Amidst the amazing array of adventure activities offered in India the ones that stand out are those of angling and fishing. The waters of the ravishing rivers of the Indian sub-continent are mind-blowing grounds for these sports. The adventurous settings range from the majestic Himalayan valleys, snow-fed streams and high altitude takes and the wide coastal stretches of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
Tourists on vacation in India, who would dare to take on the challenge may take the pick from the mighty Mahseer, the wily trout and the massive shark. Here it is worth mentioning that India is the only breeding ground for the toughest fresh water fighting fish in the world, Mahseer. The Golden, Silver, Silver Grey and the Black are the four different varieties of Mahseer. The angling of the hundred pound fish asks for strength, tact and speed. The best time to angle the Mahseer is when they return after breeding to chase the shoals of minnows. Your battle is not won till the time the fish has been transported onto the dry land. It is rightly called the tiger of the water and the fight proves it. What a way to vacation in India. This holiday besides the adventure rejuvenates you with the natural and pure environs.
The patient adventurers may try a hand at trout fishing in the ice fed mountain streams and the various rivers that flow while on vacation in India. Trouts are found in two different varieties namely, the brown and the rainbow. Their hooking involves the fight of strength. Anglers from the world over for trout fishing throng the fast flowing clear water streams and high altitude lakes of the upper Himalayas. Amidst the picturesque hills of the Himalayas tented accommodation along the riverbanks are excellent options for the adventure vacations in India. Else the forest rest houses or the forest bungalows can also make up for the night stay. The fresh water lakes like the Dodital Lake surrounded by the Himalayan peaks are excellent for the catch regardless of the season. Even down south you may go trout fishing from April to September. The Cauvery Fishing Lodge near Mysore is renowned for Mahseer. The hill station of Kerala - Munnar, and most hill stations in Uttaranchal are ideal for fishing in the streams. For more adventure trekking can be clubbed with angling and you can fish in one of many high altitude lakes that are 14,000 ft. above sea level.
