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Fishing & Nature Camp - Galibore ....A
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Galibore Fishing and Nature Camp is tucked away literally far from the
maddening crowd, deep in the deciduous forests about ten km from
Sangam, on the banks of the River Cauvery. There is no habitation of
any kind for miles around and the only sounds are the birdcalls and
the whistling of the wind. Indeed the place gets its name from a windy
hillock called Galibore, situated just behind the camp. The Camp is in the middle of wilderness overlooking the River Cauvery,
surrounded by hills. The Camp itself is covered with trees lining both
sides of the river. This is indeed a rough country. This is ideal for
those who want total privacy and no crowd.
Location
Galibore is located at a distance of 100 km from the tech city,
Bangalore, down the Kanakpura - Kollegal Highway. Click
here for Roadmap
Wildlife
Mammals that are
spotted around the Camp include leopard, elephants, wild pigs,
sambar, spotted deers, the highly endangered grizzled giant
squirrel, Malabar giant squirrel and jackals.
Reptiles that can be
sighted are marsh crocodile, turtles (Leith’s Soft Shelled
Turtle, an endemic species is found in these waters), chameleon,
python, cobra, russell's viper and banded krait. However, the
Mahseer fish is the main attraction of the waters of River Cauvery
Over 200 species of
birds have been identified around the camp. Among the water-based
birds, you can spot the grey-headed fishing eagle, spot billed
duck, small pied kingfisher, black-bellied river tern, osprey, and
many more. There are also a number of rare land-based birds such
as the honey buzzard, tawny eagle, pied crested cuckoo, etc
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Facilities |
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Sit back under a gazebo
and tuck into a buffet lunch or dinner. While
breakfast is generally a quiet affair, as you savour
the view and the natural ambience along with the food,
the evening barbecue by the riverside is more spirited
and lively. As twilight dissolves into the night, a
bonfire is lit and while you recline on a lawn chair
or swing leisurely in a hammock, preparations are
afoot for the barbecue - of grilled chicken, fish or
vegetables. Hammocks are fixed outside each tent and
hut 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.
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Activities
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Galibore
is a very popular angling camp and professional
anglers visit the camp during the season.
Anglers bring along their tackles and gear to hook the
mighty Mahseer Fish. As a principle, we strictly
adhere to the "Catch and Release" sport
fishing policy, which involves releasing back the
Mahseer, a threatened species, into the river after
taking its photographs weight etc., Once here, your
main preoccupation would be coracle rides on the
river, hiking the jungle trails, joy fishing or lazing
in hammocks under the green canopy of venerable old
trees lining and riverbank. A walk along the
riverbank will rejuvenate your tired spirit and
body. Bird watchers will find the riverbank and
its surrounding woods an avian paradise.
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Types of
Accommodation & Tariff
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No.
of Accommodation
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Tariff
for foreigners
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Tariff
for Indians
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Tented Cottages
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USD 90 |
Rs.2,750.00
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Tariffs
are per person per night on twin-sharing basis.
Package includes Stay, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast,
Coracle Ride, Forest Entry Fees, Camera fees and
Taxes. Tariff for children (accompanying parents)
between 5 and 12 yrs is 50%. Complimentary for
children below 5 yrs
Single Occupancy charge Extra- Rs.1,000/- for Indians
for USD 30/ for Foreigners
Angling at extra cost of - Rs.1,250/- for Indians
& USD 65 for Foreigners
Angling equipment to be brought by the guests
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Day Visit
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Indians - Rs.1,500/-
Foreigners USD 35
Tariffs are per
persons, which includes: Lunch, Tea/Coffee, Coracle
Ride, Guided Trekking, Forest Entry Fees, Camera
Fees & Taxes.
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