Galibore Fishing and Nature Camp
.........Your date with Nature

Galibore Fishing and Nature Camp - Just over two-hour-drive from the cosmopolitan city of Banglore, Galibore fishing and nature camp is tucked away far from the maddening crowd, deep in the deciduous forest of Cauvery wildlife Sanctuary.

It is a green retreat for the busy city dweller, about ten kilometers from Sangam on the bank of the river Cauvery. The camp entices anglers and nature enthusiasts with raw adventure and view of the majestic Cauvery as it gushes over jagged rocks.

There is no habitation of any kind for miles around the Galibore fishing and nature camp and the only sounds that pierce through the calmness are the birdcalls and the whistling of the wind. In fact the place gets its name from a hillock called Galibore, situated just across the camp. The camp itself is covered with trees. It is ideal for those who want total privacy.

The river Cauvery undoubtedly displays one of its best faces here in Galibore surrounded by mountains.

Wildlife

You can spend time watching over 200 species of birds around the camp including the gray headed fishing, eagle, tawny eagle pied crested cuckoo, darter etc. Animals roaming around the camp include sambar, spotted deer, the highly endangered grizzled giant squirrel, jackals etc. You could even spot leopard and elephants. The mighty Mahseer fish is the main attraction of the waters of river Cauvery.

Activities

Setting out for a coracle rides in the river, hiking the jungle trails, joy fishing or lazing in hammocks under the green canopy of old trees lining riverbank - embrace nature whichever way you can at the camp. A walk along the riverbank can even rejuvenate your tired spirit and body.

Galibore is quite a popular angling spot and professional anglers visit the camp during the favourable season. Anglers bring along their tackles and gear to hook the might Mahseer. Here we strictly adhere to the ‘catch and release’ sport fishing policy, which involves releasing back the Mahseer, an endangered species, into the river after catching.

Corporate houses also find Galibore a great retreat for their offsite and outdoor training programmes.

Season

It is during the monsoon months (June-Aug) when the river is swollen, the forest becomes rich and green. This time is ideal for bird watchers too, as a number of species of water bird flock here. Monsoon is also the nesting time for woodland bird. Barring the monsoon, water recedes to reveal wide sand banks where you could laze in the evening or wide in the many lagoon created by the ebbing water.

The angling season at Galibore starts in mid-December and continues into the summer month of March and April till mid-May. While summer afternoon are warm, the rest of the year is pleasant and enjoyable.

Accomodation

Helping Galibore maintain its exclusivity, the Galibore fishing and nature camp has only 10 tented cottages. These cottages are eco-friendly and built on concrete platform. They are very comfortable, twin-bedded swiss tents with attached baths.

There is no electricity in this camp. We provide only hurricane/solar lamps, which add to the rustic nature of the place. This is the way Galibore offers you complete peace and tranquility.

Facilities

Sit back and relax in an open-to-sides gazebo (gol-ghar) and tuck into the buffet lunch or dinner. As twilight dissolve into the night, a campfire is lit and while you recline on a law chair or swing leisurely in a hammock, preparations are on for the barbecue-of grilled chicken, fish or vegetables.

Hammocks are fixed outside each tent for those who would like to laze or read a book in the open. A safe tumbling net is provided for guests to have a rollicking time. With our hospitable naturalists and staff, relish the joy of discovering the subtle facets of nature- in its own mysterious ways.

Cuisine

The camp offers a scrumptious buffet of Indian food, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, mainly from south India. Be it breakfast or the evening barbecue - all gets livelier amidst nature.

Programme

Getting there

On reaching Kanakapura (about 55 km from Banglore on the Kanakapura higway), turn left at the second circle (cross road) towards Sangam. A Jungle Lodges signpost will guide you at this point. 100mts before Sangam (the confluence of the two rivers, Arkavati and Cauvery), there is another signpost guided you to take a right to Galibore. From this signpost, on a gravelly track, Galibore Camp is about 9km away. A landmark you could lookout for is the Vedic Ashram called ‘Om Shanthi Dharma’ at about 5 km on this road.

Activities at glance

Price:

Note:

• Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis.
  Transfers to & from our resorts are not included in the tariff.
• Single occupancy charges for Old Magazine House and Bannerghatta Nature Camp an additional of Rs.500 & EURO 15 per night for Indian & Foreigner respectively, and for the other properties additional of Rs.1000 & EURO 22.5 per night for Indian & Foreigner respectively
• Tariff for Children (accompanying parents) between 5 and 12 years is 50%.