Bheemeshwari & Mekedatu Sangam: The Perfect Bangalore Weekend Escape | Wandering Bong

September 4, 20221.2k views
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Aaghran Ghosh

Travel Photographer & Filmmaker

Just 100 km from Bangalore, Bheemeshwari is one of the finest weekend escapes Karnataka has to offer β€” and pairing it with Mekedatu Sangam makes for a perfect day out. At Mekedatu, the mighty Cauvery river narrows dramatically through a rocky gorge before opening up into a wide, serene stretch where people come to bathe, relax, cook, and laugh. The sangam was alive with joy β€” kids splashing, families spread out under the shade of ancient trees, the continuous murmur of water filling the air. We found a quiet spot away from the crowds, sat by the river, listened to Jagjit Singh on the breeze, and felt the city completely melt away. πŸ“ Bheemeshwari & Mekedatu, Cauvery National Park, Karnataka πŸš— ~100 km from Bangalore Read more: https://wanderingbong.com/blog/one-day-trip-from-bangalore-2020 #Bheemeshwari #Mekedatu #Cauvery #KarnatakaTravel #BangaloreWeekend #DayTrip #CauveryRiver #WanderingBong #IncredibleIndia #WeekendGetaway