Explore the worlds largest mangrove forest! Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Bengal-Bangladesh border, offers unique ecosystem with tidal waterways, dense mangroves, and the famous Royal Bengal Tigers who swim between islands. Cruise through narrow creeks, spot estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boars, kingfishers, and if lucky, the elusive tiger. Experience village life and witness nature adaptation to saline water.
Day 1:
Kolkata to Sundarbans - Early morning departure from Kolkata, drive to Godkhali/Sonakhali jetty (110km, 3-4 hrs), board boat, cruise through Sundarbans delta, lunch on board, afternoon creek safari in country boat through narrow creeks, visit Pakhiralaya bird watching point, return to anchored boat, evening documentary, dinner, overnight on boat|
Day 2:
Full Day Exploration - Early morning creek safari (best time for tiger spotting on river banks or swimming, estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boar, birds), breakfast, cruise to Sudhanyakhali Watchtower (overlooks watering hole), picnic lunch, afternoon visit Sajnekhali Tiger Reserve (Mangrove Interpretation Centre, Bon Bibi temple), evening cruise, Sundarbans sunset, cultural program on boat, dinner, overnight|
Day 3:
Dobanki and Return - Early morning visit Dobanki Watchtower (canopy walk - 20m high, 150m long suspended walkway through forest, thrilling experience), forest walk, late morning visit fishing village, Sahara Tiger Widow Rehabilitation Centre, lunch on boat, disembark, drive back to Kolkata, tour ends