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HABITAT & WILDLIFE
Golden Mahseer have evolved in the youngest mountain ranges of the world. The Himalayas. Hence, Golden Mahseer habitat is situated within some of the richest ecosystems of Asia.
They are hence considered the flagship, bioindicator species of Himalayan rivers. Golden Mahseer watersheds are located close to or within Asia’s iconic wildlife like the Bengal Tiger, Gharial, one horned Rhino but also an awesome array of other mammals and birds including the asiatic elephants and even species of hornbills.
PHYSICAL FEATURES
While Golden Mahseer are amour-clad with the largest-scales on a freshwater-fish. In addition their fin-to-body ratio and slick outer-body slime also makes the iridescent Golden Mahseer – the fish of dreams!
Moreover, their highly evolved lateral-line has also evolved with the youngest mountain-ranges of the world, the Himalayas. Predicting and detecting hazards as much as landslides. But also food – as little as a freshwater-crab. Sucking-it instantly with it’s vacuum-like mouth. Golden Mahseer are an omnivore that have fascinated generations of anglers due to their strength, resilience, illusive nature but also the habitat they are found in.
CULTURE & ETHNIC RICHNESS
While the ethnic richness of this part of the world can also date back to hundreds, if not thousands of years. Moreover a journey to this part of the world is sure to influence your perspectives due to the cultural richness that can be found while fishing for Golden Mahseer in the Himalayan foothills of Bhutan, Nepal and India. In conclusion, even though a journey to the Himalayas may come with preconceived notions. A pilgrimage into Golden Mahseer land can be life-changing, when looked through the lens of H.E.A.R.T (humble, engaged, aware, resilient and thankful).
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This mystical fish of legends can play quite hard to get while holding right in front of you, in sometimes gin-clear water. You will try to seduce her with your offerings, but she will wait for you to get it ‘just right’ before she takes a bite. Devotees of notoriously finicky-fish like Steelhead, Atlantic Salmon, Tarpon, Milkfish, Permit and Carp would bring the right set of exceptions to Golden Mahseer fishing.
Hence Golden Mahseer are an angling journey certainly not for the faint-hearted. A pilgrimage into Golden Mahseer habitat is one that must be planned quite intensionally.
GOLDEN MAHSEER TRIPS
Journey to Bhutan, Nepal or India in search of the Golden Mahseer.
Investing in yourself is investing in your future. By paying attention to what you want to get out of your journey you’ll be on your way to creating more authentic experiences during your travels.
Interested in adding our 4-part process to make your journey more intentional and meaningful? We offer the lens of H.E.A.R.T as a way to look at any journey, as well as pre trip, during, and post trip exercises for a richer experience.
