The Seven-Day "Ganges Float Trip"
TRIP BREIFING: A Mahseer fishing adventure on the River Ganges, this is the great trip
for anyone who would want a feel of if all, and that too in a short span
of time. The trip packs in all that fish possible and hence raising the
odds of making the "Big Catch".
- Experience Mahseer fishing on the Ganges, a river that has always been know for the trophy Mahseer.
- A relatively easy to get access Mahseer river.
- All on a stunning section of the Ganges amongst the splendour of the Himalayan foothills.
- With an assortment of activities to choose from, even for the non-angler.
- Trophy Himalayan Mahseer, of up to 55lbs, could be caught on spinning, something only few rivers in the world could offer.
- A combination of adventure, fishing and fly-fishing opportunities.
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The Ganges River has provided tantalizing sport, which over the years, has been relished by sport fishermen from all over the world. Mentions of this river could be found in most accounts available on the mighty Himalayan Mahseer - its significance, from the Mahseer fishing point of view, elevates it amongst the top rivers for the Mahseer of India, with excellent fishing potential.
This fishing trip on the Ganges is perfect for the travel angler who wishes to get the most of the Mahseer fishing along with a bit of culture and wildlife in a short period of time. The trip is undertaken deep in the foothills of the Himalayas on a river, which provides the ideal habitat for the Mahseer. The stretches of the Ganges, where we operate these trips, are remote and can be very lucrative. It truly is a great wilderness fishing experience without compromising on the accessibility factor. The largest Mahseer caught on the Ganges on spinning by us was in 2003, which weighed 55lbs. That figure was reached again by another angler on the same river in 2004. And while you experience this wilderness fishing adventure, you will not have to rough it out as the camp staff will be at work, to make your stay as comfortable as possible, while you fish and relax!
The point where the rivulet Nayar meets the Ganges River is one of the ideal fishing beats of the river. This confluence is called Byas Ghat, and is a great attraction for anglers who want to take on the Mahseer of the Ganges. In 1989, international angling figures John Bailey and Paul Boot shot the hour-long documentary called "Casting for Gold" at Byas Ghat. A number of huge Mahseer have been taken from this beat in the years gone by.
In the past, the Ganges and its tributaries have been the ground for field research, by various ichthyologists too.
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Suggested Program
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Fly in to New Delhi International Airport where you will be met and escorted to the Hotel. Transfer later in the evening to the Delhi Railway station where you will board the overnight train to Haridwar.
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Arrive at Haridwar at 0600 hrs, with your escort where you will be met by the Himalayan Outback vehicles. You will then be driven to Rishikesh, which is 25 kilometers from Haridwar. Reach the hotel in Rishikesh, freshen up, have breakfast and continue the drive to Devprayag - the confluence of the two rivers, the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi, which at his point forms the holy Ganges River. This drive is about 60 kilometers - which takes roughly 2 1/2 hours.
Devprayag is where the River Ganges begins and is also where we start our expedition. The Himalayan Outback team will meet the guests on the banks of the river. Each member of the expedition will be provided with gear that will be required for the trip. After a safety briefing from your river guide you will begin the expedition down the river in 16' rafts to access the most lucrative beats on the river. Packed lunches will be provided as we take a break on one of the pristine sand beaches along the way. We will be rafting down stream to the famous Byas Ghat beat where John Bailey and Paul Boot shot the famous "Casting for Gold" documentary back in 1989.
We will reach the beat at about 1500 hrs. After everybody settles into his or her tents we will start fishing at Byas Ghat.
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| Day 03 |
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Spend the day fishing at Byas Ghat. This is the confluence of the Nayar with the Ganges. The Nayar is a crystal clear rivulet, which runs into the mighty Ganges - it is at this point where some of the larger Mahseer have been caught.
Spinning is the most common method used here, where you could catch fish up to 60lbs. There's good fly fishing in the Nayar and along the beat where one could catch up to 10 lbs fish on the fly. We will spend the whole day exploring this beat.
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| Day 04 |
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Depending on the fishing conditions, we have the option of drifting downstream or continuing to fish at Byas Ghat.
Further down there's yet another interesting beat to be fished. So depending on the results at Byas Ghat that decision is made.
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| Day 05 |
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We will drift down river to some interesting sections for fishing and try our hand at some of the beats that we pass as we raft down river. We set up camp on one of the spotless beaches along the way, where we decide to fish this evening and the following morning.
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After the morning's fishing session, the expedition will float down to Kaudyala. We will reach the hotel in the afternoon (after a picnic lunch on the banks of the river). After a couple of hours of rest at the hotel we will drive to the Chilla National Park (some 22 kilometers from the hotel) - for a wild life excursion (Game reserve is closed from June to the 15th of November). There is also an option of viewing the Aarti (evening prayer ceremony) which is conducted on the banks of the holy Ganges every evening at sunset.
We will return to the hotel in time for dinner after which you will be driven back to Haridwar Railway Station, to catch the over night train to Delhi which departs at appox. 2230hrs.
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Arrive in Delhi railway station with your escort, in the early hours of the morning and get transferred to the Hotel. Transfer back to the airport as per your flight schedule.
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| Rates: |
On Request |
| Season: |
February, March, April, May, September, October and November. |
| Includes: |
Transportation to and from New Delhi International Airport, all other transportation during the trip, hotels in New Delhi on twin share basis, accommodation during the trip in tents on single occupancy, all meals throughout the trip, beverages, including bottled mineral water, specialised equipment including sleeping bags, all tackle, permits and taxes. |
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Airfare to and from New Delhi, alcoholic beverages, additional sightseeing or transfers that are not part of the itinerary, gratuities, telephone calls and items of personal nature. |
| Transportation: |
Fly into New Delhi where you will be met and transferred to the river. |
| Activities: |
Fishing and Fly-Fishing for Mahseer, short hikes to villages (optional), white water rafting, trek at an old temple (optional), and plenty of photography, visit game reserve (optional). |
| Trip Limit: |
Six (6) Anglers Only |
| Travel Insurance: |
Travel insurance is recommended. |
| Meals: |
Indian and Continental cuisine. |
| Guides: |
Experienced Fishing Guides and River Guides have run this river several times, speak English, and are certified in basic First Aid and CPR. |
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