Highlights

Sundarbans Fast Fact [UNESCO World Heritage Site]

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

 

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.