Golden Mahseer Fishing Expeditions: India, Bhutan & Nepal
Expert-Led Mahseer Fishing Trips.
25 Years of Expeditions · Small Groups · Our Own Teams on the Ground.
Often called the tiger of the rivers, Golden Mahseer are some of the most powerful freshwater fish on the planet.
For many anglers, a Mahseer fishing expedition to the Himalayas becomes less about catching a Mahseer and more about taking a step back 50 years within ancient living cultures and wildlife found no where else on earth.
After spending more than three decades fishing and guiding in the Himalayan rivers of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. I can say with certainty that Mahseer fishing is unlike anything most anglers have experienced before.
Signature Destinations
Nepal
Bardiya National Park: South Western Nepal. Self contained expedition style float trip through the national park, safaris and fishing for Mahseer.
FAQ
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).
I grew up in the Himalayas of northern India, in the town of Dehradun. My father served in the Indian Army, and fishing was simply part of life. The mountains, rivers, and forests were always around us.
When I was about 15 years old, I encountered my first Golden Mahseer. I still remember seeing the massive golden scales, the size of the fish, and the incredible time of year and rivers where they lived.
Everything about them felt different. Unlike trout streams that many anglers grow up on, these rivers were large, powerful Himalayan systems surrounded by jungle, wildlife, and ancient cultures.
From that moment on, the Golden Mahseer captured my imagination. Over time, that fascination turned into a lifelong pursuit — understanding the fish, fly fishing, the rivers, and how anglers could responsibly experience them.
For anglers who have spent their lives chasing trout, salmon, and steelhead across the world, there often comes a moment when curiosity shifts. You begin hearing whispers about another fish.
A fish that lives in wild Himalayan rivers. A fish that can straighten hooks, smash flies, and disappear downstream like a freight train. That fish is the Golden Mahseer.