Sundarban Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Sunderbans National Park

OVERVIEW- Sundarbans National Park is located at the South Eastern tip of the 24 Paraganas district in the state of West Bengal. It got its name from one of the mangrove plants known as Sundari (Heritiera Minor). The Sundarbans are a part of the world's largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Sundarbans is a vast area covering 4262 square kms in India alone, with a larger portion in Bangladesh. 2585 sq. kms of the Indian Sundarbans forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India.

KOLKATA- Kolkata, aptly known as the City of Joy, is one of the vibrant cities of India. The city reflects a mash-up of ancient and spiritual India and the European Era. Often Kolkata is regarded as Intellectual and Cultural Capital of India. As one of important seats of the British rule, it consists of several British monuments. Kolkata mirrors warmth, culture, creativity, intellectualism and artistic development considering that Kolkata is the home to four best Nobel laureates - Rabindranath Tagore, Ronald Ross, Mother Teresa and Amartya Sen.

SUNDARBANS- The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh, famous for its unique mangrove forests. This active delta region is among the largest in the world. The large mangrove forests of Sundarbans are interwoven by numerous tributaries, making it one of the most attractive places remaining on earth.

Tour Destination: Kolkata - Sundarban - Kolkata

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: KOLKATA - SUNDARBANS

Welcome to Kolkata Airport/Station and today drive to the largest Tiger Reserve Sundarbans. Around midday arrive at Godkhali Jetty (Travel by land ends here). Board on Cruiser and cruise through rivers Gomor, Durgadhwani to enter river Pitchkhali on banks of which lies Sundarbans Tiger Camp overlooking the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve (Total Journey: 4 Hours: Road 2 Hours: Boat 2 Hours).

In the afternoon watch endemic and migratory birds and wildlife while you cruise through the creeks and canals of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve forest to Sajnekhali Watchtower and Mangrove Interpretation Centre. As the sun sets in the distant horizon return to the resort.

Overnight at Resort

DAY 2: SUNDARBANS

In the morning board a thrilling cruise towards Dobanke Watch Tower and move into the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Forest through creeks and dense forest and numerous rivers. The canopy walk at Dobanke Watch Tower inside the forest sends chills down your spine (experience the life in which caged animals live in, while getting a 360° view of the forest). Visit the spotted deer rehabilitation centre after which cruise back through Matla Sea Face (the point from where Bay of Bengal can be seen) to Sundarbans Tiger Camp. In the afternoon experience the true Sundarbans, walking through the native village of Dayapur. Encounter wonderful sights and learn about the lifestyle, local crafts, cuisines, and way of life of the local villagers. Observe indigenous farming methods and how their houses are completely mud made with small entrances. Pass through the village market and later return to the resort.

Overnight at Resort

DAY 3: SUNDARBAN - KOLKATA

Head for the morning cruise into the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve once again through creeks and rivers heading to the Sudhanyakhali Watchtower. Walk through the caged walkways after disembarking towards the watchtower, searching for the elusive tiger. Later cruise back to Sundarbans Tiger Camp.

In the afternoon, depart to Kolkata to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.

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