Transformative Travel LLC

Golden Mahseer Fly Fishing in Bhutan's Drangme Chhu River.

Small Group Fly Fishing Expedition to Bhutan.

Fly Fish in the Happiest Nation.

8 Night Fly Fishing Experience.

Embark on an 8-night Bhutan expedition, pursuing Golden Mahseer in the Himalayan backcountry. Our sustainable journey explores pristine rivers, offering deluxe accommodations and 20+ years of expertise for an unforgettable experience.. Fly fish the pristine Manas, where Mangde Chhu and Drangme Chhu rivers meet, fostering an untouched Mahseer fishery in a nation with over 65% forest cover. 

8-Nights

Full board, host meets you when you arrive in Bhutan.

Highlights

Fly fishing, float trips, hiking and cultural immersion.

Small Group

Limited to a group of 2 to 6 anglers per trip.

Season

Saturday, March 30 to Sunday April 7, 2024.

Visa

**Required for India and provided for Bhutan.

Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Then connect to Guwahati (GAU).

Guide / Host

Meets you in Delhi airpot and hosts you until you depart.

Day by Day

Saturday, March 30.

Day 1

New Delhi - DEL

Arrive in New Delhi’s International airport, exiting after immigration (*Tourist eVisa Required) and customs to meet your guide for a short transfer to the JB Marriott (a few miles from the airport). Enjoy a good night’s rest before your journey to Paro, Bhutan the following day. 

Day 2

New Delhi the India, Bhutan border

Depart for the domestic airport after breakfast from your hotel and board your flight to Guwahati that takes a little over two hours. Be met by your guide before being chauffeured to your camp that sits on the border of India and Bhutan. Settle into your camp before a delicious dinner en route to your float trip the following day. 

Day 3

Drive to the starting point of the float trip.

Today you’ll set off to the starting point of your fly fishing expedition by embarking on a four hour drive. As we navigate the waterways, our angling adventure will unfold along the mesmerizing confluence of Dhingrung and Drangme Chhu. Anticipate an immersive experience, culminating in an overnight stay at a deluxe camp ideally set to compliment your fly fishing experience with special access to Bhutan’s royal waters.  

Day 4-6

Float Trip (3 nights)

Explore Bhutan’s un pressured Golden Mahseer water on a 3-night expedition, floating and fishing the Drangme Chhu River—accessing un touched waters for world-class Golden Mahseer fly fishing. Immerse in perfectly set camps, complementing your angling with home-cooked meals in the heart of the Himalayas.

Day 7

End float trip and drive to Gelephu

After a final fishing session, end your float trip and drive to Gelephu that is located on Bhutan’s border with India for a final night in Bhutan with your hosts. 

Sunday, April 7.

Day 8

Gelephu - Guwahati - New Delhi

Start your day early, driving to Guwahati for your onward flight to New Delhi. Recharge at the JB Marriott for a restful night before your homeward journey the next day.

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Double Occupancy

$ 8,950 Per Angler
  • Airport Meet & Greet.
  • Meal Plan: Full Board.
  • Accommodation: 7 Nights.
  • Optional Single Room: $1,750 pp
  • Guided Fly Fishing
  • 2 Doz. Mahseer Flies
  • Pre, During and Post Trip Support.

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Sandy B.
Sandy B.
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We have just returned from a wonderful trip to Nepal organised by Transformative travel. We certainly experienced all of the values of HEART , humbled, engaged, active, resilience and thankful which is at the foundation of those guiding us. We were culturally enriched, saw and experienced fantastic scenery, rafted on waterways that are rarely navigated and tried our hand at mahseer fishing. We also tracked animals with an expert naturalist. We felt so fortunate to experience this and came back refreshed and with a feeling of renewal. I cannot recommend this company highly enough.
Charles Egerton
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This was my second trip lead by Misty, with a nine year gap in between, thanks to Covid. Remarkably Misty hasn't changed! Charming as ever and making a great success out of our Bardia River, (Nepal), fishing trip which could have been a failure due to the river being in flood. But, by shifting the order of play a bit, it was great. We saw a tiger, briefly, and rhino and leopard, so all was not lost. And I caught a catfish! Not quite the mighty mahseer we were after, but a fish none the less! Well done Misty. Thanks also to Conan, who spotted every bird known to man!
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Just back from Nepal, my third trip with Misty. This one offered a variety of experiences including fly fishing, cultural tours, a jungle safari, and a helicopter flight up to Mt. Everest. As usual everything was well organized, with great accommodations and an excellent support team. I wholeheartedly recommend Transformative Travel!
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Legendary River Pursuits in Bhutan, Nepal and India.

Chasing Mahseer Gold

Embark on an epic journey, expertly angling for Golden Mahseer in Bhutan, Nepal, and India’s pristine rivers.

Best Season for fishing in Bhutan?

March, April and October

Season is important as Golden Mahseer offer a small window of angling opportunity in these Himalayan waters. 

Bhutan's Drangme Chhu Valley

Check out this international expedition team as they journey experiencing Bhutan’s culture and untamed rivers. Amidst prayer-flag-draped mountains and unexplored rapids – all while raising awareness about endangered species (Golden Mahseer) and the challenges of balancing conservation efforts.

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Golden Mahseer

Golden Mahseer are the iconic Himalayan bio-indicator specie that are some of the hardest fighting freshwater fish. 

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