Sundarban
The Sundarbans is a vast forest in the coastal region of the Bay of Bengal; considered one of the natural wonders of the world, it was recognised in 1997 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the delta region of Padma, Meghna and Brahmaputra river basins, this unique forest area extends across South 24 Parganas and, North 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal State, India and Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat districts of Bangladesh. The Sundarbans is the world’s largest coastal mangrove forest, with an area of approximately 10,000 sq km; of which approximately 6,000 sq km is situated in Bangladesh and approximately 4,000 sq km in India. The Bangladeshi and Indian parts of the Sundarbans, while in fact adjacent parts of the uninterrupted landmark, have been listed separately in the UNESCO World Heritage List: as “Sundarbans” and “Sundarban National Park” respectively. The Sundarbans are a network of marine streams, mud shores and mangrove forests. The region is known to contain numerous species of animals, birds and reptiles, including Royal Bengal Tiger, Chital Deer, Crocodile and Snakes . On 21 May 1992, the Sundarbans was recognized as a Ramsar Site of ecological importance.
Gosaba Becon Bunglow, Hamilton Sahib, Beacon Bunglow & Rabindra Nath Tagore Bunglow, Birds Jungle, Pakhiralaya , Pirkhali, Gajikhali, Deul Varani, Banbibi Varani, Do-Banki Tiger Reserve Forest & watch tower, Panchamukhani (Five Rever Junctions), Sudhanyakhali Tiger Reserve area & Watch tower, Pakhiralaya Island. , Sajnekhali Tiger Reserve forest, Mangrove Interpretation Centre, Sajnekhali Watch tower, Sarakhali.
Sundarban Tour – 1 Night 2 Days Travel Itinerary
Day 1
8.00AM: Journey Start from kolkata by car from our office or tour will start from particular place according to choice of the tourist staying in Kolkata,Three hours and a half drive to Sundarban Godkhali, end of the road(Breakfast on the car) (Tea Break on the way)
11:30AM : Cross over to the island of Gosaba by boat and then take a engine van ride
1 PM: Reaching Cottage, which is located just opposite to the Sunderban Tiger Reserve(surrounded by the village, forests, breeze of the river ,the place where you can enjoy a peaceful and pleasure weekend)
1 to 1:30PM: Lunch
3.30 P.M.: Village Walking Tour(Socialising with the village people, knowing their simple culture, way of living and tradition)The beautiful landscape covered with yellowish paddy fields,mud house,ponds,and also many other things which could make anyone feel ‘nostalgic’
4.00 P.M.: A short introduction via boat to the Sundarban Bird Jungle with the lovely sunset view which is more mesmerizing after the ‘sunsets’ we will back to the cottage at 6 pm
6.30 to 7 P.M.: Local folk dance followed by complimentary snacks
9 P.M.: Dinner
Day 2
6.30 A.M.: The Time has come with an encounter to the world’s largest single block of ‘Tidal Mangrove Forest’ We board our ‘Boat Cruise’ and head towards the ‘Sunderban Jungle’ Swashing through the river, delta canals,we take you inside different wilderness.You may get to see crocodiles,wild boars, spotted deers, water monitor lizards.kingfisher or different types of birds and who knows if you lucky, you can get a glimpse of ‘Royal Bengal Tiger’ of India. Living in the natural habitat. We will also take you the watch towers where you from get a distant or the bird eye view of wild animals tresspassing.During this period you will visit 3 watch tower namely Sajnekhali,Sudhankhali and Dobanki.Breakfast and Lunch will be served on the boat, Tea/ Biscuit on the boat
5.00PM: Sunderban jungle tour end head back for kolkata
8.00 to 9 PM: Reach Kolkata .
Sunderban Tour – 2N3 D Travel Itinerary
Day 1
Day 18.00AM: Journey Start from kolkata by car from our office or tour will start from particular place according to choice of the tourist staying in Kolkata,Three hours and a half drive to Godkhali, end of the road(Breakfast on the car) (Tea Break on the way)
11:30 AM : Cross over to the island of Gosaba by boat and then take a engine van ride
1 PM: Reaching Cottage, which is located just opposite to the Sunderban Tiger Reserve(surrounded by the village, forests, breeze of the river ,the place where you can enjoy a peaceful and pleasure weekend)
1 to 1:30PM: Lunch
4.00 P.M.: A short introduction via boat to the Sundarban Bird Jungle with the lovely sunset view which is more mesmerizing after the ‘sunsets’ we will back to the cottage at 6 pm
6.30 P.M.: Local folk dance followed by complimentary snacks
8.30 to 9 P.M.: Dinner
Day 2
6.30 A.M.: Boat cruise which will enter inside one of the biggest mangrove forest narrow creek followed around the islands of the Sunderban Tiger Reserve area for our share of viewing animals like crocodile, spotted deer, wild boar, snakes, water monitor lizard, different types of birds etc.and also Royal Bengal Tiger ( if you are lucky). Cruise through river Malta – 5-river junction Face (the point where Bengal Gulf can be seen) and a short walk into the forest and a watchtower.The majority of the day spent lounging around on the deck of a river boat cruise, with not much of care in the world, the most relaxing.
During this period you will visit 3 watch tower namely Sajnekhali,Sudhankhali and Dobanki(Breakfast and Lunch will be served on the boat, Tea/ Biscuit on the boat )
5.00 PM : Back to the Cottage after the adventurous Boat Ride.
6.30 PM : Complimentry snacks
8.30 to 9 PM : Dinner
Day 3
In the morning having breakfast we go to the local village walk for a couple of hours really fantastic,back to the eco cottages then a engine van ride and next transfer by boat reach the car have lunch and head back to kolkata
4 to 5:00 PM: Reach Kolkata
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INCLUDED
1. Family wise Accommodation at Quality Hotel (Non AC).
2. All Transfers and Sight Scenes by Reserved Vehicle (Non AC).
3. FOOD :-Bed Tea, Breakfast with Tea / Coffee, Lunch, Evening Snacks, Tea/Coffee and Diner.
4. An experienced Manager
5. Luggage Carrying Responsibility.*
EXCLUED
1. Ship , boat and Air Fare.
2. Train Food, Any Entry Fees, Guide Charges, Camera Charges, Pilgrim Tax.
3. Personal use of vehicle; personal expenses, room service & special orders, water, beverages, tips, phone calls, laundry, Any Rides etc.
4. Any Extra- Itinerary-Tour .
5. Anything which is not included in above said package package.
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