Located along the delta of two radiant rivers Brahmaputra and Ganges, Sunderban National Park holds verdant mangrove eco-system. This amazing national park abode remarkable population of Royal Bengal Tiger. Other than tigers, the verdant woods of Sunderban are the ideal haven for wild boar, elephants, crocodiles, rhesus monkeys, etc., as well. All these things make Sunderban a must-visit destination for all the wildlife lovers and nature admirers from all around the world.
This 03 Nights and 04 Days Itinerary gives a detailed tour to Sunderban. In these days, you will enjoy your time in the lap of nature's exquisiteness. To let you get up close to the deep loveliness of Sunderban, this itinerary makes it certain that you relish an unforgettable tour.
Day 1
Kolkata –
Sunderbans
In the
morning, we will pick you up from your hotel/railway/airport Kolkata as per
your convenience and drive straight to Gathkhali jetty, which is about 125 kms.
On the way, we will pass through beautiful countryside's, rural bazaar with
stopovers at Local Tea shop and Fishermen's' villages. On arrival in Gathkhali,
we will transfer you and your luggage to our motorized boat. Thereafter, our
local guide cum naturalist will brief you about the rest of the day tour over
tea/coffee/welcome drink followed by two hours stunning journey through river
Hogol, Gomor, Durgaduani and Gumdi or you can stopover at Gosaba, one of the
earliest human settlements of Sunderbans to visit the house of Sir Danniel
Hamilton, a Scottish banker who initiated the first co-operative movement of
India here. On arrival, check in at your Jungle resort. Enjoy hot lunch
followed by 3 hours birding and game cruise to Sudhanyakhali watch tower
through canals and creeks. In the evening, return back to your Jungle resort
for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2
Sunderbans
After
morning tea and breakfast, we will leave for a full day game cruise and birding
tour to Netidhopani watch tower provided the weather conditions are suitable.
Your lunch will be served on board. In the evening, return back to your jungle
resort to experience the local Rural theatre (Bonobibi Yatra) performed by the
villagers.
The theatre tells interesting story about the Forest God and Goddess,
Tiger Lord, fishermen and honey collectors with lot of dances and songs. Enjoy
dinner and a night stay at the hotel.
Day 3
Sunderbans
Today
after morning tea and breakfast, we will proceed for birding and game cruise to
Do Banki watch tower to enjoy a small canopy walk. Afternoon is free for
leisure. An overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4
Sunderbans
After hot
morning tea followed by the breakfast, we will leave for guided village walk in
which participants are encouraged to have a close interaction with the local
villagers in order to encounter about their livelihood. Later, we will proceed
for guided adventure journey by manually-oared country boat followed by a short
travel to DoBanki watch tower to enjoy a small canopy walk. In the afternoon,
return back to your jungle resort for lunch and thereafter, proceed to
Gathkhali. On arrival at Gathkhali, our representative will transfer you back
to Kolkata by car.