This holiday was the perfect mix of relaxation and fishing - the only word I can use to describe Van Ghat is “amazing”. We started out trip at old Delhi’s busy train station, and six hours later we were magically transported to the Corbett National Park. We had only planned 4 days of fishing, so I had to be on my guard if I was to catch the fish of my dreams, and accomplish my aim of landing a big golden Mahseer in such a small space of time.

We arrived at the lovely camp to a warm welcome from the staff and camp manager Govinda, who spoke good English so communication wasn’t a problem. The ground where the lodge is situated is breathtaking and has been managed perfectly to give the feel of a totally hidden and isolated place. The lodge was beautifully decorated with local natural materials and the communal area was a lovely open sided room from where you could sit and eat the amazing food we were served, and watch the mass of wildlife right in front of your eyes.  

Our room was very comfortable with a low roof to keep the sun off in the day and open sided windows to allow the cool breeze to circulate in the evening. We also had a private terrace from where we could sit and relax in the heat of the day and enjoy a cold beer from the fully stocked bar. The view from our terrace was one I will never forget and the sunsets were truly breathtaking.