“An off-the-beaten-track fishing experience amongst spectacular scenery.”

Guide Price: £1500-£2000

Mahseer means Great mouth in India, an apt name for the mighty animal known to be the toughest fighter amongst fresh water sports fish. The Mahseer is the undisputed king of Indian rivers, it is the largest member of the carp family in the world.

Experts have identified about six species in India, but no detailed information on the present status and distribution of these species is available. Though fisherman consider the Golden or Himalayan Mahseer (tor putitora) as the main species available on the Ramganga / Kosi rivers, besides the Silver and Black Mahseer. Goonch (bagaraus bagarius), a fresh water scavenger is also another species that thrives in these rivers.

Best Time October to November & April - June is the best season to venture out for fishing in the Himalayan region.

The Ramganga Fishing resort lies on the banks of the river at 2000 ft above sea level on the northern fringes of the Corbett National Park bordering the districts of Almora and Garhwal. It is a charming spot on a large spit of land jutting out into a bend in the river. Ten rooms and ten tents all have attached bath with hot and cold running water. There is a large swimming pool and a pretty garden sloping down to the river along with a tennis court.

There are 14 kms of river to fish and the largest recorded Mahseer caught weighed 66lbs. You can fish from the garden or walk along the river to various pools, fishing from the riverbank. A short jeep ride downstream takes you to Domunda, another excellent area to fish which lies inside the Corbett National Park.

The Corbett National Park was established in 1936 named after the famous hunter turned naturalist Jim Corbett. Set in the undulating Shivalik foothills of the mighty Himalayas the park covers 518 sq kms of stunning countryside. The diversity of its wildlife has made it the most famous park in the region. There is a chance of seeing Tiger.

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly overnight from London to Delhi. British Airways overnight flights depart London Heathrow Terminal 4 at 22.00 arriving the following morning.

Day 2

Arrive Delhi Airport. On arrival you will be met and transferred to hotel in central Delhi. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Delhi and welcome dinner.

Day 3

In the morning you will be picked up and transported by air-conditioned vehicle to the Corbett National Park. (5 hrs). On arrival check in at the Ramganga Fishing Resort.
The remainder of the day can be spent fishing the Ramganga River or one of the other park activities.

Overnight: Accommodation Ramganga Fishing Resort.

Day 4

Fishing as above or take time out to explore your surroundings, Take nature trails, Bird watching, elephant rides. Overnight: Ramganga Fishing Resort.

Day 5

Leave resort early in the morning for jeep transfer to Bhikiyasen
On arrival you will spend the afternoon and evening fishing / exploring down the Ramganga river by raft. Overnight: Accommodation Camping two men tents by river.

Day 6

Spend your day rafting and fishing your way back down the Ramganga River, stopping at all the likely fishing spots. Overnight: Accommodation Camping two men tents by river.

Day 7

Spend your day rafting and fishing your way back down the Ramganga River, stopping at all the likely fishing spots. Overnight: Accommodation Camping two men tents by river.

Day 8

Spend your day rafting and fishing your way back down the Ramganga River, arriving back to Ramganga Resort. Overnight: Accommodation Ramganga Resort

Day 9

Fishing on the Ramganga river or take time out to explore your surroundings, Take nature trails, Bird watching, elephant rides. Overnight: Accommodation Ramganga Resort.

Day 10

In the morning you will be picked up and transported by air-conditioned vehicle back to the Delhi. (5 hrs). Overnight in Delhi

Day 11

Morning transfer in air-conditioned car to Delhi airport for your return flight.

We will catch the lunchtime flight back to London Heathrow Terminal 4.