3-Day Sundarban Mangrove Safari from Kolkata with Village Stay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Sundarban, the world's largest delta
• 02 Discover the world's only mangrove tiger habitat
• 03 Enjoy jungle safaris and boat rides through the mangrove forest
• 04 Visit Rabindranath Tagore's Beacon Bungalow and Hamilton's Bungalow in Gosaba
• 05 See forest camps, watchtowers, and the Dbanki canopy walk
• 06 Stay in local villages and savor traditional cuisine

Explore the Sundarban, the world's largest delta and the only mangrove tiger habitat, on this 3-day journey from Kolkata. Visit Beacon Bungalow and Hamilton Bungalow in Gosaba, cruise through the mangrove forest, and enjoy jungle safaris to Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, and Dbanki forest camps with watchtowers and a canopy walk. Discover places such as Banbibi Varani, Choragazi Canal, Gazikhali, Panchmukhani, and the Bay of Bengal's Mouth of the Sea. Complete the experience with a village walk, local stays, traditional cuisine, and memorable boat rides through this remarkable landscape.

Explore the Sundarban, the world's largest delta and the only mangrove tiger habitat, on this 3-day journey from Kolkata.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Calcutta

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival at Gadkhali and Gosaba Exploration

• Pickup from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata Airport, Dumdum) or the Indian Museum at 8:00 AM. Breakfast on the way.
• 11:00 AM: Reach Gadkhali. Take a boat ride from Gadkhali Jetty Ghat or cross by ferry boat to Gosaba. Visit Beacon Bungalow (Rabindranath Tagore's bungalow) and Hamilton Bungalow.
• 1:00 PM: Lunch on the boat. After lunch, enjoy sightseeing in the mangrove forest.
• 4:30 PM: Check in to the hotel.
• 6:00 PM: Evening snacks and tea/coffee.
• 8:00 PM: Dinner.

2

Day 02

Jungle Safari Through the Sundarban

• 7:00 AM: Breakfast on the boat. Visit Sajnekhali Forest Camp and watchtower, Sudhanyakhali Forest Camp and watchtower, Dbanki Forest Camp and canopy walk, Banbibi Varani, Sundarkhali, Choragazi Canal, Gazikhali, Panchmukhani (Five River Junction), and the Mouth of the Sea at the Bay of Bengal.
• 1:00 PM: Lunch on the boat.
• 4:30 PM: Reach the hotel in Pakhirala or Sonagaon village.
• 6:00 PM: Evening snacks and tea/coffee.
• 8:00 PM: Dinner.

3

Day 03

Village Walk and Departure to Kolkata

• 6:00 AM: Village walk.
• 8:00 AM: Breakfast.
• 9:30 AM: Check out from the hotel. Enjoy a boat ride and mangrove sightseeing.
• 12:00 PM: Lunch.
• 12:30 PM: Reach Gadkhali and continue by car towards Kolkata.
• 4:00 PM: Reach Kolkata.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport cost, food cost, jungle safari cost, and hotel cost are included.
• Permission charges for the jungle safari and guide charges are included.

What's Not Included

• Hard drinks or soft drinks (alcohol, beer, etc.)
• Video camera charges
• Coolie charges

What to bring

• Carry your original passport and visa if you are a foreigner, along with other essential photo ID proof.
• Carry essential medicines.
• Carry cash at all times.
• Carry a camera for photography.
• Carry warm clothes.

Know before you go

• Sundarban Tiger Reserve is open throughout the year, but it is better to visit between October and March, when the weather is pleasant.
• The best time for wildlife photography is between the full moon and new moon phases.
• It is a great destination for nature lovers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Gadkhali, West Bengal, India

Tour start

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.