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MAHSEER FISHING TOURS TO RIVER CAUVERY
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Mahseer means Great mouth in India , an apt name for the long slim creature known to be the toughest fighter amongst fresh water sports fish. The undisputed king of Indian rivers is the Mahseer. A large, powerful fish, it is the largest member of the carp family in the world. The fish has elongated and fairly compressed body. The snout is pointed while the jaws are of equal length. They have two pairs of barbels. The dorsal fin rises opposite the ventral fin while the caudal fin is deeply divided. The body color is golden along the lateral portion with the dorsal side being a dark gray shade they have large scale covering the whole of their body,. The fins are reddish-yellow in color.
The mahseer is generally found in cold, well-oxygenated rivers, which have rocky and graveled beds. However, during the winter months the fish moves into warmer waters due to its migratory habits. The Mahseer range extends throughout the length and breadth of southern Asia , spreading from Iran in the west to Thailand in the east, and from sultry Sri Lanka in the south to the cooler high mountain valleys of the Himalayas in the north. This incredible range of climates and terrain has forced it to adapt with slight variations in body form, therefore certain fish are classified under their own scientific names, although these related sub-species have some overlapping Territory.
Tackle and Methods
Mahseer coupled with the strong currents is going to put both angler and tackle to the limit. It is therefore imperative that your tackle is strong enough to cope with the conditions. Your main rod can be an off the shelf uptide of about 10 foot with a casting weight of 6 - 10oz. A stepped up carp rod for spinning and also a small light rod for catching live bait will complete the set. For reels the main priority is that they can hold large quantities of line, although you do not need to cast far, those fish when hooked are going to take long runs down stream. The best reels are a good strong multipliers such as Penn international 12lt or Abu Ambassadors are very popular. For line well at least 40lb mono for your main line and you could use a low diameter brain for your spinning. You will need to take plenty of spare line and braid as those long fights and sharp rocks are going to take its toll. The best advice is take as much as you can pack in. For hooks these also need to be very very strong, try owners or mustard in the 6/0 range. Oh and do not forget a good hook sharper to keep those hooks in tip top condition.
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Mahseer Fishing tours (Plan I)
Bangalore - Cauvery Fishing Camp - Bangalore |
ITINERARY :
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| Day 00 | Arrival at Bangalore and transfer to a guest house for overnight stay. |
| Day 01 | Drive to either Bheemeshwari or Galibore fishing camp in time for lunch. Fishing in the evening. Overnight at the camp |
| Day 02 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 03 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 04 | Morning fishing. Breakfast and checkout. Lunch at Bangalore or at the fishing camp. Transfer to airport. |
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Tour cost : 1000 $ per person for a minimum group size of 2 persons.
Budget And Customized Itineraries Also Available On Request
Package includes:
Accommodation in tents on twin sharing basis.
Transport in an air-conditioned car / SUV.
All meals
Fishing license and associated charges.
Camera fee.
Escort to and from the fishing camp.
Airport transfers.
All taxes
Package excludes:
International airfare.
Personal or incidental expenses.
Beverages, alcohol, bottled water.
Tips, laundry, phone calls, extra rides or activities.
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Mahseer Fishing tours (Plan II)
Bangalore - Cauvery Fishing Camp - Bangalore |
ITINERARY :
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| Day 00 | Arrival at Bangalore and transfer to a guest house for overnight stay. |
| Day 01 | Drive to either Bheemeshwari or Galibore fishing camp in time for lunch. Fishing in the evening. Overnight at the camp |
| Day 02 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 03 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 04 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 05 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 06 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 07 | Morning fishing. Breakfast and checkout. Lunch at Bangalore or at the fishing camp. Transfer to airport. |
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Tour cost : 1600 $ per person for a minimum group size of 2 persons.
Budget And Customized Itineraries Also Available On Request
Package includes:
Accommodation in tents on twin sharing basis.
Transport in an air-conditioned car / SUV.
All meals
Fishing license and associated charges.
Camera fee.
Escort to and from the fishing camp.
Airport transfers.
All taxes
Package excludes:
International airfare.
Personal or incidental expenses.
Beverages, alcohol, bottled water.
Tips, laundry, phone calls, extra rides or activities.
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Mahseer Fishing tours (Plan III)
Bangalore - Cauvery Fishing Camp - Bangalore |
ITINERARY :
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| Day 00 | Arrival at Bangalore and transfer to a guest house for overnight stay. |
| Day 01 | Drive to either Bheemeshwari or Galibore fishing camp in time for lunch. Fishing in the evening. Overnight at the camp |
| Day 02 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 03 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 04 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 05 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 06 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 07 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 08 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 09 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 10 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 11 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 12 | Morning and evening fishing. Overnight at the camp. |
| Day 13 | Morning fishing. Breakfast and checkout. Lunch at Bangalore or at the fishing camp. Transfer to airport. |
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Tour cost : 2800 $ per person for a minimum group size of 2 persons.
Budget And Customized Itineraries Also Available On Request
Package includes:
Accommodation in tents on twin sharing basis.
Transport in an air-conditioned car / SUV.
All meals
Fishing license and associated charges.
Camera fee.
Escort to and from the fishing camp.
Airport transfers.
All taxes
Package excludes:
International airfare.
Personal or incidental expenses.
Beverages, alcohol, bottled water.
Tips, laundry, phone calls, extra rides or activities.
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This package is designed for the serious angler who wants to explore all the legendary fishing spots for Mahseer along the Cauvery. The fishing begins at Valnoor in picturesque Coorg, also famous for its aromatic coffee. You then move downstream to Doddamakli, Bheemeshwari and finally to Galibore, which, in recent years has yielded fish in excess of 100 lbs.
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Mahseer Fishing tours (Plan IV)
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ITINERARY :
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| Day 01 | Pick up at Bangalore International airport and transfer to a guest house for the night. |
| Day 02 | Early morning departure for Valnoor (6 hrs ) . Fishing in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight at a home stay. |
| Day 03 | Fishing at Valnoor. |
| Day 04 | Early morning departure for Doddamakli. Fishing in the late afternoon / evening. Overnight at the fishing camp. |
| Day 05 | Fishing in the morning. Departure for Bheemeshwari after breakfast. Fishing at Bheemeshwari in the evening. Overnight at the fishing camp. |
| Day 06 | Fishing morning and evening at Bheemeshwari. |
| Day 07 | Fishing morning and evening at Bheemeshwari. |
| Day 08 | Fishing in the morning. Departure for Galibore after breakfast. Fishing at Galibore in the evening. Overnight at the fishing camp. |
| Day 09 | Fishing morning and evening at Galibore. |
| Day 10 | Fishing morning and evening at Galibore. |
| Day 11 | Fishing at Galibore in the morning. Departure for Bangalore post lunch in time for any evening or night flight out of Bangalore Airport. |
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Tour cost : 2800 $ per person for a minimum group size of 2 persons.
Budget And Customized Itineraries Also Available On Request
Package includes:
Accommodation in tents / cottages on twin sharing basis.
Transport in an air-conditioned car / SUV.
All meals
Fishing license, coracle and guide.
Camera fee
Tour guide / Naturalist
All taxes
Package excludes:
International airfare.
Personal or incidental expenses.
Beverages, alcohol, bottled water.
Tips, laundry, phone calls, extra rides or activities.
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