Duration3 Days
LocationSundarban, West Bengal
Group sizeUp to 26 people
LanguagesBengali, English, Hindi
Overview
A 3-day Sundarbans trip from Kolkata for nature lovers, wildlife fans, families, couples, students and photographers. Drive to Godkhali / Gosaba jetty, cruise the mangrove creeks in a traditional motorboat, and visit watch towers and the Dobanki canopy walk. Stay in an eco-resort with vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Tiger sightings are not guaranteed.
Tour highlights
- Sudhanyakhali Watchtower — a reliable sighting zone for the Royal Bengal Tiger
- Boat rides through Pirkhali, Gazikhali and Sorokkhali creeks
- Dobanki Watchtower canopy walk above the mangroves
- Panchamukhani, where five rivers meet
- Baul folk music on Day 1
- Hamilton Bungalow and Tagore Bungalow at Gosaba
- Loknath Mandir on Day 3
- Two nights at Pakhiralaya; private AC vehicle for both Kolkata legs
Itinerary
Day 1: Journey to Sundarbans & initial exploration
Private AC pickup from Kolkata, drive to Sonakhali/Gosaba Jetty, boat to Gosaba sights, Pakhir Jangal birdwatching, check-in at Pakhiralaya, Baul music, dinner, overnight.
Day 2: Sundarbans safari & wildlife spotting
Early boat safari past Sajnekhali and Sudhanyakhali watch towers and several creeks; afternoon at Chora Gazi Khali and Dobanki canopy walk; return to Pakhiralaya, overnight.
Day 3: Panchamukhani & return to Kolkata
Morning safari to Panchamukhani Mohona, Bidaya Forest and Loknath Mandir; lunch, boat back to Sonakhali/Gosaba, AC drive to Kolkata by evening.
Included
- AC transportation (Kolkata – Sonakhali/Gosaba – Kolkata)
- Private boat for safari
- Resort/hotel accommodation at Pakhiralaya
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner)
- Forest permits, including all watchtowers
- Forest guide charges
Good to know
Alcohol is not allowed on the boat or during the tour. No ATMs in the Sundarbans — carry cash for balance payments. Foreign nationals pay a 50% advance, rest in cash. No hidden costs.