The colours in this fish are amazing, Mahseer fishing Ramganga India
A beautiful and stunning Golden Mahseer true wild fish from India
Kevin with his Goonch Catfish that took his Mahseer live bait, Ramganga India
Another wild Mahseer caught in the evening sun Ramganga River India
The very fishable lower reaches of the Ramganga in the Himalayas, India
The base accommodation at the Corbett National Park Ramganga River India
The reception at the Corbett National Park Ramganga River India set in 20 acres
The tented accommodation at base camp Corbett National Park Ramganga River India
Inside the tents are twin bedded, air conditioned with private bathroom
The accommodation is set in 20 acres of gardens right in Tiger country and next to the river
Starting the early morning drive up the Himalayas to start fishing safari
Customer in high spirits on the long drive up into the Himalayas, India
After many hours we get our first glimpse of the Ramganga River 10.000 feet above sea level
Arriving at the top its time to load everything up for a weeks safari down the river
Time to pump up the rafts and get everything prepared, no going back now, Mahseer fishing Northern India
Time to check all safety equipment and put on crash helmets for the ride.
We attract a lot of attention from the local children who hardly ever see white foreigners
The river is so varied and beautiful; full of Mahseer fishing opportunities around each corner is a different world
Narrow skinny water to wide slow open pools, there is just so much Mahseer fishing to explore, Ramganga River India
Each night you stop and set up camp right on the waters edge, true wild Mahseer fishing safaris
During the day it is red hot at night its cold and damp, but the air is crystal clean and fresh as it comes.
Kevin drying out his socks after a long day Mahseer fishing down the Ramganga India
Unhooking a nice size wild Mahseer from the Ramganga River Northern India Fishing holidays
Addy holding up his Mahseer from the Ramganga River in Northern India fishing Holidays
Addy releasing his Mahseer to fight another day, He will return again soon
Mahseer fishing on the Ramganga is mainly with fly fishing or lure fishing, which they eagerly take
This greedy Mahseer was trying to take lures nearly as big as its self, Ramganga River India
Mahseer fishing holidays fishing on the Ramganga River do not get much better than this
Kevin works a small spoon down a gentle run into a deep pool, Ramganga River India
Kevin bends into a small fish, but just look how hard they fight, Mahseer fishing India
The rafting down to new pools and fishing areas is just as much fun and exciting, India
Just one of the old mountain passes, how did they build these all the way up hear, India
Keith with his first Golden Mahseer from the Ramganga River Northern India
Peter Collingsworth putting in a stringer to Keith’s fish while making our Northern India DVD
Keith with his second fish from the same pool only a few minutes from his first, India
The best fish of the weeks filming went to Mark with this stunning 34lb Golden Mahseer India
Peter Collingsworth and Mark filming the biggest Golden Mahseer of the week, Ramganga River India
Everyone was just so happy, guides, raftering crew and camp staff all joined in, India
Peter and Kevin prepare to move swims further down river, Mahseer fishing Ramganga River Northern India
Mahseer fishing on powerful rivers does not get much more exciting than this
Peter Collingsworth and Keith relaxing on the Ramganga River, Life does not get any better than this, Pure fishing holiday luxury
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Wild Mahseer fishing Safari Northern India
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Release the adventurer in you, in India.
Somewhere deep in your mind, is a child who grew up with dreams of adventure and romance, a child who could turn a backyard into the great outdoors, a park into a mighty jungle. On a holiday at Corbett Ramganga Resort, you could find yourself getting to know that child all over again. India is a landscape dominated by numerous rivers, which makes it an ideal place for fishing. The Central Himalayan region in the Garhwal and Kumaon hills is probably one of the last refuges of truly wild Mahseer. The only other area where the fish thrive is in southern India on the River Cauvery. The latter is however a far less challenging environment than the upper valleys of the Himalayas.
This tour provides a fantastic and thrilling experience in India, where the beauty of meandering rivers, marshy depressions, plateaus and ravines make for an awesome scenery. You will indeed feel the worries of city life fading fast away. On this trip, you not only get to experience the wonders and the fishing of the Ramganga river but you also get a chance to drive up to Bhikiyasen in a jeep before starting to explore the Ramganga river by raft, stopping to fish and camp at any likely place that takes your fancy.
