From time to time, the Saryu & Mahakali rivers have made famous, Golden Mahseer fishing Nepal and India’s remote border, especially at Pancheshwar.
Moreover, a float trip on the Mahakali river separating Nepal from India, offers access to 40-50 miles of productive Golden Mahseer fishing waters. It is easy to loose track of time in an ancient confluence of cultures, natural beauty and wildlife.
Upon arrival at New Delhi International Airport (DEL), you are met whether you are arriving individually or as a group.
Be chauffeured a short distance for a good night’s rest after a long flight.
After breakfast, be chauffeured to Delhi’s domestic terminal before boarding a 2-hr flight to Pantnagar (PGH), Kumaon. Arrive by midday and rendezvous with your host while continuing your onward journey by road (3 hrs) toward Pancheshwar from where you will be starting your float-trip. Spend the night at an ideally set lodge.
Opt to rise early, as some clear mornings offer Himalayan vistas from Te Aroha, Dhanachulli due to it’s location (7,000 ft. ), while a well appointed team of locally employed lodge staff serve a delightful breakfast outdoors (weather dependent), leaving you marveling at the extensive terrace farming practices, Himalayan vistas (weather dependent), rich bird-life and Kumaoni way of life during a 6-hr drive following switchback Himalayan backroads finally leading to the India, Nepal border. Due to frequent picture and refreshment spots along this route journey time taken can vary up-to 8 hrs.
Make it to your fishing camp in daylight hours followed by some time on the water fishing for Golden Mahseer before ending your day around a small fire, appetizers and dinner.
Embark on a 7-day float-trip adventure along the international borders of Nepal and India while floating anywhere from 3-10 miles each day and sometimes even more. As both anglers and non anglers can expect to be looked after by a seasoned team of guides and camp team. It is easy settling into a slower pace of life while floating these Golden Mahseer rich waters. Appreciating unique perspectives this adventure has to offer and ending your days on the river, camping on remote sand beaches. Finally, settling around a small fire, a freshly prepared dinner and hot bucket bath before turning in for the night.
Start the day early rafting down the Mahakali and ending your float-trip adventure, saying goodbye to your travel tribe hosts. Be accompanied on a 3-hr drive to the airport to board your flight back to New Delhi where you are met and chauffeured to your hotel.
11 am: You are chauffeured to the New Delhi International Airport (DEL) after breakfast.
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