Kolkata – Sundarban Adventure Tour

Morning pickup from your pre-defined location and proceed towards the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. Around midday, arrive at Gothkhali Jetty, where the road journey ends. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your local guide and served refreshments on board your cruiser. 

Begin your scenic cruise through the rivers Gomor and Durgadhwani, entering the Pitchkhali River, on the banks of which lies Sundarban Tiger Camp, overlooking the beautiful Sundarban Tiger Reserve. 

Upon arrival at the resort, you will be warmly welcomed by the hotel team and assisted with check-in to your room. Later, enjoy a freshly prepared hot lunch. 

In the afternoon, proceed for a wildlife and bird-watching cruise through the creeks and canals of the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. Visit the Sajnekhali Watchtower and the Mangrove Interpretation Centre, where you can learn about the unique mangrove ecosystem, wildlife, and local biodiversity of the region. Refreshments will be served on board during the cruise. 

As the sun sets on the horizon, return to the resort and relax. Later, enjoy Hi-Tea with snacks by the evening bonfire while watching an Adibasi tribal dance performance by the local community of Sundarban. This traditional folklore performance beautifully reflects their age-old culture, lifestyle, happiness, and hardships through dance and storytelling. 

Guests may also visit the resort’s watchtower after the cruise to observe the rich birdlife within the property. 

End the day with a warm dinner prepared using farm-fresh vegetables, served at the Fisherman’s Wharf Dining Hall, which also displays traditional fishing tools used by the local community. 

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort. 

Wake up to the melodious chirping of birds and the morning wake-up bell. Enjoy a hot cup of tea served on your balcony, surrounded by the peaceful natural beauty of Sundarban. 

After freshening up, board your cruiser for an exciting morning safari towards Dobanke Watchtower. Cruise deep into the Sundarban Tiger Reserve through narrow creeks, dense mangrove forests, and numerous rivers. Breakfast will be served on board during the cruise. 

At Dobanke Watchtower, experience the famous Canopy Walk, which offers a thrilling 360-degree view of the surrounding forest. This protected walkway gives you a unique feeling of walking through the wilderness while remaining safely enclosed. 

Later, visit the Spotted Deer Rehabilitation Centre, followed by a cruise through the Matla River towards the Sea Face, the point from where the Bay of Bengal can be seen. Return to the resort for lunch. 

In the afternoon, experience the true essence of Sundarban with a guided walk through the native village of Dayapur. During the walk, you will get an insight into the lifestyle, local crafts, cuisine, farming methods, and daily life of the villagers. Learn how the local people coexist with nature and survive in this challenging tiger-inhabited terrain. 

Observe their traditional mud houses with small entrances, indigenous farming methods, village market, and simple rural lifestyle. The village walk will eventually end at the resort. 

Later, enjoy refreshments followed by a wildlife movie presentation. 

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort. 

Wake up once again to the soothing sound of birds and the morning wake-up bell. Enjoy a hot cup of tea on your balcony while admiring the colourful birdlife around the fruit trees near your cottage. 

After freshening up, proceed for another morning cruise into the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. Sail through the creeks and rivers towards the Sudhanyakhali Watchtower, one of the most popular watchtowers in the Sundarbans. 

After disembarking, walk through the protected caged walkways leading to the watchtower while keeping an eye out for the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Near the freshwater pond, you may spot deer drinking water, water monitor lizards basking in the sun, along with monkeys, wild boars, and various bird species. 

Breakfast and refreshments will be served on board as you cruise back to the resort. 

Upon arrival, enjoy an early lunch. Later, transfer back by boat to Gothkhali Jetty and continue your journey by road to Kolkata Hotel / Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey. Tour ends with beautiful memories of Sundarban.