Mahseer Fishing - Saryu River
| Duration: | 10 Days |
| Season: | March 10 to June 15 & Sept 15 to Nov 20 |
| Highest Altitude: | 600 Meters |
| Region: | Kumaon, Uttrakhand |
| Guests: | Maximum 6 guests |
Overview:
Brief itinerary of your Mahseer Fishing trip:
- DAY 1: You will be met at Delhi airport & escorted to your hotel.
- DAY 2: Early morning flight from Delhi to Pantnagar. Drive 6 1/2 hours to our fishing camp at Pancheshwar
- DAYS 3 – 8: Six full days of fishing with Himalayan Outback’s renowned team of fishing guides
- DAY 9: Drive (6 1/2 hours) to Pantnagar and take the flight to Delhi. In case you are unable to connect to your flight you will take the train to Delhi from Kathgodam, accompanied by one of our staff. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel.
- DAY 10: Check out from your hotel and transfer to Delhi airport for your flight back home.
Detailed day by day itinerary
On your arrival at New Delhi International Airport you will be met just outside the “Arrival” area by a chauffeur of Roseate House hotel. The chauffeur will have a placard with your name clearly mentioned.
You will be driven from the airport to the Roseate House hotel which is located about 3 kms (2 miles) away and will be just a short 5 minute drive.
Please note that Check In is at 2 pm – early check in may not be possible without additional payment.
Get a good night’s rest after your long flight and get ready for your Himalayan adventure.
Accommodation: Roseate House, Aerocity New Delhi
Meals included: None
After an early breakfast the concierge will arrange your transfer to the airport. Your flight from Delhi will bring you to the town of Pantnagar. You will be met at the airport by the staff of The Himalayan Outback.
Pantnagar is based at the foothills of the lower Himalayan ranges in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. This town is home to the first agricultural university of India & this area is well known for its farms which have been reclaimed from the jungles of the Terrai.
From the airport our vehicles will take you to our fishing camp at Pancheshwar – a 6 ½ hour drive. You will be driving past Tanakpur, a border town on the Mahakali River, across which lies Nepal.
From Tanakpur the drive begins uphill until finally the road descends down to the valley where the Saryu River meets the Mahakali River at Pancheshwar, our destination.
On your arrival the camp manager will give an introductory briefing about the facility, the staff etc., in order to make your stay hassle free. Enjoy a welcome drink and settle into your tents.
Accommodation: THO Fishing Camp
Meals: All meals are included
After breakfast guests will be introduced to their respective guides. Your guide will ask you to bring out your entire fishing gear which will be setup appropriately for this trip. Guests will then suggest the right combination of rod, reel & line depending on the condition of the river and the weather. Lures/flies will be selected for the day’s fishing.
Each guest will be briefed on the section of river and the suggested time that they will be fishing. Our guides will be happy to accommodate those interested in fishing longer hours.
After a full day of fishing you can relax around the bonfire (depending on the weather) followed by dinner.
Our chefs will be serving you with a range of cuisines during your stay – Indian, Continental, Italian & Chinese. If you are averse or allergic to any food, please do let us know in advance. Also inform us if you have a medical condition that we need to be aware of.
Accommodation: THO Fishing Camp
Meals: All meals are included
The fishing camp is at a beautiful location – the immediate backdrop is a mountain covered with jungle. A variety of deer, monkeys, langurs and the occasional leopard may be spotted during your stay. In front of the camp is the Saryu River. Across the river the tree covered mountain rises.
Each evening our Head Fishing Guide will discuss the plans/logistics for the next days fishing with each guest.
Accommodation: THO Fishing Camp
Meals: All meals are included
The confluence of the Saryu and Mahakali River is about 1 1/2 miles downriver from the camp. By rotation you will be fishing at this location during your stay.
There is an ancient temple across the confluence. We will be using an old suspension bridge to cross the Saryu River and visit this ancient temple where we will seek the blessings of the resident priest of this temple. Both the temple and the suspension bridge provide wonderful spots for those interested in photography.
A full day’s fishing at the confluence and other spots will be the plan for the day. A packed lunch will be provided so that anglers can continue the hunt for the Mahseer without having to head back to the fishing camp for lunch – unless that is what they desire.
Accommodation: THO Fishing Camp
Meals: All meals are included
Guests will continue fishing along the Saryu River – after consulting with each guest our guides will determine the section that each guest will be fishing. This could be a repeat of the previous day (if it was very productive) or a change of venue.
We also offer the opportunity to visit the local village school, should any guest be interested. This is an opportunity for guests to get a first hand experience of how the population in the remote corners of the country continue their lives far away from the fast paced cities.
Accommodation: THO Fishing Camp
Meals: All meals are included
Everyday you will wake up to the cacophony of birds – Pancheshwar has a large variety of birds and a great place for those who are interested in bird life. Our resident birding expert will be happy to accompany any interested guest on a walk to spot various birds.
Fishing at different sections of the river will continue as planned by your guides.
Accommodation: THO Fishing Camp
Meals: All meals are included
A beautiful village is located across the river from our fishing camp. We encourage our guests to join us for a walk to this beautiful village, view their lifestyle and interact with the villagers. It’s a delight for photographers.
Each day you will continue to fish for the elusive & beautiful Mahseer.
This will be the last night at our fishing camp. A special BBQ dinner will be arranged for this evening. Lanterns will light up the beach and a magical setting will be created for your farewell dinner.
Accommodation: THO Fishing Camp
Meals: All meals are included
In order to make it in time for the return flight to Delhi we will serve an early breakfast.
Bid farewell to the staff and drive from Pancheshwar to Pantnagar for your flight to Delhi. This journey will take about 6 1/2 hours. Similar to your arrival on Day 1, at New Delhi airport you will be met just outside the “Arrival” area by a chauffeur of Roseate House hotel. The chauffeur will have a placard with your name clearly mentioned. You will be driven to Roseate House for your last night’s stay.
There is a possibility that we may not be able to connect to the flight from Pantnagar to Delhi. In that case you will be driven to Kathgodam Railway Station and take the Shatabdi train (Executive Class), accompanied by one of our staff, to New Delhi Railway Station. On arrival at New Delhi you will be transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Roseate House, Aerocity New Delhi
Meals: All meals are included
Do inform the concierge of your flight timings so that your transfer to the airport can be made at the appropriate time.
Please note that the check out from Roseate House is at 10 am – a late check out may be requested but would depend on availability.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast only
