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3-Day Sunderbans Wildlife Tour from Kolkata with Village Visit

3 Days Round trip from Kolkata Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the rich mangrove forests and waterways of the Sunderbans
  • 02 Visit Sajnekhali watchtower and the Sajnekhali Museum
  • 03 Cruise to Neti Dhopani watchtower for wildlife and birdwatching
  • 04 Interact with local villagers and experience the famous mudflats
  • 05 Meet fishermen, honey collectors, and woodcutters from a jungle village

Explore the rich mangrove forests of Bengal on this 3-day tour into the heart of the Sunderbans. Relish the exotic array of flora and fauna, with the chance to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger, and cruise through the region's winding waterways. Visit Sajnekhali and Neti Dhopani for wildlife viewing, then tour an adjoining village to interact with locals, learn about their way of life, and admire the famous mudflats.

Relish the exotic array of flora and fauna, with the chance to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger, and cruise through the region's winding waterways.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Calcutta, Sundarbans National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kolkata to Sunderbans and Sajnekhali Visit

  • Start your adventurous Sundarbans tour from the heart of West Bengal - Kolkata. In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel, railway station, or airport in Kolkata at a time convenient for you and drive for about 2 hours to the Gathkhali jetty.

  • Upon arrival in Gathkhali, transfer by motorized boat to the tourist lodge located in the Sunderbans. This journey takes you along the Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni, and Gumdi rivers in about an hour and a half.

  • After lunch, set off on a motorboat to Sundarbans National Park. Here, spend some time admiring and spotting the rich wildlife of the region from the Sanjekhali watchtower. Also visit the Sajnekhali Museum.

  • Enjoy a picturesque view of the setting sun before returning to the resort for rest or heading out for an entertaining evening of local folk dance performances.

Dinner and overnight halt at the resort in Sunderbans.

2
Day 02

Neti Dhopani Game Cruise and Birdwatching

  • Start the day with a delicious breakfast, then head out for a full-day game cruise and birdwatching tour to the Neti Dhopani watchtower. The sweet water pond at Neti Dhopani attracts many wild animals and offers you a chance to view them from up close.

  • Return to the boat and enjoy a hearty lunch on board.

  • In the evening, return to your jungle resort.

  • Enjoy a delicious dinner at the resort before retiring for the night.

3
Day 03

Village Walk and Return to Kolkata

  • Start your day with hot, energizing tea and a delicious breakfast.

  • Set out for a guided village walk, where participants are encouraged to interact closely with the local villagers in order to learn more about their livelihood. Here, you will also get to experience the famous mudflats.

  • Next, head towards a jungle village. Here, you will meet local fishermen, honey collectors, and woodcutters, who will share their experiences of the jungle with you.

  • After lunch at the resort at around 12:00 pm, depart for Godhkhali to be transferred to Kolkata.

  • Arrive in Kolkata by about 5:30 / 6:00 pm.

Sajnekhali watchtower, Neti Dhopani watchtower, Gathkhali jetty, famous mudflats

Where this trip takes you

Sajnekhali watchtower, Neti Dhopani watchtower, Gathkhali jetty, famous mudflats

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kolkata 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Train fare

  • Car transfers

  • English-speaking Sunderbans tour guide

  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

What's Not Included

  • Extra meals

  • Mineral water

  • Entrance fees

  • Room service and personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Tour start
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kolkata.

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