GOLDEN MAHSEER EXPEDITIONS
Golden Mahseer: The Tiger of the Himalayan Rivers Is Waiting
Few anglers reach these rivers. Six join us, fully handled.
FOR THE ANGLER
You've Fished the Famous Rivers. Now Fish the Legendary One.
The fish you’ll talk about for the rest of your life.
The Golden Mahseer is a bio indicator fish: powerful, wary, and found only in the clear rivers of the Himalayan foothills of India, Nepal and Bhutan. Fly or conventional tackle, first trip or fiftieth, we put you on the right water at the right time, with guides who know these waters.
Our team handles everything else, so you can enjoy it alongside them.
WHY US
Almost 30 Years on These Rivers
Misty grew up in the Himalayas of northern India and saw his first Golden Mahseer at 15. He has chased them ever since, and pioneered fly fishing for Mahseer across India, Bhutan and Nepal.
PIONEERING ROOTS
- India’s first Fly Fishers International casting instructor (2011)
- IGFA’s first Himalayan representative
- Our own teams live on these rivers and travel with you
THREE RIVERS, THREE COUNTRIES
Choose Your Water
SEASON: MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE, OCTOCBER
INDIA
Saryu & Mahakali
Pancheshwar, on the Nepal border. Daily guided fishing and float trips through the Kumaon hills.
Daily guided fishing
Float trips
Birdlife and wildlife
Kumaon villages
SEASON: MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
BHUTAN
Mangde Chhu
Manas National Park. A comfortable lodge, daily floats, and the option to camp inside the park.
Lodge-based comfort
Optional park camping
Daily floats
Rare jungle wildlife
SEASON: OCTOBER, NOVEMBER (POST MONSOON)
NEPAL
Babai River
Bardiya National Park. A self-contained float expedition & wildlife adventures in 4WD through deep jungle.
Expedition-style float
Riverside camps
Jungle safaris
Tharu villages
bring the ones you love
While You Fish, She Discovers a Way of Life Few Ever See
These rivers run through villages where families still live much as their ancestors did: growing their own food, building by hand, living almost entirely self-sufficient lives.
With our guides, she is welcomed into homes, learns ancient living practices from the people who keep them alive, and watches for tigers, elephants and rare birds in the parks. Then you meet back at camp to share your day over dinner by the river.
You make a hundred decisions a day.
On the river, you won't make one.
Our Team
They meet you on arrival and stay with your group until you fly home.
Private
Your group, your vehicles, your guides. Never strangers, never a tour bus.
At Your Pace
Guided fishing each morning, rest each afternoon, fishing in the evening is optional.
Seasoned
Long calm pools, friendly rapids. Exciting, never frightening. Seasoned guides.
Inclusive
Wildlife, wellness, ancient living traditions, bird watching , Himalayan hikes.
Serene
Hand-picked for quiet, comfort and views. Depth without discomfort.
A DAY ON THE RIVER
Dawn to Campfire
dawn
First Cast
Mist on the water and the best hour for a good fish.
Midday
Float & Lunch
Drift to new water, lunch on a quiet sandbar.
afternoon
Your Choice
The evening bite, a village visit or a birding walk.
evening
Campfire
Stories of the one that got away, under the Himalayan stars.
Before Your Ask
Golden mahseer (Tor putitora) are large, migratory, cold-water river fish native to the Himalayan foothills and Indo-Gangetic river systems.
We recommend medium-heavy tackle, balancing power with presentation. Whether you cast fly or conventional gear, it honors what meets the Mahseer’s legendary strength whithout feeling overwhelmed with heavy tackle in high temperatures.
- Spring: March though June (before the monsoon).
- Autumn: October through mid November (after the monsoon).
The Mangde Chhu (Bhutan), the Mahakali/Saryu(India/Nepal border) and the Babai river (Nepal).
how we create
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Call with Misty
A relaxed conversation by phone, video or in person.
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Designed for You
Your itinerary, ready to forward to everyone coming.
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Call with Your Group
Misty walks everyone through it and answers every question.
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We Handle the Rest
Every booking and transfer, with our team on call throughout.