Overview
Sundarban is one of the most popular and the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world, which is the part of world`s biggest river basins formed by Ganga river, Brahmaputra and Meghna in the Bay of Bengal. Sunderban is Tiger Reserve, Biosphere Reserve and a National Park located in West Bengal. It is one of the largest reserves of India which is the home of the Bengal tiger. The sanctuary is surrounded by dense mangrove forests. Sundarban is also the home of a large number of reptiles, invertebrate species such as salt-water crocodile and the verities of birds. In 1973 it was declared as Sundarban Tiger Reserve and it was declared a National Park in 1984. ‘Short Escape to Sunderban’ will give you the chance to explore Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Sanctuary, Sajnekhali Watch tower & Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kolkata – Sundarban (By Road- 127 Kms)
Early morning, pick up from advised location in Kolkata, then drive to Sunderban, which is a place where soil meets the ocean. Upon your arrival at Sundarbans, proceed for administrative formalities and then you will be transferred by motor boat passing through different rivers to your pre-reserved resort located in the Sundarbans islands. Check-in at your resort and relax.
Post Lunch, proceed for a motor boat ride to witness the wilderness of Sundarbans National Park. During the ride observe the wildlife by visiting the popular places like Sajnekhali Watchtower& Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre. During sunset, back to your Hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in resort.
Day 02: Sundarbans Sightseeing
After Breakfast, proceed for a day cruise through the network of Rivers and narrow coves of Sundarbans. During the cruise visit the different watchtowers of Sundarbans such as Sudhanyakhali, Neti Dhopani and Do Banki. Enjoy an onboard Lunch during the cruise. Observe the Wildlife at Neti Dhopani which is a sweet water pond and attracts many wild species, the point offers an opportunity to intimately experience the wildlife. Observe the ruins of 400 years old Temple in Neti Dhopani.
The topography of Sundarbans can be compared with Amazon and that is why Sundarbans is also called as Amazon of India. During Sunset, back to your Hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at Sundarbans National Park
Day 03: Sundarbans – Kolkata (By Road- 120 Kilometres)
Today is the last day of the tour. Checkout from the Hotel after your Breakfast and proceed to Kolkata for your onward destination.