Muthathi

How to Reach: Bangalore - Kanakpura -Halagur- Muthathi Exact Location: Muthathi is located near Kanakpura in the Mandya District Nearest Town: Halagur (23.4 km), Kanakapura (35.4 Km) Distance from Bangalore: 97 km

1) Doddamakkali Nature Camp 2) Galibore 3) Bheemeshwari Wildlife Sanctuary

You can reach this nature camp by trekking from Bheemeshwari. Here, the majestic Cauvery River forms a pool which is ideal for water sports. Doddamakkali Nature Camp is located 7 km upstream of Bheemeshwari.

Galibore is surrounded by huge Terminalia Arjuna trees, and the river cuts through in the front, which is bounded by hills on each side. One can spot herd of elephants near the bank of the river. Galibore is located 16 km away from Bheemeshwari,

This sanctuary is located amidst the waterfalls of Mekedatu, Barachukki and Gaganachukki in Mandya district. Its natural habitat harbours Mahseer fish, and houses an incredible variety of wildlife.

The Cauvery river flows through a series of rocks at Muthathi. The village is surrounded by hills. There are coracles available to cross the river. On the other side of the river there is vast stretch of interconnected streams through trees and sand. To trek in Muthathi one has to get the permission from Forest Department. It is dangerous to swim in the waters at Muthathi. There are reported cases of death at the place.

Kāveri or Cauvery, river in southern India, 760 km (470 mi) long, rising in the Western Ghats mountains. It flows southeast across Karnātaka and Tamil Nādu states, entering the Bay of Bengal through two principal mouths. Although of no value for commercial navigation, the Kāveri is highly important for irrigation purposes, chiefly in its Tanjore delta region, where there are extensive irrigation works, ancient and modern. In Karnātaka the falls of the river are utilized for the generation of electric power. The entire course of the Kāveri is holy ground to the Hindus, who call the river Dakshini Ganga, the Ganges of the South.

Best time to visit Muthathi is after the monsoons. During the months of Aug to December the river will be having lot of water.

Muthathi is 100km from Bangalore. Main Route: Bangalore - Harohalli - Kanakapura - Sathanur - Muthathi Direct KSRTC and private buses are available to Sathanur. From Sathanur(24km away) private buses are available to Muthathi, which are less frequent. The best method is to take ones own vehicle to visit Muthathi. Bangalore is located on the Mysore Plateau at an elevation of 949 m (3113 ft) and is known for its mild climate. Many retired people live in the modern residential sections surrounding the congested inner city. Since 1947, Bangalore has also developed into a major transportation and manufacturing center, with industries producing communications equipment, machine tools, aircraft, electric motors, printed materials, textiles, footwear, and timepieces. Bangalore is the base of India's space program. Since the late 1970s it has also been developing as a computer software production center, home to more than 100 software and hardware companies. Bangalore University (1964) is located here; other significant educational and research institutes include the noted Indian Institute of Science (1909) and the University of Agricultural Sciences (1964). The old palace of the maharaja of Mysore is an important landmark. Bangalore grew around a fort established in 1537. It was a British administrative center from 1831 to 1881, when it was returned to the maharaja of Mysore.