3-Day Sundarbans Mangrove Safari from Kolkata with Gosaba Village

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest
• 02 Cruise through creeks and estuaries to Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, and Dobanki
• 03 Walk the Dobanki canopy trail and visit the Five River Junction at the Bay of Bengal estuary
• 04 Enjoy a local folklore drama or tribal dance with evening tea and snacks
• 05 Discover Gosaba village on a guided walk and visit its heritage bungalow

Explore the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, on a 3-day journey from Kolkata that blends wildlife, waterways, and local culture. Visit a serene bird sanctuary, enjoy a breathtaking sunset, and experience a local folklore drama or tribal dance performance. Cruise through the delta on a jungle safari to places such as Sajnekhali Watchtower, Sudhanyakhali Creek, Dobanki Canopy Walk, and the estuary at the Bay of Bengal. The tour also includes a village walk in Gosaba and a visit to its heritage bungalow for a glimpse into the region's history and community life.

Explore the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, on a 3-day journey from Kolkata that blends wildlife, waterways, and local culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Calcutta, Sundarbans National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival from Kolkata and Sundarbans Introduction

• Pickup from Kolkata Airport, the Indian Museum, or Science City at around 09 AM.
• Breakfast and tea will be served on the way.
• Reach Gadkhali at 12 PM, then continue to the hotel by boat or e-rickshaw.
• Lunch will be served on the boat.
• At 04 PM, enjoy a short introduction to the bird sanctuary and take in the sunset view.
• At 07 PM, watch a local folklore drama or tribal dance performance with complimentary tea and snacks.
• Dinner will be served at 09:30 PM.

2

Day 02

Sundarbans Jungle Safari and Canopy Walk

• At 07 AM, begin your Sundarbans jungle safari. The safari includes visits to Sajnekhali Watchtower, Sudhanyakhali Creek, Banbibibharani, Sundarkhali, Choragazi Creek, Dobanki Watchtower, the canopy walk, and the Five River Junction at the estuary of the Bay of Bengal.
• Return to the hotel at 04:30 PM.
• Enjoy evening snacks and tea or coffee at 07 PM.
• Dinner will be served at 09 PM.

3

Day 03

Gosaba Village Walk and Return to Kolkata

• At 07:30 AM, go for a village walk.
• At 10 AM, visit the heritage bungalow in Gosaba village.
• At 04 PM, return to Kolkata.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off charges
• Forest permission charges
• Major meals such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening snacks, and tea/coffee
• Accommodation (AC/Non-AC)
• Boat entry fees

What's Not Included

• Video camera charges
• Hard drink charges
• Coolie charges
• Fines for misconduct during tourism hours

What to bring

• Essential medicines
• Valid photo ID proof
• Foreigners need to carry their original passport.
• Umbrella and sunglasses
• Carry cash, as there might be issues with digital payment.

Know before you go

Please check the weather and tide conditions before the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kolkata Airport Road, International Airport, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, and Science City

Tour start

Airport Service Rd, International Airport, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.