The Mahseer is the most spectacular fish present in many of the rivers originating from the Himalayas, and flowing ultimately into the Bay of Bengal. It can easily swim upstream against rapids at over 20 knots and can grow up to 125 lbs. There are also plenty of Goonch, popularly known as Catfish. The habitual fast-flowing rivers that descend through spectacular mountain valleys in almost continual rapids, offer not only tremendous sport but also wonderful scenery and the opportunity for solitude.
As ever, the best fishing tends to be in the less explored remote areas and therefore on this tour, you truly get to experience the real Northern India. You fish on the Ramganga River before moving to Bhikiyasen by jeep. You then start to explore the Ramganga River by raft, stopping to fish and camp along the confluence of the Sarda and Saryu rivers at Pancheshwar. Camping is in two men tents right by the river; relax as you see Mahseer jump and watch wild animals come down to drink.
There are two periods of the year when anglers concentrate on Mahseer fishing in India. In autumn (Sep/Oct/Nov), as the rivers begin to clear after the monsoon, and in spring (March/April/May), when the early monsoon rain begins to raise the level of the rivers again. The Himalayan Rivers can be expected to clear around the end of September. In spring, the optimum fishing time can be variable ranging from the beginning of March to end of May. Mahseer migrate down the rivers in the autumn as the river levels drop. They ascend again as the monsoon corners in late spring. Each river varies in its characteristics to promote the run of fish and the timing is notoriously difficult to predict. For this reason, the trip involves visiting different rivers/venues.
The beauty of fishing these remote rivers, which are home to the truly wild Mahseer, is the number of ways you can fish for them. The most enjoyable way is to spin / lure or fly fish. The phrase "big water - big fish - big tackle" applies. For the smaller rivers, a 1.5" spoon on 15lbs line will be adequate, but fishing on a larger river confluence requires 25lbs ultra thin, transparent line with much larger spoons and flies are required. Spoons that are predominantly silver are most successful but MEPS Spinners, 3, 4 & 5/Rapala/Giant Killers can be used. Jointed Plugs and Snap Swivels are also used to great effect.
Each river varies in its characteristics to promote the run of fish, and the timing is notoriously difficult to predict. For this reason, the trip involves visiting different rivers and venues. Our trips will take anglers to some remote areas where local villagers rarely, if ever, seen non-Indian travellers. The aim of these trips is to provide experience of a wide range of Himalayan Rivers. Though the distances may not appear very great on a map, journeys like Ramganga and the Jaujibi confluence are literally the 'end of the road'.
Somewhere deep in your mind, is a child who grew up with dreams of adventure and romance, a child who could turn a backyard into the great outdoors, a park into a mighty jungle. On a holiday at Corbett Ramganga Resort, you could find yourself getting to know that child all over again. India is a landscape dominated by numerous rivers, which makes it an ideal place for fishing. The Central Himalayan region in the Garhwal and Kumaon hills is probably one of the last refuges of truly wild Mahseer. The only other area where the fish thrive is in southern India on the River Cauvery. The latter is however a far less challenging environment than the upper valleys of the Himalayas.
This tour provides a fantastic and thrilling experience in India, where the beauty of meandering rivers, marshy depressions, plateaus and ravines make for an awesome scenery. You will indeed feel the worries of city life fading fast away. On this trip, you not only get to experience the wonders and the fishing of the Ramganga river but you also get a chance to drive up to Bhikiyasen in a jeep before starting to explore the Ramganga river by raft, stopping to fish and camp at any likely place that takes your fancy.
The Mahseer is the most spectacular fish present in many of the rivers originating from the Himalayas, and flowing ultimately into the Bay of Bengal. It can easily swim upstream against rapids at over 20 knots and can grow up to 125 lbs. There are also plenty of Goonch, popularly known as Catfish. The habitual fast-flowing rivers that descend through spectacular mountain valleys in almost continual rapids, offer not only tremendous sport but also wonderful scenery and the opportunity for solitude.
