The purpose of this tour is to let you experience the forest of Sundarban to the fullest. You will spend most of the time on the boat, cruising through the creeks and canals of Sundarban. Our naturalist and the forest guide will familiarize you with the several species of mangroves and also help you spot several species of birds, animals, and reptiles. This tour is hectic and will require patience. Wildlife enthusiasts and wildlife photographers will appreciate this tour. The tour provides the maximum opportunity to explore the varied flora and fauna of Sundarban. At night, our naturalist will take you on a nocturnal tour in search of frogs, Barn Owls, and Nightjars. Overall, the tour will provide an unforgettable forest experience.
Pick up from your Kolkata hotel or airport in the morning. Drive from Kolkata to Gadhkhali through the rural countryside. 105 km, 3.5 hr.
Transfer to our motorized boat at Gadhkhali jetty. From Gadhkhali jetty head straight to the forest of Sundarban. Visit the Sudhyanyakhali Watchtower. Explore the creeks of Sudhyanyakhali and Banobibir Bharani. You may be able to spot Jungle Cat, Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, and several species of birds. Stay inside the forest till sunset. Enjoy the landscape as you cruise through the rivers of Sundarban.
Lunch will be freshly prepared and served on the boat. After a full day in the forest, check in at the resort in the evening.
After dinner, our naturalist will take you on a nocturnal tour around the village. You may be able to spot different species of frogs, Barn Owls, and Nightjars.
Overnight at the resort in Sundarban.
Leave the resort early in the morning and embark on a full-day jungle cruise in our motorized boat. Breakfast will be served on the boat.
During the day, you will explore the flora and fauna of Sundarban by cruising through the innumerable creeks and canals of Sundarban. You can get down from the boat and walk inside the forest only at the designated watchtowers of Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, and Dobanki. During the cruise, you might spot Saltwater Crocodiles, Water Monitor Lizard, Spotted Deer, Rhesus Macaque, Small-clawed Otter, Dolphin, and several birds. Marvel at the mangroves and their unique root systems as the boat navigates through the creeks of Bonobibir Bharani, Pirkhali, Gaji Khali, and Choragaji Khali. This is the best way to experience the mangroves of Sundarban. If you are lucky, you may even spot a Bengal Tiger.
Lunch will be freshly cooked and served on the boat. In the evening, return back to the resort. Enjoy the sunset on the river from the boat while you sip your evening cup of tea.
After dinner, venture out with our naturalist in search of Barn Owls, Large-tailed Nightjars, and other nocturnal creatures.
Overnight at the resort in Sundarban.
Check out from the resort early in the morning and board our boat for another full day inside the mangroves of Sundarban. Breakfast will be served on the boat.
Visit the creeks and canals which could not be covered on days 1 & 2. The boatman and forest guide may decide otherwise and take you to that part of the National Park where chances of tiger sightings are high.
From the boat, enjoy the vast expanse of waters at Panchamukhani. You will also see several species of birds, viz. the terns, gulls, six to seven types of kingfishers, Greater Adjutant Stork, Crested Serpent Eagle, Changeable Hawk Eagle, plovers, and sandpipers. The more you spend time cruising through the creeks and channels of the forest, the more flora and fauna you will be able to see.
Lunch will be freshly cooked and served on the boat. In the evening, the boat will drop you at the Gadhkhali Jetty where our vehicle will be waiting for you. The vehicle will drop you at your hotel in Kolkata or at the airport.
Nov-Jan: Winters. Cold. Woolens and light jackets are required. Mufflers and caps are required for early morning and late evening boat rides.
Feb-Mar: Spring. Warm during the day. Pleasant in the morning and evening.
Apr-Jun: Summers. Very hot and humid. Chances of storms.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon. Hot and humid. Intermittent heavy showers.
Oct: Autumn. Warm during the day. Pleasant in the morning and evening.
Oct-Mar is the best time to see birds in Sundarban. During this time both resident and migratory birds can be spotted.
However, the monsoons, i.e. Jul-Sep is a good time to spot a few species of birds like the Ruddy Kingfisher, Mangrove Whistler, and Mangrove Pitta.
Tigers are spotted in Sundarban throughout the year. November is a good time. Peak tourist seasons (last week of Dec) should be avoided if the tiger is the main focus.