🌏 ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE 🌏
2 Nights / 3 Days – Nature & Wildlife Experience
Most guests arrive in the Sundarbans with the hope of spotting the Royal Bengal Tiger—a dream that often overshadows the region’s deeper magic.
While the Sundarbans is indeed home to the tiger, it is equally rich in wildlife such as Irrawaddy dolphins, estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boars, otters, migratory birds, and fascinating micro-life including fiddler crabs, mudskipper fish, and ancient horseshoe crabs that date back to the age of dinosaurs.
The true soul of the Sundarbans lies in its mangrove forests, which disappear during high tide and re-emerge at low tide—an eternal rhythm of nature that offers a rare glimpse into the evolution of life on Earth itself.
Package Includes
- Pickup & drop (Kolkata / Canning)
- All transfers by AC / Non-AC vehicals
- Boat transfers Jungle Safari
- 2 Nights accommodation (standard / deluxe as chosen)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner)
- Sundarban entry permits
- Forest guide & boat crew
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
Package Excludes
- Camera / video charges at watchtowers
- Personal expenses (shopping, tips, drinks)
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in “Includes”
- Extra safari or special activities not in itinerary
Day - 1: CANNING/KOLKATA → GODKHALI → SUNDARBANS
07:30 – 08:00 AM
🚗 Departure from Canning/Kolkata
Guests assemble and begin the scenic road journey towards Godkhali, the last motorable point before the Sundarbans.
Along the way, enjoy views of rural Bengal—green fields, canals, village markets, and riverside life.
10:30 – 11:00 AM
🚤 Arrival at Godkhali Jetty & Boat Transfer
Board the boat and enter the Sundarbans by waterways.
This is where the landscape changes—wide rivers, mangrove-lined banks, mudflats, fishing boats, and the calm rhythm of delta life.
12:30 – 02:30 PM
🛶 Island Exploration (Gosaba Area)
Visit important heritage and nature spots (subject to time & tide):
Gosaba Bacon Bungalow – Historic colonial-era structure
Rabindranath Tagore Bungalow – Linked to Tagore’s association with Gosaba
Hamilton Bungalow – Legacy of Sir Daniel Hamilton’s cooperative movement
Birds Forest / Birding Zone – Spot local & migratory birds like egrets, herons, kingfishers
03:00 PM
🏨 Resort / Eco Stay Check-in
Welcome drink followed by some rest.
Feel the silence, fresh air, and slow pace of island life.
05:00 PM
🍵 Evening Snacks & Tea
Relax by the riverbank or resort surroundings as the sun starts to soften.
07:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner
Freshly prepared local-style meal.
Night Stay:
🌌 Overnight at the resort amid mangroves, rivers, and natural sounds.
Day - 2: SUNDARBAN JUNGLE SAFARI & RIVER CRUISE
06:30 – 07:30 AM
🍽️ Breakfast
Early breakfast to prepare for the jungle safari.
08:00 AM – 04:30 PM
🚤 Full-Day Sundarban Jungle Safari by Boat
Enter the Sundarban Tiger Reserve with forest permits.
Cruise through narrow creeks, wide rivers, and dense mangrove corridors.
Places Covered (as permitted by Forest Department):
• Sajnekhali Mangrove Interpretation Centre – Learn about mangrove ecology, wildlife & conservation
• Sajnekhali Watch Tower – Good for birding & spotting crocodiles
• Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower – Known for freshwater ponds; chances of deer, wild boar, monitor lizard
• Dobanki Watch Tower (Canopy Walk) – Walk above the forest floor through mangroves.
• Pirkhali & Gazikhali Creeks – Silent channels ideal for wildlife tracking
Deul Bharani – Remote forest stretch
• Panchamukhani (Five River Junction) – Confluence of five rivers, rich in aquatic life
🐾 Wildlife You May Encounter:
Spotted deer, wild boar, crocodiles, water monitor lizards, Irrawaddy dolphins, birds—and if nature allows, the Royal Bengal Tiger.
01:30 PM
🍽️ Lunch on the Boat
04:30 PM
🍵 Evening Tea & Snacks
05:30 PM
🏨 Return to Resort
07:00 PM
🎶 Cultural Evening
Enjoy Baul songs / Jhumur dance, showcasing the folk traditions of Bengal.
08:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner
🌙 Overnight stay at the resort.
