colonial heritage
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Sundarban Wildlife Tour
Rs26875/person onwards
Private car
2D 1N
Private Safari
World's largest mangrove forest
Leave behind the hum of Kolkata as dawn paints the sky. The road leads you past quaint villages and endless rice paddies, until you arrive at Godkhali Jetty – the gateway to the world’s largest mangrove forest. A gentle boat ride carries you deep into the Sundarbans, where every creek tells a story. Lunch is served on deck as brahminy kites soar overhead. By afternoon, you climb the Sajnekhali watchtower, spotting crocodiles sunbathing and herons balancing on roots. As the sun sets, you reach your jungle lodge. Locals greet you with soulful songs and stories of the forest goddess Bonbibi. Under the stars, the forest feels alive.
Afternoon Safari
Lose yourself in the mangroves. Your boat winds through hidden creeks, where dolphins arc in the water and saltwater crocodiles glide silently. At Dobanki’s canopy walk, you float above the mangroves, gazing over endless green. The forest feels like a living theatre — each ripple, each birdcall a scene in its eternal play. In the evening, you may stroll through a village, meeting families who live in harmony with this raw, untamed wilderness.
Morning Safari
The final morning brings your best chance to glimpse the Royal Bengal Tiger as it patrols the riverbanks. Your adventure begins at sunrise, driving through Bengal’s countryside before boarding your boat at Godkhali. The river welcomes you, and as you cruise, kingfishers dart by while mudskippers hop on the banks. The Sajnekhali watchtower offers you a glimpse of Sundarbans wildlife. Even if the striped monarch remains hidden, the forest still brims with drama — from eagles circling overhead to deer frozen in watchful silence.
Guided Tour
Sundarban wildlife tour is guided, where a naturalist will help you spot the fauna of the mangroves..
Private Tour
A private Sundarban tour ensures that we are able to focus all our attention on you and adjust the pace of the tour according to your interests. Pick and drop from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle is included.
Strenghening local community
Our company is helping the local community by training & employing local guides. This initiative is to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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Pricing chart
4+ persons
Rs28750/person
- Kolkata Pick & drop
- Private air-conditioned car
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Private Safari (2)
- Stay in double occupancy room with breakfast
2-3 persons
Rs37750/each
- Kolkata Pick & drop
- Private air-conditioned car
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Safari (2)
- Stay in double occupancy room with breakfast
Single person
Rs70500/each
- Kolkata Pick & drop
- Private air-conditioned car
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Private Safari (2)
- Stay in a single occupancy room with breakfast
Trip Itinerary
Experience flora and fauna of the world's largest mangroves
Day 1- 7 AM - Hotel pick up in Kolkata
Drive through the Bengal countryside with glimpses of paddy fields, rustic villages, and tea stalls.
11 AM- Godkhali Jetty
We are at the gateway to the Sundarbans. Transfer to your private motorboat and begin your cruise through the labyrinth of rivers and creeks.
Hotel Check in
Lunch follows
2 PM- Afternoon Safari
Visit Sajnekhali Watchtower with its mangrove interpretation center and crocodile pond. Look out for kingfishers, egrets, mudskippers, and if lucky – the Royal Bengal Tiger lurking in the shadows.
Dobanki Canopy
A walk offers a thrilling perspective of the forest from above.
Dinner & Overnight stay
Day 2- 6 AM- Morning Safari
Set out for an early morning boat safari, the best time for wildlife activity. Drift silently through narrow creeks lined with mangroves where spotted deer, wild boars, and estuarine crocodiles can often be seen.
Watchtower
Visit Sudhanyakhali Watchtower, one of the best spots for tiger sightings.
12 PM- Lunch
130 PM- Jetty
Board your boat back to Godkhali Jetty and drive towards Kolkata.
7 PM - Hotel drop
Arrive at your Kolkata hotel with memories of the mysterious mangroves.
For a blog on planning a trip to Sundarbans, please visit Home of the Bengal Tiger.
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