TRIP PROFILE.

Our trip takes us from Bombay, south by train to Goa . Then we will drive into the hills to our first camp at Dandeli. Here we fish the river Kali. An excellent fishing spot on the edge of the Dandeli National Park.

Kali Wilderness Camp offers not only great fishing but also good opportunities to see a variety of wildlife. There are some deep pools, runs as well as rapids, providing great water for the Mahseer to feed in. After a couple of days fishing we will continue to Bangalore and drive down to Cauvery fishing camp at Bheemeshwari. This camp is located amidst the forest of Karnataka and offers some of the best opportunities to catch a large Masheer. We spend five days fishing this area where you can also explore the forest for a chance to see some of its wildlife. We then drive to Bangalore where the tour ends with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

ACCOMMODATION:

The accommodation on this trip is a mixture of good quality private hotels (3- star) in Bombay and Bangalore. We also spend two nights on the sleeper train, which is quite comfortable, though despite being first class is still rather basic. We will then stay at two locations the first at Kali Wilderness Camp, which is a comfortable permanent camp offering twin bedded lodges and well furnished tended cottages. Bathroom facilities are basic and meals are prepared and eaten on site. The camp at Cauvery fishing Camp is the same as above.

WEATHER:

During the time of the tour the weather in March is usually very pleasant with clear and dry conditions. The daytime temperature at the fishing camps will be in the 20's but the evenings and early mornings will be cooler. It is typically tropical with fairly high humidity but not too uncomfortable. You will experience similar weather conditions in November when the monsoons have ended and the river level has fallen. Then the river is clearing after the rains and the fish start to migrate down stream after laying their eggs.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Depart London/Heathrow with BA at 10.40.
Day 2: Arrive Bombay 00.15. Check in at hotel. Overnight train to Goa.
Day 3: Arrival Goa and drive to Dandeli by minibus around 150km. Check in at Kali Wilderness Camp and free for evening fishing.
Day 3 & 4: Free to fish.
Day 5: After morning fishing, overnight train for Bangalore.
Day 6: Arrival Bangalore and drive down to Cauvery fishing camp at Bheemeshwari. Approximate distance is 100 km. Free to fish in the evening.
Day 7,8,9,10 & 11: Free to fish.
Day 12: Depart for Bangalore and overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Full day sight seeing of Bangalore & Mysore. Overnight.
Day 14: Depart for Madras. Transfer to international airport.
Day 15: 02.15 depart. Arrive London/Heathrow 07.35.

DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES

2007: Friday 2nd March - Friday 16th

Price £1,145.00 ground price, plus £540.00 return international flights. Total price £1,685.00 per person. Single supplement £75.00 We will arrange twin share accommodation for single travelers, the supplement is for those requesting for their own rooms (Bombay & Bangalore only).

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The information presented has been given in good faith and covers the average range of conditions to be found on the trip. These are poor countries where services are not up to International standards, consequently unexpected changes sometime occur. Please contact us with any question you may have.

Mahseer Fishing Southern India Escorted Group Tour Dossier: FSI15