Trip Details

Sundarban Vivada Cruise

6 Days

Overview

The Sunderban Vivada Cruise tour is an exciting , exotic and yet serene cruise journey. Being on this tour will offer you a time-travel experience. This tour starts from Kolkata city. This city provides you with major tourist attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Kali Mandir, Botanical Gardenwhile on the cruise journey aboard enjoy visiting small and picturesque locales adjacent to Kolkata like Diamond Harbor, Budge Budge, Kakdwip, explore the largest delta, Estuarine National Park and Mangrove Swamp. Get a chance to visit tigers in their actual habitat at the Sunderban, the largest Tiger Reserve in the World

Highlights

  • Explore Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Kali Mandir at Kolkata
  • Short Trip to Lothian Island/Crocodile project at Bhagabatpur
  • Visit some famous islands- Nethidopani, Dobanki and Sajnekhali
  • Excursion to Bali and Sunderban Village
  • Visit to the Diamond Harbour Port and industrial town ‘Haldia’

Itinerary

After arrival, met our representative who'll escort you to the hotel. Spend day at rest. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2 :
Kolkata

After breakfast in the morning, start your day by taking city tour of Kolkata. The major attractions to visit in Kolkata includes Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Kali Mandir, Botanical Garden, Marble Palace Belur Math, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple Indian Museum, Church of St John, Nakhoda Mosque, Raj Bhawan, Town Hall, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Spend overnight at the hotel.

Morning at leisure. Later in the afternoon start for Vivada Cruise vessel. Board the Strand Road Jetty , the ship rides give you a chance to enjoy the view of small and picturesque locales adjacent to Kolkata like Diamond Harbor, Budge Budge, Kakdwip, Falta and Raichak before reaching Namkhana- the gateway to the Sunderbans. The place deserves a sure visit for the largest delta, Estuarine National Park, Mangrove Swamp in the World and for the largest Tiger Reserve in the World. Later in day, the cruise enters the Sunderban, passing through the narrow creek of Hatania-Doania River. The crusier will drop the anchor for night at Bhagabatpur. Visit the Crocodile Project Area at Bhagabatpur to watch rare crocodiles and Olive Ridley turtles. Spend overnight on board.

In the evening before sunset vessel will anchor at Bali, a beautiful Sunderbans village. Guests will be shown the traditional dance drama of Sunderbans. After that a traditional Bengali dinner will be served.

Spend night on board.

Today we set-in for the backward journey to Kolkata. En-route to the beautiful Lothian Island that habitats Whimbrell, Tern and Curlew, Black-capped Kingfisher and White-Bellied Sea-Eagle. Also visit, densely wooded island – The Kalas Beach, it is the place where the Matla River meets the Bay of Bengal. Spend night at a hotel in Kolkata.

Day 6 :
Kolkata

In the morning after breakfast, transfer to airport to board a flight for your onward journey.

FAQs

What is West Bengal famous for?

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.

What is the best time to visit West Bengal?

October to March is the best time to visit in West Bengal.

What are the best places 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 .

What are the most popular tourist places to visit in Kolkata?

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

How many days require to visit Kolkata City?

The ideal duration for the Kolkata tour is 2 days. It is a perfect span to cover the famous tourist places of Kolkata City.

Which beach is preferable beach between Digha or Mandarmani?

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.

Which is nearest airport to darjeeling?

Bagdogra airport is the nearest airport to Darjeeling. Situated at a distance of 70 kilometers from darjeeling hill town.

How many airports are there in West Bengal?

 There are only two airports in West Bengal are Netaji Subhash International Airport and Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri.

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