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The journey
Immerse yourself in the wild waterways of the Sundarbans on this 5-day expedition focused on wildlife photography and birdwatching. Travel from Kolkata to Gadhkhali by private transfer, then board a boat and settle in with a welcome briefing before heading into the mangrove forest. Over four full days, enjoy guided boat safaris through creeks, riverbanks, and forest edges where the region's unique flora and fauna thrive. Breakfast and lunch are served on board during safari days, with evenings back at the hotel for planning sessions and dinner before your return to Kolkata.
At a glance
Day by day
Depart at 15:00 from Kolkata by private transfer for a scenic 4-hour drive to Gadhkhali.
In the evening, arrive at Gadhkhali, board the boat, and cruise toward the resort or hotel.
At night, attend a welcome briefing outlining the upcoming expedition details, followed by dinner.
Safari from 04:45-17:00 with a full-day guided boat safari through the Sundarbans mangrove forests.
Breakfast and lunch will be served on board during the excursion.
In the evening, return to the hotel, followed by a brief trip-planning session and dinner.
Safari from 04:45-17:00 with a continuation of wildlife and nature exploration by boat safari.
Breakfast and lunch will be served on board.
In the evening, return to the hotel, followed by a brief trip-planning session and dinner.
Safari from 04:45-17:00 with a deep-forest boat safari to explore the flora, fauna, and waterways of the reserve.
Breakfast and lunch will be served on board.
In the evening, return to the hotel, followed by a brief trip-planning session and dinner.
Safari from 04:45-17:00 with your final full-day safari excursion.
Breakfast and lunch will be served on board.
In the evening, disembark at Gadhkhali, followed by a return transfer to Kolkata for drop-off.
The route
The fine print
City transfers
All meals
Hotel stays
4 days of boat safari
Forest entry permission
Guide charges
Porter charges
Any personal expenses
Flights/trains
Insurance
Tips
Wildlife binoculars
Camera, if possible
All necessary medicines
Sunscreen
Eye shades
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Carry wildlife binoculars.
Carry a camera, if possible.
Carry all necessary medicines.
Carry sunscreen.
Carry eye shades.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Avoid wearing bright-coloured clothes.
No weapons or flammable items are allowed.
No alcohol consumption is allowed on the boat safari.
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kolkata.
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