As ever, the best fishing tends to be in the less explored remote areas and therefore on this tour, you truly get to experience the real Northern India. You fish on the Ramganga River before moving to Bhikiyasen by jeep. You then start to explore the Ramganga River by raft, stopping to fish and camp along the confluence of the Sarda and Saryu rivers at Pancheshwar. Camping is in two men tents right by the river; relax as you see Mahseer jump and watch wild animals come down to drink.
There are two periods of the year when anglers concentrate on Mahseer fishing in India. In autumn (Sep/Oct/Nov), as the rivers begin to clear after the monsoon, and in spring (March/April/May), when the early monsoon rain begins to raise the level of the rivers again. The Himalayan Rivers can be expected to clear around the end of September. In spring, the optimum fishing time can be variable ranging from the beginning of March to end of May. Mahseer migrate down the rivers in the autumn as the river levels drop. They ascend again as the monsoon corners in late spring. Each river varies in its characteristics to promote the run of fish and the timing is notoriously difficult to predict. For this reason, the trip involves visiting different rivers/venues.
The beauty of fishing these remote rivers, which are home to the truly wild Mahseer, is the number of ways you can fish for them. The most enjoyable way is to spin / lure or fly fish. The phrase "big water - big fish - big tackle" applies. For the smaller rivers, a 1.5" spoon on 15lbs line will be adequate, but fishing on a larger river confluence requires 25lbs ultra thin, transparent line with much larger spoons and flies are required. Spoons that are predominantly silver are most successful but MEPS Spinners, 3, 4 & 5/Rapala/Giant Killers can be used. Jointed Plugs and Snap Swivels are also used to great effect.
Each river varies in its characteristics to promote the run of fish, and the timing is notoriously difficult to predict. For this reason, the trip involves visiting different rivers and venues. Our trips will take anglers to some remote areas where local villagers rarely, if ever, seen non-Indian travellers. The aim of these trips is to provide experience of a wide range of Himalayan Rivers. Though the distances may not appear very great on a map, journeys like Ramganga and the Jaujibi confluence are literally the 'end of the road'.
fishing information
FISHING METHODS
Spinning, Lure Fishing and Freshwater Fly Fishing
SPECIES TO CATCH
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be effected by adverse weather.
Spinning, Lure Fishing and Freshwater Fly Fishing
SPECIES TO CATCH
| Golden Mahseer Season: Sept to Nov and March to May Peak: 18th Jan to 18 Feb Weight: 1 lb to 75 lb Average Weight: 9 lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be effected by adverse weather.
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TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (WT), transfers, accommodation, meals, guided fishing, fishing licence and packed lunch.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, personal items and local tips (recommendation £15 - £25 per day for your guide, although best to pay your guide at the end of the week).
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways.
VISA
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. Full Visa required from Indian Embassy.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Malaria, Hepatitis, Typhoid and Tetanus.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes before you travel.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving India.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Delhi (approx 10 hrs)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 1 checked in item 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Delhi - Ramganga Lodge (approx 5 hrs).
Flights (WT), transfers, accommodation, meals, guided fishing, fishing licence and packed lunch.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, personal items and local tips (recommendation £15 - £25 per day for your guide, although best to pay your guide at the end of the week).
OPTIONS
Seat upgrades available with British Airways.
VISA
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. Full Visa required from Indian Embassy.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Malaria, Hepatitis, Typhoid and Tetanus.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes before you travel.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving India.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Delhi (approx 10 hrs)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 1 checked in item 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
Delhi - Ramganga Lodge (approx 5 hrs).
non-angling activities
WILDLIFE SAFARI'S
Explore the Jim Corbett National Park on elephant back, and expect to see what a true jungle has to offer.
WHITE WATER RAFTING
A fantastic, thrilling adventure which leads you down the white water rapids of the Ramganga river.
Explore the Jim Corbett National Park on elephant back, and expect to see what a true jungle has to offer.
WHITE WATER RAFTING
A fantastic, thrilling adventure which leads you down the white water rapids of the Ramganga river.
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