29th Oct 2023
A short 2.5 hour drive from Bangalore via Kanakapura Road is the Galibore Nature Camp along the banks of the Cauvery. Galibore was once one of best places for fishing the famous Mahseer. After the Cauvery and the area around was converted to a protected sanctuary, angling of any form has now been banned.
The Galibore Nature camp however still boasts a fantastic retreat from the madness and the chaos of the city. Tented accommodations with en-suite facilities fronted by the Cauvery river, excellent food, a warm and friendly staff and knowledgeable naturalists to help afford fantastic options at birding.
While wildlife sightings are usually restricted to Wild boar, Buffalo, Spotted deer, Giant Malabar squirrels, Smooth Coated otters, Crocodiles, Common Macaque there are very rare sightings of Elephant or Leopard. Birds are however plentiful and a few days at this camp is a haven.
Opportunities to take a coracle ride along the river to spot Otters, Crocodiles and birds or to take a nature walk in the morning, a jeep safari in the evening are plentiful. Or just curl up with a book in a hammock by the river side while the kids go crazy playing badminton, volleyball or just running around and having fun. Aberlour on ice in the evening with barbecued chicken hits the right spot at the end of the day.
