Enchanting Sunderban

Duration:

04 Nights / 05 Days

Destination Covered:

Kolkata-Sundarbans National Park-Kolkata

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Tour Description

Overview

‘Enchanting Sunderban’ is one of the well-designed itinerary which gives you the chance to explore the amazing Sunderban. It is Tiger Reserve, Biosphere Reserve and a National Park in West Bengal.  Located on Ganges Delta, and adjacent to the Sundarban Reserve Forest in Bangladesh. It is one of the largest reserves and home of the Bengal tiger which is covered by dense mangrove forests. Apart from this it is also the home to reptile, 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. Apart from this you will also get the chance to explore the major attractions of Kolkata as well.The duration of the travel is 04 nights and 05 days.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kolkata 
 
Upon arrival at Kolkata Airport/Railway Station, meet our Tour Representative followed with a check-in to your pre-reserved Hotel. Check-in and relax for some time and later proceed for Kolkata sightseeing tour with our Tour Representative to see the popular places such as Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Indian Museum, Marble Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Victoria memorial, Eden Gardens and Howrah Bridge. At the end of the tour, back to your Hotel and relax. 
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight at Kolkata
 
Day 02: Kolkata – Sundarbans (By Road-120 Kilometres)
 
Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and drive to Sundarbans, a place where soil meets the ocean.  Sundarbans is a paradise for birdwatchers and nature admirers. Sundarbans is a part of the one of the world`s biggest river basins formed by the holy rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna in the Bay of Bengal. Sundarbans is one of the most attractive and fascinating places enduring on earth. 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 Hotel 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.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Sundarbans National Park
 
Day 03: 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, NetiDhopani and Do Banki. Enjoy an onboard Lunch during the cruise. Observe the Wildlife at NetiDhopani 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 NetiDhopani. 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.
Evening free for Leisure.
Overnight stay at Sundarbans National Park
 
Day 04: Sundarbans – Kolkata (By Road-120 Kilometres)
 
After Breakfast, proceed to visit the local villages and experience the village life in the forest. During the visit you can interact with the local inhabitant’s life fisherman, honey collectors and the wood cutters and witness their life. Later return to hotel for check-out formalities and proceed for Godhkhali for onward journey to Kolkata. Upon your arrival at Kolkata, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and relax.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Kolkata
 
Day 05: Kolkata (Departure)
 
Checkout from the Hotel after your Breakfast and proceed to Kolkata Airport / Railway Station for your onward Journey to your next destination with memorable moments with you.
Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights
  1. Explore Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Indian Museum, Marble Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Victoria memorial, Eden Gardens, Howrah BridgeSpot Royal Bengal Tigers
  2. Explore Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Sanctuary, Sajnekhali Watchtower& Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre
  3. Enjoy the Sundarbans National Park Sightseeing
  4. Visit the local villages and experience the village life in the forest
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