Day - 3: SUNRISE • BIRD SANCTUARY • RETURN TO KOLKATA
05:30 – 06:30 AM
🌅 Sunrise at the Sundarbans & Riverside Walk
Walk along the riverbank as the mangroves glow in early light.
Listen to birds calling, boats passing, and the forest waking up.
06:30 – 07:30 AM
🦜 Bird Sanctuary / Birding Area Visit
Spot kingfishers, egrets, cormorants, herons, Brahminy kites, and seasonal migratory birds.
08:00 AM
🍽️ Breakfast
09:00 – 11:00 AM
🌿 Local Sightseeing
Village paths, local life, river views, and island culture—perfect for photography.
11:30 AM
🚤 Boat Transfer to Godkhali Jetty
01:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch (at restaurant / arranged stop)
02:00 PM
🚗 Return Journey to Kolkata (via Canning)
07:00 – 08:00 PM
🏁 Arrival in Kolkata
Tour ends with unforgettable memories of nature and the Sundarbans.
SUNDARBAN TOUR FOOD MENU (Indicative )
Non-Veg Menu
DAY 1
Breakfast: Puri, Sabzi, Sweet, Tea/Coffee
Lunch: Rice, Dal, Aloo Bhaja, Seasonal Veg, Fish Curry, Prawn Malai Curry, Chutney & Papad
Evening: Chicken Pakora, Tea
Dinner: Rice/Roti, Dal, Veg Fry, Mutton Curry, Salad
DAY 2
Breakfast: Kochuri, Curry, Sweet, Tea/Coffee
Snacks: Fried Local Fish (Amudi), Tea
Lunch: Rice, Moong Dal (Fish Head), Katla Fish / Crab Curry, Veg, Chutney & Papad
Evening: Veg Pakora / Chowmein, Tea
Dinner: Fried Rice & Chilli Chicken
DAY 3
Breakfast: Luchi, Aloo Dum, Sweet, Tea/Coffee
Snacks: Finger Chips, Tea/Coffee
Lunch: Rice, Dal, Veg, Chicken Kosha, Fish Curry
Evening: Cake, Tea/Coffee
Pure Veg Menu
DAY 1
Breakfast Bread /
Luchi
Veg Sabzi
Tea / Coffee
Lunch Rice
Dal and vaji
Mix Vegetable
Fresh Salad
Evening Snacks Vej pokora
Tea
Dinner Rice /
Roti
Dal
Vaji
Paneer Curry
Salad
DAY 2
Breakfast Bread /
Luchi
Aloo Sabzi
Sweet
Tea / Coffee
Lunch Rice
Dal and vaji
Mix Vegetable
Paneer Curry
Salad
Chutney & Papad
Evening Snacks Veg pokora /
Veg Chowmein
Tea
Dinner Rice /
Roti
Dal and mix vaji
Mix Vegetable
Salad
DAY 3
Breakfast Kachori /
Bread
Vegetable Curry
Sweet
Tea / Coffee
Lunch Rice
Dal and mix vaji
Mix Vegetable
Paneer Curry
Salad
Chutney & Papad
Fresh & hygienic home-style food
Menu may change as per availability & guest preference
Price
- Price per head: Prices vary by season and group size. Contact us for the best available price & itinerary.
- Child Policy:
- • 1 to 4 years – free
- • 4 to 8 years – 50% charge
- • Above 8 years – full charge
ℹ️ Reality Check & Important Information
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This is a group tour; the minimum group size is 20 guests. Solo travelers are welcome and may be merged with an existing group.
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Private tours are available on request. Group tours require a minimum of 4 guests (or equivalent total cost).
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Live music is available only during the winter season and is subject to availability.
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Valid photo ID is mandatory for all guests. Foreign nationals must carry their original passport.
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Forest permit fees for non-Indian guests are not included and must be paid separately.
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Please carry sufficient cash, as ATM access is limited (only one SBI ATM at Gosaba).
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Safari routes, watchtowers, and itinerary are decided by the Sundarban Tiger Reserve Authority and may change due to weather, conservation work, or tiger census activities.
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Dobanki and Sajnekhali Watchtowers are closed on Tuesdays; the Jhorkhali route will be covered instead.
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Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and depend entirely on natural animal movement.
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Full refund if a group cannot be formed on the booked date; full or partial refund in case of cancellation due to natural disasters. No refund for delays caused by traffic, vehicle/boat issues, or other operational reasons.
