Kolkata (Calcutta) Trip Overview
Explore the Sundarbans world’s largest coastal mangrove forest by cruising in buffer zone. The Sundarbans forest is home to more than 400 tigers. The royal Bengal tigers have developed a unique characteristic of swimming in the saline waters, and are famous for their man-eating tendencies. Apart from the Bengal tiger, Fishing cats, Leopard cats, Macaques, Wild boar, Indian grey mongoose, Fox, Jungle cat, Flying fox, Pangolin, Chital, are also found in abundance in the Sundarbans.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India
Explore the Sundarbans world’s largest coastal mangrove forest by cruising in buffer zone. The Sundarbans forest is home to more than 400 tigers. The royal Bengal tigers have developed a unique characteristic of swimming in the saline waters, and are famous for their man-eating tendencies. Apart from the Bengal tiger, Fishing cats, Leopard cats, Macaques, Wild boar, Indian grey mongoose, Fox, Jungle cat, Flying fox, Pangolin, Chital, are also found in abundance in the Sundarbans.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kolkata – Sunderban National Park (110kms/ 3hrs approx)
Pass By: Sundarban National Park, RVPM+8MW, Kolkata, West Bengal 743370, India
Pick up from your hotel in Kolkata and drive to Sunderban National Park till Sonakhali/ Godhkhali jetty. From here motor boat transfer to your lodge/ resort.
Sunderban the natural abode of the famous Royal Bengal Tigers and numerous crocodiles, snakes and deer. This forest with entwining rivers is one of the last strongholds of the wild world. Boat cruise in the park. Overnight at hotel/ resort or in a Boat anchored in middle of the river.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at lodge/ resort.
Day 2: Sunderban Mangrove Wetland (Tiger Reserve)
Stop At: Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Sundarbans National Park India
After breakfast, cruise with the vessel along the creeks and take a village tour. Meet the fishermen, the Honey Collectors as well as the woodcutters and share their experiences of the Jungle. Next, visit the Sudhanyakhali watch tower, most of the Royal Bengal Tigers are sighted from this tower.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at lodge/ resort.
Day 3: Sunderban Mangrove Wetland – Kolkata (Drive)
Pass By: Gadkhali, West Bengal 743312, India
Breakfast at hotel motor boat transfer to Sonakhali/ Godhkhali jetty. From here drive to Kolkata and drop off to your hotel or airport.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
