3-Day Sunderbans Wildlife Tour from Kolkata with Village Visit

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore the rich mangrove forests of Bengal on this 3-day tour into the heart of the Sunderbans. Relish the exotic array of flora and fauna, with the chance to...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Calcutta, Sundarbans National Park · Languages: English

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What's Included

Train fare
Car transfers
English-speaking Sunderbans tour guide
Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Not Included

Extra meals
Mineral water
Entrance fees
Room service and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

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Day 01

Kolkata to Sunderbans and Sajnekhali Visit

Start your adventurous Sundarbans tour from the heart of West Bengal - Kolkata. In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel, railway station, or airport in Kolkata at a time convenient for you and drive for about 2 hours to the Gathkhali jetty. Start your adventurous Sundarbans tour from the heart of West Bengal - Kolkata. In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel, railway station, or airport in Kolkata at a time convenient for you and drive for about 2 hours to the Gathkhali jetty. Upon arrival in Gathkhali, transfer by motorized boat to the tourist lodge located in the Sunderbans. This journey takes you along the Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni, and Gumdi rivers in about an hour and a half. Upon arrival in Gathkhali, transfer by motorized boat to the tourist lodge located in the Sunderbans. This journey takes you along the Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni, and Gumdi rivers in about an hour and a half. After lunch, set off on a motorboat to Sundarbans National Park. Here, spend some time admiring and spotting the rich wildlife of the region from the Sanjekhali watchtower. Also visit the Sajnekhali Museum. After lunch, set off on a motorboat to Sundarbans National Park. Here, spend some time admiring and spotting the rich wildlife of the region from the Sanjekhali watchtower. Also visit the Sajnekhali Museum. Enjoy a picturesque view of the setting sun before returning to the resort for rest or heading out for an entertaining evening of local folk dance performances. Enjoy a picturesque view of the setting sun before returning to the resort for rest or heading out for an entertaining evening of local folk dance performances. Dinner and overnight halt at the resort in Sunderbans.
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Day 02

Neti Dhopani Game Cruise and Birdwatching

Start the day with a delicious breakfast, then head out for a full-day game cruise and birdwatching tour to the Neti Dhopani watchtower. The sweet water pond at Neti Dhopani attracts many wild animals and offers you a chance to view them from up close. Start the day with a delicious breakfast, then head out for a full-day game cruise and birdwatching tour to the Neti Dhopani watchtower. The sweet water pond at Neti Dhopani attracts many wild animals and offers you a chance to view them from up close. Return to the boat and enjoy a hearty lunch on board. Return to the boat and enjoy a hearty lunch on board. In the evening, return to your jungle resort. In the evening, return to your jungle resort. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the resort before retiring for the night. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the resort before retiring for the night.
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Day 03

Village Walk and Return to Kolkata

Start your day with hot, energizing tea and a delicious breakfast. Start your day with hot, energizing tea and a delicious breakfast. Set out for a guided village walk, where participants are encouraged to interact closely with the local villagers in order to learn more about their livelihood. Here, you will also get to experience the famous mudflats. Set out for a guided village walk, where participants are encouraged to interact closely with the local villagers in order to learn more about their livelihood. Here, you will also get to experience the famous mudflats. Next, head towards a jungle village. Here, you will meet local fishermen, honey collectors, and woodcutters, who will share their experiences of the jungle with you. Next, head towards a jungle village. Here, you will meet local fishermen, honey collectors, and woodcutters, who will share their experiences of the jungle with you. After lunch at the resort at around 12:00 pm, depart for Godhkhali to be transferred to Kolkata. After lunch at the resort at around 12:00 pm, depart for Godhkhali to be transferred to Kolkata. Arrive in Kolkata by about 5:30 / 6:00 pm. Arrive in Kolkata by about 5:30 / 6:00 pm.