Angling and Fishing

These 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.

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 he 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. 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 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.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 innumerable options to chose from.