Dated 22 Apr 2011..
Many blame it to my being a Sagittarius, but workload at office and regular routine and deadlines gradually become too much, and I really get restless for some fun. I look forward to go out somewhere. And I target the long weekends, and start planning as the budget and my partner cum companion cum hubby's mood allows (:-P) , whether to go for a day break, or a 2-3 days outing.
So I had been looking forward to the long weekend in Apr. We decided for a day break this time. I looked out for a place which can be real good stress buster, and comfortably reachable. I came to know about Taj Village, but I was wondering what at all will we do there, just roam about eat food and come back. The best option that I came upon was Bheemeshwari fishing camp. We had never gone for a long drive in our car, as both us had newly learnt driving, and had never been on a highway yet. I learnt from internet that Bheemeshwari is at a comfortable distance of around 2 hours. The package offered at Bheemeshwari looked good, and so I went for it.
Luckily, as the weekend approached, weather got better in Bangalore. The package at Bheemeshwari asked us to be there at 10am. It was a 10am-5pm package.
On the 22nd of April, we left home between 7.30 to 8am and reached the NICE road. Slight drizzling early in morning had set the mood. For reaching Bheemeshwari, one has to take left towards Kanakpura road from NICE road. We crossed IBA college, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ashram and went on. Weather was still great. We were approaching Kanakpura town. The landscape around was great. The roads were good. Dark rain clouds had covered few hill tops far away.
We crossed Kanakpura town. Little stretch of bad road. Going beyond you have to take a left towards Muthathi. That place is called Sathanur. And after that what we saw was heaven. 
Many blame it to my being a Sagittarius, but workload at office and regular routine and deadlines gradually become too much, and I really get restless for some fun. I look forward to go out somewhere. And I target the long weekends, and start planning as the budget and my partner cum companion cum hubby's mood allows (:-P) , whether to go for a day break, or a 2-3 days outing.
So I had been looking forward to the long weekend in Apr. We decided for a day break this time. I looked out for a place which can be real good stress buster, and comfortably reachable. I came to know about Taj Village, but I was wondering what at all will we do there, just roam about eat food and come back. The best option that I came upon was Bheemeshwari fishing camp. We had never gone for a long drive in our car, as both us had newly learnt driving, and had never been on a highway yet. I learnt from internet that Bheemeshwari is at a comfortable distance of around 2 hours. The package offered at Bheemeshwari looked good, and so I went for it.
Luckily, as the weekend approached, weather got better in Bangalore. The package at Bheemeshwari asked us to be there at 10am. It was a 10am-5pm package.
On the 22nd of April, we left home between 7.30 to 8am and reached the NICE road. Slight drizzling early in morning had set the mood. For reaching Bheemeshwari, one has to take left towards Kanakpura road from NICE road. We crossed IBA college, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ashram and went on. Weather was still great. We were approaching Kanakpura town. The landscape around was great. The roads were good. Dark rain clouds had covered few hill tops far away.
We crossed Kanakpura town. Little stretch of bad road. Going beyond you have to take a left towards Muthathi. That place is called Sathanur. And after that what we saw was heaven. 
Light drizzling welcomed us. Gradually we entered forest area. It was almost like a hill station. We also saw a peacock on the way. It was a very beautiful experience. The forest went on and on, and we were wondering how much farther is our destination. But still, even if we had not reached Bheemeshwari, this place was enough to spend hours. :)
We then saw Cauvery on the way. The river was flowing down, and we were at a height. This part of the course of the river was rocky. After a while we were driving down the plain, Cauvery by our side. We could see few people having a picnic by the riverside. But it was sad to see people leaving so much of litter around.
Around 15 kms after we took the Muthathi turn, we reached Bheemeshwari camp. The camp has been made beautifully. Very green all around, and by the river side.
There are few packages offered by Bheemeshwari, having different activities in the camp. The booking has to be done in advance. We confirmed our package, and had our welcome drink. All refreshed by the drive, we proceeded to enjoy the camp.
Bheemeshwari has nice tent accomodation and also normal cottages, for night stay. The cost is a little on the higher side though.
The activities to be done before lunch were Burma Loops, Parallel walk, and Zip Line. It was lot of fun and a good exercise. The activities looked tough and scary at first, but on doing them, they were fun. There are harness to keep you safe.
A little fun and relaxing, and we proceeded for lunch.
Beautiful landscapes by the river side...
Post lunch we relaxed for a while and enjoyed coracle ride and kayaking.
Enjoying our day at this great place, we proceeded for our drive back. Met heavy rain on our way back. And finally, what can be a better way to end the day than a can of chilled beer! ;)
We had heartily enjoyed the day. Bheemeshwari is a really nicely managed place, within a comfortable distance from Bangalore.
For details for Bheemeshwari, please visit www.junglelodges.com
