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Sport Fishing is one of the adventurous
activities offered by our company since years.
Nepal has a dense net of rivers and streams, as
well as numerous lakes of cold water character.
Nepal is a landlocked country, where snow-clad
Himalayas, eternal glaciers, ice-cold torrents,
clear-water and lakes contribute too much of its
hydrosphere. These vast stretches of inland
water support many and varied forms of
freshwater life including fish. Many wild and
scenic rivers and lakes of Nepal provide
opportunities for recreational fishing.
Nowhere else in the Himalayan region could one
find hundreds of kilometres of fine and cool
crystal clear fishing waters, teeming with
mahseer, snow trout, fresh water eel, and
catfishes as in the upper reaches of the rivers
Gandaki, Koshi and Karnali of Nepal. Angling in
such beautiful waters amidst glorious scenery is
a diverse, subtle and beguiling sport. The
dancing and frolicking of fish are a worth
seeing sight in the Himalayan rivers.
The fishing can be done through out the year.
Still the best season to go fishing on the white
waters is before and after the monsoon from
February till April and October and November.
Some popular fishing areas are Karnali,
Betrawati, Indrawati, Babai is Bardiya,
Chitwan's river confluences, Dolalghat, on
Kodari Highway and Pokhara's lakes. Fishing is
all the more fun in mountain streams. In the
Terai river water large catfish, murrel and crap
are found in abundance. There are some specific
ethnic group in the hills and Terai region of
Nepal whose lifestyle has been based on Fishing.
Bote, Majhi, Tharu and Machhuwar are some of
them.
Special Fishing
Tour Programs
with First
Environmental
Trekking
a) Fishing in Budi Gandaki (5 days)
Half way between Kathmandu and Pokhara Budhi
Gandaki is a mystery river! Like the Marsyangdi,
the Budhi Gandaki rises wholly in Nepal and
drains the Eastern slopes of Manaslu and Ganesh
Himal before flowing south through a steep -
sided valley to join the Trisuli River upstream
of Mugling.
Fishing here will certainly provide you a unique
experience. At the same time you can observe
typical Nepali villages, good mountain views and
a little - traveled but easy river. The
different varieties of fish can be seen
frolicking in the water. The journey starts from
Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar and the desire to
catch fish takes you to Arket Bazaar. The
fishing area includes several places of Arket
Bazaar, Seuli Bazaar and Arughat Bazaar.
Forgetting the rest of the world you can relax
and enjoy fishing here. This place is really
wonderful with crystal clear water and you can
go to beautiful blue water by boat as there is
an opportunity to hook up the varieties of
fishes such as mahseer, snow trout, fresh water
eel, and catfishes. The high currents of the
water make this adventure a memorable and
challenging one. And the fish you catch here are
really delicious if it is cooked. In addition to
this, you can experience various cultural and
traditional ethos of this small but diverse
country.
After your unspoken interaction with these
beautiful fish fauna you retrace your route to
Arughat Bazaar and from there a picturesque
drive brings you back to Kathmandu.
b) Fishing in Ankhu Khola (Netrawati) (5 days)
Ankhu Khola is yet another excellent destination
for the subtle sport of fishing. It lies north
in the Ganesh Himal region. You drive from
Kathmandu to Khahare Bazaar which takes about
six hours.
The main places where you can enjoy the fun of
fishing includes from Khahare Bazaar till
Kintang Phei. Another option is from Khahare
till Tari Besi. This program has been designed
to take anglers, both amateurs and professionals
on an exciting fishing trip. While on this
exciting fishing trip you also enjoy the natural
beauty of the surrounding forests, streams and
the high mountains.
Here too you find an opportunity to hook up the
varieties of fishes such as mahseer, snow trout,
fresh water eel, and catfishes.
The main attractions of this program are to make
you feel relaxed away from the hubbub of city
and help to observe the rural part of Nepal.
Here you can enjoy boating, swimming in crystal
clear blue water and lying on sand beeches,
camping, experience local culture, interaction
with the local people as you can choose home
stay, try fresh and tasty fruits, vegetables and
fish and beautiful sceneries add an extra
advantage to your tour.
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