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Uncover the mystery of the wildest and least known environments in all of Southern Asia - Sundarbans National Park, the largest mangrove swamp in the world. With approx. 400 Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deers, The Sundarbans has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sundarbans, The Indian Amazon
: 2 Nights/3Days
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Uncover the mystery of the wildest and least known environments in all of Southern Asia - Sundarbans National Park, the largest mangrove swamp in the world. With approx. 400 Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deers, The Sundarbans has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 1: Kolkata - Godhkhali, Sunderbans
Pickup from Kolkata in an exclusive vehicle and drive to Godhkhali, a journey of about 3 hrs. After obtaining requisite Forest permission we transfer you from Godhkhali jetty by motor fitted country boat to the tourist lodge located in the Sunderbans Islands. This journey would take you down the rivers Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni and Gumdi in about an hour. In the afternoon after lunch, set off on motor boat and view wildlife from the Sajnekhali watchtower and visit the Sajnekhali Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre. Enjoy an entertaining evening of Folk Dance "Banbibi Pala" (Optional). Dinner and night halt at the forest resort/boat.
Day 2: Sundarbans
Pickup from Kolkata in an exclusive vehicle and drive to Godhkhali, a journey of about 3 hrs. After obtaining requisite Forest permission we transfer you from Godhkhali jetty by motor fitted country boat to the tourist lodge located in the Sunderbans Islands. This journey would take you down the rivers Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni and Gumdi in about an hour. In the afternoon after lunch, set off on motor boat and view wildlife from the Sajnekhali watchtower and visit the Sajnekhali Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre. Enjoy an entertaining evening of Folk Dance "Banbibi Pala" (Optional). Dinner and night halt at the forest resort/boat.
Day 3: Depart for Home
In the morning, we cruise along the creeks and take you for a village tour at Chargheri Char, the Southern most village of South 24 Parganas. Speak to the villagers and listen to their tales of the Forest. Visit the Sandbank and you may be lucky enough to see small octopus, Star Fish, Horse shoe Crab, variety of fishes etc. After lunch at the resort/boat, at around 12:00 p.m, we depart for Godhkhali to be transferred to Kolkata. Arrive at Kolkata by about 5:30 / 6:00 pm. Tour ends with sweet memories.
Pickup from Kolkata in an exclusive vehicle and drive to Godhkhali, a journey of about 3 hrs. After obtaining requisite Forest permission we transfer you from Godhkhali jetty by motor fitted country boat to the tourist lodge located in the Sunderbans Islands. This journey would take you down the rivers Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni and Gumdi in about an hour. In the afternoon after lunch, set off on motor boat and view wildlife from the Sajnekhali watchtower and visit the Sajnekhali Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre. Enjoy an entertaining evening of Folk Dance "Banbibi Pala" (Optional). Dinner and night halt at the forest resort/boat.
Day 2: Sundarbans
Pickup from Kolkata in an exclusive vehicle and drive to Godhkhali, a journey of about 3 hrs. After obtaining requisite Forest permission we transfer you from Godhkhali jetty by motor fitted country boat to the tourist lodge located in the Sunderbans Islands. This journey would take you down the rivers Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni and Gumdi in about an hour. In the afternoon after lunch, set off on motor boat and view wildlife from the Sajnekhali watchtower and visit the Sajnekhali Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre. Enjoy an entertaining evening of Folk Dance "Banbibi Pala" (Optional). Dinner and night halt at the forest resort/boat.
Day 3: Depart for Home
In the morning, we cruise along the creeks and take you for a village tour at Chargheri Char, the Southern most village of South 24 Parganas. Speak to the villagers and listen to their tales of the Forest. Visit the Sandbank and you may be lucky enough to see small octopus, Star Fish, Horse shoe Crab, variety of fishes etc. After lunch at the resort/boat, at around 12:00 p.m, we depart for Godhkhali to be transferred to Kolkata. Arrive at Kolkata by about 5:30 / 6:00 pm. Tour ends with sweet memories.
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We will remember this trip for a long time. Thanks for all the arrangements. We were very impressed with your keenness to go out of the way in helping us make the most of our trip. More >>
Dr. Gingerich [ 2011-01-27 ]
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