FISHING IN INDIA

The unsurpassed natural beauty of Kullu valley is legandary. The rivers of this enchanting valley are fed by the numerous snow and spring fed streams which are teaming with brown and rainbow trout. These streams are located all around the valley in exquisitely beautiful settings, heightening the charm of your angling adventure. What could be more charming than casting a fly on the crystal clear streams to catch the rising trout in such spectacular surrounding.The average size you can land is about 11/2 lbs, but a three pounder may be waiting for your favourite fly. Today with hatcheries stocking these streams/rivers, angling is sheer pleasure. A dry fly is recommended but a wet fly can give results at times. One can find the trouts in these area during 1st April to 30th June and 15th September to 30th October.

DAY 1. DELHI / KULLU I MANALI
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Kullu. Arrive and transfer to Manali. Evening free. Overnight in hotel.


Day 2. MANALI :
Breakfast in hotel. Day return drive to Rohtang pass / Snow points. Evening. Overnight in hotel.


Day 3. MANALI / LARJI (1 1/2 hrs ) :
Breakfast in hotel. Drive to Vashisht hot water spring for hot bath. After lunch drive to Larji ( 3320 m ). Arrive and check in at rest house and overnight stay.


Day 4.
Breakfast at leisure. Drive to fishing boats on Sainj and Lirhan rivers in two separate parties. AM/PM fishing. Break time for hot lunch. Close to fishing on either river banks. Drive to Sainj. Overnight at rest house.


Day 5. FISHING
After breakfast drive to Sainj and Tibetan rivers again in two separate parties. AM /PM fishing.Break time for hot lunch. Drive to Sainj / Benjar. Overnight at rest house.


Day 6. FISHING :
AM - fishing. After lunch drive to Shoja, one of the most beautiful and scenic spots in the area. Overnight at rest house.


Day 7. SHOJA / OVER JALORI PASS / SHIMLA ( 5 hrs) :
After breakfast drive to Shimla over Jalori pass (10500 ft) I. Enroute visit Narkanda and Kufri. Evening arrive Shimla. Overnight Shimla.


Day 8.
Shimla Day at leisure to explore the Mall. Overnight hotel.


Day 9. Shimla I Dehradun ( 5 hrs ) :
After breakfast drive to Dehradun via Nahan and Ponta Sahib. Late afternoon arrive and check in hotel for meals and overnight stay.


Day 10. Dehradun / Rishikesh I Hunal village :
After breakfast drive to Hunal village via Rishikesh ( 80 kms). Arrive and camp near the village. Overnight at camp.


Day 11. FISHING :
Breakfast at camp. Drive to fishing beats. Full day fishing. Evening fish bar - be - cue with a chota peg. Overnight at camp.


Day 12. FISHING :
After breakfast drive to fishing beats. After lunch transfer to the exotic Ganga Banks riverside resort. Overnight Ganga Banks.


Day 13. GANGA BANKS :
The second last day of the trip is more exciting and interesting. After breakfast rafting till Rishikesh on Ganges river. Hot lunch enroute. Evening visit the ghats and temples. Meals and overnight at Ganga Banks


Day 14. GANGA BANKS - DELHI :
Drive to Delhi (5 112 hrs). the toughest fresh water fighting fish in the world weighing up to 150 lbs. The Indian record is of 104 lbs. Mahaseer is considered the tiger of the lndian rivers. Expert guides accompany you to the best spots. Local carakel ( basket like boats) are often used by anglers in their long battles with the fish. There are four varieties to be found - golden, silver - grey, silver and black. Mahaseer fly fishing in India has now been introduced on a professional basis through Wanderlust Adventures.




2. MAHASEER:
Found only in the mighty rivers of the Indian sub - continent is the Mahaseer.

FISHING: HIMALAYAN MAHASEER

DELHI /CORBETT /BOOM VIA TANAKPUR / CHOREGALIA /BANBASA/ BINSARI DELHI

Day 1.
Depart 7am for Corbett arriving your jungle resort by noon. Evening jungle safari on elephant back with guide for wildlife viewing bird watching. Evening folk songs by the Kumaon bag - pipers around campfire. Return via the waterfall for a swim in the natural pool. Overnight Corbett.


Day 2.
Full day elephant and jeep safari of Corbett National Park. Overnight jungle resort.


Day 3
. Drive to Boom ( 3 hrs ). Afternoon fishing in the river Sharda. Overnight at forest lodge.


Day 4 & 5.
Fishing by the river. Evening campfire and fish bar - be - cue with chota peg. Overnight forest lodge.


Day 6.
Move camp ( 2 hrs trek ). Afternoon fishing. Overnight in tents near the elephant pools. Overnight camp or lodge.


Day 7 & B.
Fishing. Evening campfire and fish bar - be - cue with chota Peg.


Day 9.
Trek back to base camp ( 8 to 10 kms ). Overnight at forest lodge.


Day 10.
Drive to Pancheshwar ( 6 to 7 hrs ). Overnight at forest lodge


Day 11 to 13.
Fishing. Overnight in tents
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Day 14.
Drive to Binsar (4 - 5 hrs). Overnight at the mountain resort.