Fly Fish in Bhutan - 10 Nights & 11 Days

Fishing lovers enjoyed fishing opportunities, Bhutan’s fishing remain significantly under-discovered. There are about Forty-two species of fishes have been recorded by the department of livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forest, there are more than two hundred of species of fish or more in Bhutan. Mostly unware only less than ten fly-fishers annually visit Bhutan. There are high chances of discovering unexpected exist of fish species in the Bhutan.

The fishing spots are range from large rivers at Punakha, the glacial-fed waters of Bumthang, Paro and Thimphu, as the rivers are very crystal clear at Gangtey and Nikachu. The best times for fishing are from March to October. Perhaps what is most remarkable about the fishing experience in Bhutan is the general ambiance. 

Tentative Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Paro   – visit upper stretches of the Pa Chhu (river)

Day 02: Haa – Fishing in the Haa river and back to paro

Day 03: Thimphu – Morning fish the Thimphu Chu, and Thimphu local sightseeing includes visit of Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum, Heritage Museum, and Handmade Paper Factory

Day 04: Gangtey – Sightseeing at Gangtey

Day 05: Bumthang – fishing at Nikka Chhu en-route cross Pele La pass and Chendebji Chorten

Day 06 & 07: Bumthang – fishing at Chamkhar Chhu and Bumthang excursion

 Day 08: Punakha – Punakha and Wangdiphodrang fishing in the Punakha river

Day 09: Paro – Pa Chhu fishing continue

Day 10: Taktsang excursion

Day 11: Depart Bhutan