Tour Code: INDI-CCUSTR0102/1
Short Tour | India
Experience a 1-night Sundarban Tiger Reserve tour from Kolkata with mangrove cruises, watchtower visits, wildlife spotting, village walk, tribal culture and nature.
1 Nights / 2 Days
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.
On arrival at the camp, you will be warmly welcomed by the Sundarban Tiger Camp team and assisted with check-in to your cottage. Later, enjoy a freshly prepared hot lunch at the resort.
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 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 people of Sundarban. This traditional folklore performance beautifully reflects their age-old culture, lifestyle, happiness, and hardships through dance and storytelling.
After returning from the cruise, guests may also visit the resort’s watchtower to observe the rich birdlife within the property. Sundarban Tiger Camp is home to around 64 species of birds recorded to date.
End your first 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 Sundarban Tiger Camp.
Hotel class: Sundarban Tiger Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Wake up to the soothing chirping of birds and the morning wake-up bell. Enjoy a hot cup of tea served in the balcony of your cottage while admiring the beautiful birdlife around the fruit trees near the resort.
After freshening up, proceed for another morning cruise into the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. Sail through the narrow creeks and rivers towards the Sudhanyakhali Watchtower, one of the best places to observe wildlife 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 also 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 Sundarban Tiger Camp.
Upon arrival at the camp, enjoy an early lunch. Later, transfer back to Gothkhali Jetty, from where you will continue your journey by road to Kolkata Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.
Hotel class: Back to Home
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Experience a 1-night Sundarban Tiger Reserve tour from Kolkata with mangrove cruises, watchtower visits, wildlife spotting, village walk, tribal culture and nature.
November to June