Galibore is situated near Sangam, where the Rivers Cauvery and Arkavathi meet. It is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing weekend. Hire a bus to Galibore, which is just over 2 hours drive from Bangalore. It is tucked away from the frustrating crowd, deep in the deciduous forests of Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Galibore is the green retreat for a busy city dweller.
There is no habitation for miles around Galibore and the only sound that pierces through the peaceful nature are the whistling of wind and sweet birdcalls. In fact, this place acquires its name from the hillock called Galibore.
Wildlife
You could spend time watching about 200 bird species including eagle, tawny eagle, gray headed fishing, darter, pied crested cuckoo, etc. Animals that roam around include sambar, the highly endangered giant grizzled squirrel, spotted deer, jackals etc. Even you could spot elephants and leopard. The giant Mahseer fish is the main attraction of the Cauvery waters.
Activities in Galibore
You can set out for coracle rides, joy fishing, hiking jungle trails or lazing around in hammocks under green canopy of the age old trees lining the river bank. Just make your bus tickets online reservation and embrace the nature in whichever way you wish. Even a walk along the riverbanks could rejuvenate both your body and spirit.
Galibore is quite popular angling spot. Professional anglers visit this place during favorable season. Anglers bring their gear and tackles along to hook the mighty Mahseer. Here, one must strictly adhere to €catch and release' policy of sport fishing, which means releasing back the caught Mahseer, the endangered species, back into the river soon after catching.
Galibore is ideal for Angling, Treks, Bird Watching, Nature Walks, Star Gazing and River Rafting.
Even Corporate houses could buy bus tickets to Galibore and have a great time in their offsite as well as outdoor training programs.
The Best Season
During monsoon, between June-Aug months, the river gets swollen, and the forest becomes green and rich. This time is perfect for bird watchers, as number of water bird species flock here. The Monsoon season is also nesting time for the woodland birds. Barring the monsoon, the water recedes to disclose wide sand banks. Here, you could laze down in the evenings or enjoy in many lagoons created by the ebbing waters.
The angling season of Galibore starts in the mid of December and continues till summer months of March, April until mid-May. While the summer afternoons are warm, rest of the year is lovely and enjoyable.
Getting here
On reaching Kanakapura, which is about 55 km away from Bangalore on Kanakapura highway, you should turn left at second circle, which is a cross road and towards Sangam - the confluence of two rivers, Cauvery and Arkavati.
Do online booking of bus tickets, have fun with friends and family, or enjoy lying in a hammock or fish in the cool river, or sit on the rocks amid river, whichever mode you choose to unwind, Galibore is the ideal place and is worth a visit.
There is no habitation for miles around Galibore and the only sound that pierces through the peaceful nature are the whistling of wind and sweet birdcalls. In fact, this place acquires its name from the hillock called Galibore.
Wildlife
You could spend time watching about 200 bird species including eagle, tawny eagle, gray headed fishing, darter, pied crested cuckoo, etc. Animals that roam around include sambar, the highly endangered giant grizzled squirrel, spotted deer, jackals etc. Even you could spot elephants and leopard. The giant Mahseer fish is the main attraction of the Cauvery waters.
Activities in Galibore
You can set out for coracle rides, joy fishing, hiking jungle trails or lazing around in hammocks under green canopy of the age old trees lining the river bank. Just make your bus tickets online reservation and embrace the nature in whichever way you wish. Even a walk along the riverbanks could rejuvenate both your body and spirit.
Galibore is quite popular angling spot. Professional anglers visit this place during favorable season. Anglers bring their gear and tackles along to hook the mighty Mahseer. Here, one must strictly adhere to €catch and release' policy of sport fishing, which means releasing back the caught Mahseer, the endangered species, back into the river soon after catching.
Galibore is ideal for Angling, Treks, Bird Watching, Nature Walks, Star Gazing and River Rafting.
Even Corporate houses could buy bus tickets to Galibore and have a great time in their offsite as well as outdoor training programs.
The Best Season
During monsoon, between June-Aug months, the river gets swollen, and the forest becomes green and rich. This time is perfect for bird watchers, as number of water bird species flock here. The Monsoon season is also nesting time for the woodland birds. Barring the monsoon, the water recedes to disclose wide sand banks. Here, you could laze down in the evenings or enjoy in many lagoons created by the ebbing waters.
The angling season of Galibore starts in the mid of December and continues till summer months of March, April until mid-May. While the summer afternoons are warm, rest of the year is lovely and enjoyable.
Getting here
On reaching Kanakapura, which is about 55 km away from Bangalore on Kanakapura highway, you should turn left at second circle, which is a cross road and towards Sangam - the confluence of two rivers, Cauvery and Arkavati.
Do online booking of bus tickets, have fun with friends and family, or enjoy lying in a hammock or fish in the cool river, or sit on the rocks amid river, whichever mode you choose to unwind, Galibore is the ideal place and is worth a visit.
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