Highlights
Sundarbans Fast Fact [UNESCO World Heritage Site] |
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Location |
Lies in the vast delta on the Bay of Bengal formed by the super confluence of the Padma, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers across southern Bangladesh |
Area |
9,630 Sq. Km. |
Park Timings |
The Park is open throughout the year |
Season |
September – March |
Best Sighting |
October – February |
Go There For |
Royal Bengal Tigers, Irrawaddy Dolphins, Mangroves |
Entry Gate |
Sonakhali, Dhamakhali, Namkhana |
Safari Timings |
Boat Safari: 07:00 Hrs. – 17:00 Hrs. |
Things to See & Do |
Boat Safari, Visit to Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhagabatpur Crocodile Breeding Center |
Getting There |
Nearest Airport: Kolkata (115 Km. / 3 Hrs.) Nearest Railhead: Port Canning (50 Km. / 2 Hr.), Howrah (120 Km. / 3 Hrs.) |
Suggested Itinerary club with Sundarbans |
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Sr. No. |
Destination with Night Stay |
Tour Days |
1. |
Sundarbans (2 N) – Kolkata (2 N) |
04 N / 05 D |
2. |
Sundarbans (2 N) – Kolkata (2 N) – Shantiniketan (1 N) |
05 N / 06 D |
Package Itinerary
Day 01Kolkata | Howrah | Port Canning - Sundarbans
Arrival at Kolkata Airport
| Howrah | Port Canning Railway Station and depart for Sonakhali Jetty. You cruise
down the rivers Hogol, Gomor, Durgaduani, Bidya & Gumdi. Alight at Bali
Island & transfer to your Jungle Camp. Take rest after Lunch. Early
evening, proceed to Sainekhali to see the Mangrove Interpretation Center and
return via the Sudhyanakhali Watch Tower. Dinner & Over Night stay at Sundarbans.
Day 02Sunderbans
After B/F, full day on a cruise. Head towards, canopied walk at Dobanki & then proceed to Netidhopani, where you can see age-old excavations and view game from the watchtower. Keep watch for Estuarine Crocodiles, Irrawaddy Dolphins, swimming Tigers. Lunch is on-board & return back to your Camp after witnessing the spectacular sunset. In the evening the local village troupe enacts the opera based on the popular myth of the Goddess Bonobibi. Dinner & Over Night stay at Sundarbans.
Day 03Sundarbans - Port Canning | Howrah | Kolkata - Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check out from Sundarbans & transfer to Bali Island to witness local tribes & their daily chores like fishing, weaving & boat making. Post Lunch, proceed to main Jetty & then transfer to Port Canning | Howrah Railway Station | Kokata Airport to board train | flight for onward destination journey.