Overview
Experience the wildlife and nature through the extraordinary location of Sundarbans. The large mangrove forests of Sunderbans are interwoven by numerous tributaries, making it one of the most attractive places remaining on earth. Through the package, “Short Escape to Sunderbans” you can experience the adventure the place has to present at its fullest. Important issues of traveling, accommodations, and meals will be taken care of throughout the trip. The duration of the pack is 3 days- 2 nights, short but they ensure that you cover all the important sites to be seen.
Highlights
- Spot Royal Bengal Tigers
- Enjoy the beautiful view of the setting sun.
- Visit some famous islands- Nethidopani, Dobanki and Sajnekhali
- Visit to a village for cultural performance
- Excursion to Bali and Sundarban Village
- Enjoy fishing, boating in Sundarbans National Park
Itinerary
You are expected in Kolkata in the morning of the first day. Once you arrive, you are taken to the jetty at Sonakhali. The ride that last for two and a half hours takes you across the rural landscape of Bengal consisting of villages and colorful markets. Soon you will be boarding the lovely river launch of MB Sundari, you sail down several rivers like the Hogol, Gomor, Gumdi and more.while you relax and enjoy the ride sipping your cup of tea, the resident guide explains you the mysteries of the Sundarbans.
You get to witness many exotic birds and plants, there are varieties of them in this area. In some hours, you reach the Sundarbans Jungle Camp on the Bali island. Lunch is served soon after your arrival, you are to stay at cottages which are well maintained. Post lunch, you move down to Sajnekhali where you visit the Mangrove Interpretation Center and on the way back stop by the Sudhyanakhal watchtower. Dinner awaits you on your arrival at the resort.
After breakfast, you spend the whole day cruising. You proceed to the canopied walk at Dobanki and further to Netidhopani, here you can see the ancient excavations and watch a game from the height of the watchtower. You can spot some animals from there, mostly the tigers as they are in abundance here.
There is a great possibility to witness the Estuarine Crocodiles and the Dolphins of Irrawady. Lunch is served on board and late in the evening you return to the resort after watch the beautiful view of the setting sun. Then the local villagers are ready with their performance based on the old popular Myth. Your day ends with your retiring for the day.
Today you visit the village of Bali island, you come close to the lifestyle of the locals just observing their everyday activities of fishing, weaving, boat making and more. For the completion of the Sundarbans experience, you move around the narrow canals for the last time. Soon after lunch, your trip ends as you will be transferred to Kolkata.
FAQs
West Bengal is one of the most diverse places in India. It is famous for its cultural heritage, art and crafts, architecture, and food. West Bengal has a plethora of famous tourist spots such as the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
October to March is the best time to visit in West Bengal.
The best places to visit in West Bengal are Kolkata, Darjeeling, Sundarban national park, Mirik, Digha, Mandarmani , Gangasgar, Siliguri , Murshidabad etc .
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. It is a treasure trove of cultural, traditional, and architectural heritage. The popular tourist places in Kolkata are:
- Victoria Memorial
- Fort William Kolkata
- Belur Math
- Howrah Bridge
- Birla Planetarium
- Indian Museum
- Kalighat Temple
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
The ideal duration for the Kolkata tour is 2 days. It is a perfect span to cover the famous tourist places of Kolkata City.
Both the beaches are good and are being thrived by the tourists throughout the year. It depends on your choice which you would choose over another. Here is a description of both the beaches:
- Mandarmani Beach: This beach is more serene and pristine as compare to Digha beach. It is less crowded and very few facilities available there.
- Digha Beach: This beach is more crowded than Mandarmani Beach. There are more conveniences and facilities available here.
Bagdogra airport is the nearest airport to Darjeeling. Situated at a distance of 70 kilometers from darjeeling hill town.
There are only two airports in West Bengal are Netaji Subhash International Airport and Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri.