2-Day Sundarbans Jungle Safari from Kolkata with Canopy Walk

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the world's largest mangrove forest
• 02 Visit the historic Beacon Bungalow and Hamilton Bungalow
• 03 Experience a thrilling jungle safari through the Sundarbans
• 04 Walk the Dobanki canopy trail through the mangrove ecosystem

Explore the world's largest mangrove forest on a 2-day journey from Kolkata to the Sundarbans. Visit the historic Beacon Bungalow and Hamilton Bungalow, admire the beauty of the Sundarban mangrove forest at sunset, and cruise through its remarkable waterways. The experience continues with a thrilling jungle safari to Sudhanyakhali Forest Camp, Banbibi Varani, Pirkhali, Gazikhali, and Panchmukhani, along with the Dobanki Canopy Walk. Discover the unique charm, rich biodiversity, and tranquil atmosphere of this extraordinary ecosystem.

Explore the world's largest mangrove forest on a 2-day journey from Kolkata to the Sundarbans.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Calcutta, Sundarbans National Park

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kolkata Arrival and Sundarban Transfer

• 8:00 AM: Pickup from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, Dumdum. Breakfast will be served on the way.
• 11:00 AM: Reach Gadkhali and cross to Gosaba by boat or ferry. Visit Beacon Bungalow, also known as Rabindranath Tagore Bungalow, and Hamilton Bungalow.
• 1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch on the boat or at the hotel. Continue sightseeing in the Sundarban mangrove forest and admire the sunset.
• 4:30 PM: Reach the hotel at Pakhirala or Sonagaon village.

2

Day 02

Sundarban Jungle Safari and Return to Kolkata

• 6:00 AM: Begin a thrilling and adventurous jungle safari. Visit Sudhanyakhali Forest Camp, Banbibi Varani, Pirkhali, Gazikhali, Panchmukhani (Five River Junction), and the Dobanki canopy walk. Breakfast will be served on the boat at 8:00 AM.
• 1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch on the boat.
• 4:30 PM: Reach Gadkhali and begin the return journey to Kolkata by car.
• 7:30 PM: Reach Kolkata.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Forest permission charges and pickup and drop charges
• Major meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Boat charges

What's Not Included

• Guide charges
• Hard drink and soft drink charges
• Video camera charges
• Coolie charges

What to bring

• Carry a valid photo ID proof.
• Foreigners need to carry their original passport and visa.
• Carry cash at all times.
• Carry essential medicines.
• Carry an umbrella, sunglasses, and similar essentials.

Know before you go

1. Sundarban Tiger Reserve is open throughout the year, but it is better to visit between October and March.
2. It is a great hotspot for tourists at any time, but it is better to visit between the full moon and new moon.
3. It is an ideal place for nature lovers, wildlife photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Gadkhali, West Bengal, India

Tour start

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

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.