Wildlife in Karnataka : Bhimeshwari Wildlife Sanctuary - 46

Guys , it is a perfect picnic spot, where nature has created a natural habitat for the Mahseer fish and variety of exciting animals. The lush forest sheltered by steep valley and scattered by little streams, invite large groups of animals and birds including elephants, deer, wild boars, monkeys, jackals, crocodiles, otter and leopards.

There are plenty of birds too. Heron, ibis, cormorant, kingfishers have all made their home here.

Angling is an exciting option here as there is a fishing camp nearby. The river Cauvery abounds with Mahseer - the finest game fish (weighing 100 lbs.).

When to visit: December to March

Where to stay:

Jungle Lodges and Resorts provides tented accommodation an dLog Huts near the Cauvery river with the fishing facility.

How to get there:

By Air:

Bangalore is the nearest airport, 120 kms.

By Rail:

The nearest rail head is Mandya, 60 kms.

By Road:

The road-distance of the nearby cities: Bangalore (100 kms.). Kanakpura (56 kms.).

Contact:

Reservation:

Jungle Lodges and Resorts, Shrungar Shopping Centre, M.G. Road, Bangalore - 560 001.
Tel. : 080 - 5597021/24/25.
Fax: 5686163.
Email : junglelodges@vsnl.com
Website: www.junglelodges.com

Related Links :

01. Nature and WildLife of India : WildLife Protection Act 1972 - 1
02. Wildlife in Jammu and Kashmir - 2
03. Corbett National Park (Project Tiger) : Wildlife in Uttaranchal - 3
04. Rajaji National Park - 4
05. Wildlife in Uttar Pradesh : Dudhwa National Park - 5
06. Wildlife in Rajasthan : Bharatpur National Park - 6
07. Wildlife in Rajasthan : Ranthambore National Park (Project Tiger) - 7
08. Wildlife in Rajasthan : Sariska Tiger Reserve - 8
09. Wildlife in Gujarat : Gir National Park and Sanctuary - 9
10. Wild Ass Sanctuary - 10
11. Wildlife in Madhya Pradesh : Bandhavgarh National Park - 11
12. Wildlife in Madhya Pradesh : Kanha National Park - 12
13. Wildlife in Bihar : Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary - 13
14. Wildlife in Jharkhand : Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary - 14
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17. Wildlife in West Bengal : Sunderbans National Park and Tiger Reserve - 17
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19. Wildlife in Assam : Manas Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve - 19
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21. Wildlife in Arunachal Pradesh : Namdhapa National Park (Project Tiger) - 21
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