Sport
fishing is also gaining popularity in Nepal.
There are approximately 118 varieties of fresh
- water fish in the Himalayan rivers ranging
from the much sought after mahseer to the
mountain stream trout-like varieties. The
best season to go fishing on the white waters
is before and after the monsoon from February
till April and October and November.
Some popular fishing areas are Karnali, Babai
is Bardiya, Chitwan's river confluences, Dolalghat,
on Kodari Highway and Pokhara's lakes. Boats,
fishing rods and tackle are available on hire.
Fishing is all the more fun in mountain streams.
In the Terai river water large catfish, murrel
and carp are found in abundance. There are
agencies in Kathmandu that organize fishing
trips to streams around the Valley.
Jet Scooter Rioding
Jet scooter riding is yet another fun water
sport and is offered on River Trisuli. The
6-kilometer ride starts near riverside resort
in Thimura, situated 8 kilometers from Narayanghat
and 28 kilometers from Mugling. The Yamaha
scooter that speed at 60 to 70 kilometers
per hour carries tow passenger only. A one
- night package offers deal that includes
meals and interaction with the local people.
A tow-night package offers a visit to Devghat,
a Hindu holy place at the confluence of the
Trisuli and Kali Gandaki rivers.
Hunting
Licensed hunting
is allowed in Royal Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
in West Nepal. Dhorpatan is a prime habitat
of the even-toed ungulates of the upper regions,
blue sheep, ghoral, serow, Himalayan thar,
black bear,, pheasant and partridge. Endangered
species ere are chir pheasant and red panda.
Hunting is allowed only after acquiring license
from the Dhorpatan is accessible from Pokhara,
from where it is a five-day trek away. The
best time to visit Dhorpatan is during February
through April and August through October.
Accommodation is offered tented camps by agencies
or at one of the village houses.