Overview

Recommended for All Ages (10 to 60 years)

Barely 65 miles on the South from the mega-metropolis of Kolkata and dominated by the legendary swimming swamp Tigers, Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forests and delta in the word formed by three great river systems: Brahmaputra, Ganges & Meghna. Considered as one of the last true wildernesses remaining on our planet Earth, this tidal country beholds a unique ecosystem totally governed by the diurnal tides resulting into a thriving arena for a myriad life forms - from mammals to the vertebrates. Designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sundarbans is contiguous to Bangladesh. The legendary Bonobibi deity revered and worshipped both by the Hindus and Muslims marks a remarkable departure from the usual notion which prevents Muslims from worshiping any idol. Being the only Mangrove Tiger Reserve in the world, Sundarbans have the rare distinction of being declared a Biosphere Reserve. The 4 million people inhabiting in about 54 islands scattered across this vast landscape depend heavily for their livelihood on this mysterious and hostile forest terrain. Come, discover the realm of the magical land with us!

4 Nights 5 Days 30 Nov and 25 Jan Kolkata, West Bengal

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Highlights

Sunderbans - Largest Mangrove forest in India
A UNESCO World Heritage site
A chance to witness some rare avian beauties like Goliath Heron, Ruddy Kingfisher, Mangrove Whistler and Brown-winged Kingfisher
A unique experience to explore the Tiger Reserve using a boat
Company of an in-house Wildlife Expert from Foliage Outdoors
Visit to Botanical Gardens

Itinerary

Day 1: Kolkata to Sundarban (2 hours)
Arrive at Kolkata Airport and transfer to Gadkhali. Board boat and proceed to cruise in the forest with lunch on board. Rest of the day will be spent exploring different creeks and mangrove belts. Check-in at the resort in the evening. Evening check-in into hotel in Sundarban. Overnight stay at a resort in Sundarban.
(Meals: Lunch & Dinner)

Day 2: Full day excursion in Sundarban Tiger Reserve
Spend the day exploring the Sundarban Tiger Reserve with breakfast and lunch on board. Evening return to the resort. Overnight stay at a resort in Sundarban.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: Full day excursion in Sundarban Tiger Reserve
Spend the day exploring the Sundarban Tiger Reserve with breakfast and lunch on board. Evening return to the resort. Overnight stay at a resort in Sundarban.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 4: Morning boat safari at Sundarban - Kolkata
Continue exploring the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. Leave for Kolkata by 04 PM. Overnight stay at a Hotel in Kolkata.
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Visit Botanical Gardens - Airport drop
Post breakfast, visit Botanical Gardens and local sightseeing. Later transfer to Kolkata Airport. End of Services.
(Meals: Breakfast)

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

Dedicated AC transport from Kolkata to the jetty and back.
River transfers by private motorboat.
All boat safaris as per the itinerary using the private motorboat.
All entrances and permits.
Meals as per itinerary.
Accommodation in AC rooms for 03 nights on twin-sharing basis at a resort in Sunderbans.
Accommodation in AC Rooms for 01 nights on a twin-sharing basis in Kolkata.
Services of an Expert Naturalist from Team Foliage