sport
fishing became a serious pastime only in the mid-19th century. British
anglers of the Raj came in pursuit of the Trout and Salmon but found
a creature that far surpassed other fish as a fighter - the Mahseer
or The Large Headed One. It spawned an entire clan of adventurers
(including the legendary Jim Corbett), who would travel to far-flung
areas of the country just to battle with the mighty Mahseer. In
South India, as the Cauvery River flows out of the Western Ghats
to Tamil Nadu plains, it cuts deep gorges and creates vast rapids,
many pools and thus holding areas for the huge Mahseer.
JLR has exclusive rights to vast stretches of the Cauvery. Four
different kinds of Mahseer are found in these waters – Silver, Gold,
balck and Pink. However, in light of decreasing sizes and numbers
of good specimens, 'Catch-and-Release' has become a necessary practice.
Other fish often found are carp , catfish and many small ones useful
as bait.
JLR’s Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp is a perfect base for anglers in
pursuit of the Mighty one. The fishing season here is during the
months of November, December, January and February. Guests are provided
with a local guide or ‘gillie’ for every two visitors. Gillies help
anglers with their knowledge of the waters and are experienced fishermen
themselves. They also are adept at using the coracle boats (native,
circular boats made out of buffalo hide) and can move guests from
place to place in the waters. JLR provides the coracles to cross
the river and also to help with the landing of fish
Fishing is done during the morning, which lasts from first light
until midday and then again from 4 o'clock until nightfall. Also,
only a maximum of 10 rods are allowed to be in the water during
a single session. Fishing techniques that are possible on these
waters are Bait fishing, Fly fishing and Spinning. Bait is also
provided – baked Ragi (millets) paste, freshwater crabs, chilva
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In keeping with Jungle Lodges eco tourism philosophy, the Camp,
overlooking the River Cauvery consists of just eight luxurious ethnic
log-huts on stilts, blending beautifully with the jungle behind.
On the riverbank are also nine well-furnished tented cottages (twin-bedded
with attached bathrooms) for those who prefer a more closer-to-nature
experience. |
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