Fishing for sport is one of the many adventurous activities that has
been offered by our company for years. Nepal has a dense network of rivers and
streams, as well as numerous cold water lakes. Nepal is a landlocked country,
where snow-clad Himalayas, eternal glaciers, ice-cold torrents, clear water,
and lakes contribute to much of its hydrosphere. These vast stretches of inland
water support a wide variety 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
kilometers of beautiful, 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 spectacle.
The dancing and frolicking of fish in the Himalayan rivers are worth checking
out.
The fishing can be done throughout the year. Still, the best season to
go fishing on the white waters is before and after the monsoon rains: February
until April, and then October and November. Some popular fishing areas are
Karnali, Betrawati, Indrawati, Babai (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, mural, and carp
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 valley to join the Trisuli River upstream of Mugling.
Fishing here will certainly provide you a unique experience. As you
fish, 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 will take 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 waters, and you can go to by boat
to the blue waters, 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 and 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 include
anywhere from Khahare Bazaar up to Kintang Phei. Another option is from Khahare
to 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 high mountains.
Here too, you find an opportunity to hook up a variety 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 the city, and help you observe the rural part of Nepal. Here
you can enjoy boating, swimming in crystal-clear blue water, lying on sand
beaches, camping, experiencing the local culture, interacting with the local
people as you choose, home stay, fresh and tasty fruits, vegetables, fish, and
beautiful scenery.
Mailing Address:
First Environmental Trekking (P.) Ltd.
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P.O.Box : 8056
Tel : + 977-1-4417343
+ 977-1- 4424346
Mobile: +977-9851038817
+977-9851022303
Fax : + 977-1-4423855
E-mail : firstentrek@wlink.com.np
http://www.firstetrek.com
