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and fishing are two remarkable adventure activities
among the many others that are offered in the India.
They are specially suited to the Indian sub continent
because of innumerable rivers that course through the
expansive Gangetic Plains, and originate in the upper
reaches of the magnificent Himalayas. The clear rushing
waters of these various rivers and their tributaries
provide excellent fishing and angling holidays spots
that are captivating in their crisp and clean mountain
beauty, as well as rich breeding ground of a number
of different varieties of fish. The adventurous settings
for angling and fishing range from the majestic Himalayan
valleys, snow-fed streams and high altitude lakes to
the wide coastal stretches of the Arabian Sea and the
Bay of Bengal.
The Indian water world is home to a large variety of
fish. Some of the favorite fishing prey here are the
trout, mahseer and shark. The Mahseer is the toughest
fresh water fighting fish in the world, and India is
the only breeding ground for it. Nowhere else in the
world does this hardy fish ever breed, though in India
you can find all four of its varieties. The Golden,
the Silver, the Silver Grey and the Black Mahseers are
all prey worthy of any fishing aficionados attention.
The challenge of hooking a Mahaseer is a tremendously
exciting one for this fish is a fierce fighter that
weighs over a hundred pounds and has a matching reputation
for its quicksilver litheness. Angling Holidays of the
redoubtable Mahaseer requires skill, strength, practice,
determination and speed. It is rightfully called the
‘tiger of the water’ and puts up a reckonable fight.
The best time to angle the Mahseer is when they return
after breeding to chase the shoals of minnows.
There is also the choice of attempting to angle for
the crafty trout or the menacing shark in the rivers
and seacoasts of India. Trout is found in two different
varieties namely, the brown trout and the rainbow trout,
in India. Hooking a trout requires you to be on your
guard and prompt use of your wits. Fishing and angling
in India now go hand in hand with conservation, and
after having caught your fish, shot your picture and
recorded its weight it is best to release it into the
water again. The Indian Protection laws enforce that
conversation of animal life should be mandatory with
this adventure sport. Anglers from all over the world
come for trout fishing to the fast flowing clear water
streams and high altitude lakes of the upper Himalayas.
Basic equipment required for an angling and fishing
adventure holiday would include rods, line, hooks, spoons,
and reel. There are excellent tented accommodation facilities
provided by adventure tour operators amid the beautiful
Himalayan environs and riverbanks of India. Otherwise,
forest rest houses or the forest bungalows also make
for a good night’s stay when on an adventure holiday
in India.
The fresh water lakes like the Dodital surrounded by
the Himalayan peaks are excellent for the catch regardless
of the season. The Cauvery Fishing Lodge near Mysore
is renowned for Mahseer. The hill stations of Munnar
are ideal for fishing in the streams of Kerala. However,
Kashmir remains the angler’s paradise where early mornings
and late evenings are best times to indulge in this
sport. For those who want to combine it with another
sport, there is the option of adventure trekking, which
can be clubbed with angling, and you can fish in one
of many high altitude lakes that are 14,000 ft. above
sea level.
A fishing adventure-holiday in India is the perfect
way to be in communion with nature as well as get away
from the hustle-bustle of life. Solitude seekers can
spend hours in quiet contemplation and enjoy the pristine
beauty of the riversides. All said and done, if it is
adventure sports you are looking for, India can provide
you with an interminable array of exciting and enthralling
options to chose from! And then you’ll never have to
wonder how you will spend you next vacation, ever again!
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