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Digha Tour

Digha

A Digha tour from Kolkata is an exciting and accessible way to experience the beauty and charm of this coastal town in eastern India. Digha is located about 185 kilometers south of Kolkata, making it an easy day trip or weekend getaway from the city.

To begin your Digha tour from Kolkata, you can start by traveling to the town by road or rail. There are several trains that connect Kolkata with Digha, with travel time ranging from 3-4 hours. Alternatively, you can also hire a car or take a bus from Kolkata, which takes about 4-5 hours depending on the traffic.

Once you arrive in Digha, you can begin your tour by visiting the New Digha Beach, which is one of the most popular attractions in the town. The beach is located about 2 kilometers from the Digha railway station, and can be reached by walking or taking a cycle-rickshaw ride. You can spend your day relaxing on the golden sands, swimming in the clear waters of the Bay of Bengal, or enjoying various water sports activities, such as banana boat rides, jet skiing, and parasailing.

After visiting the beach, you can head to the Marine Aquarium and Research Center, which is located near the New Digha Beach. Here, you can explore the underwater world of the Bay of Bengal and see a variety of marine life, including colorful fish, sea turtles, and even sharks. The aquarium also has a research center that conducts studies on marine ecology and biodiversity.

Another must-visit attraction in Digha is the Old Digha Beach, which is located about 2 kilometers from the New Digha Beach. This beach is known for its rocky coastline, scenic views, and serene atmosphere. You can take a leisurely walk along the beach, watch the sun set over the sea, or enjoy some of the local snacks and street food.

Overall, a Digha tour from Kolkata is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some time by the sea. With its beautiful beaches, rich culture, and warm hospitality, Digha is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who visit.

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Sunderbans National Park was declared as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1973 by Government of India and was given the status of the national park in 1978. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites too. The huge marshy delta of two great Indian rivers as Ganges and Brahmaputra expands over areas, which include the mangrove forest, marsh land and jungle island all mixed in a system of small rivers and also some streams. Sunderbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world. The name Sunderbans has come from Sundari plants, which were in a large quantity once in this region. The major attractions of the park is its topography. The major animal of the national park is Royal Bengal Tiger and it is one the most famous place for tiger safari in India. The few other wildlife of Sunderbans are Fishing Camp, Common Grey Mongoose, Jungle Cat, Wild boar, flying fox, fox, chital, macaques and Pangolin.

Anybody may plan their Sundarban tour by their own. The nearest Airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. The Airport is well connected to major cities of India through regular flights. Cabs can be hired from the Airport to reach Sundarban which takes around 3 hours to reach.

Mostly 1 night/2 days or 2 nights/3 days packages are popular but anybody may extend their day. It is better to visit Sundarbans in a group. The main cost of visiting Sundarbans is the boat, thus visiting in a group helps dividing the boat cost, otherwise you have to bear the whole cost of the boat.

Yes, you may book a private boat for your family or group. It can be hired from Gothkhali or Sonakhali.

The most popular places to visit the Sundarbans are Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Sudhnyakhali Watch Tower, Dobanki Watch Tower, Panchmukhani, Pirkhali, Gajikhali, Hamilton Bunglow, Netidhopani, Buridabri, Kalash etc.

We arrange regular packages from Kolkata on sharing basis as well as private basis. Package includes up and down car fare from Kolkata to Gothkhali , Accommodation in our Resort ( Both AC and Non Ac rooms are available) , All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch, Evening snacks & Dinner), All Sightseeing as per itinerary, Forest permit & Guide charges, Cultural programme.

You have to select your Sundarban Tour Package on the basis of Land &  River Transfers, Accommodation, Food, Jungle Permit & Guide. Normally  a  Sundarban Package comes as an all-inclusive package ex. Kolkata. The Tour Operator should provide a guide during Marine Safari hired additionally from Sajnekhali Office during permitting. You should select a proper tour operator to visit the Sundarban for make the package attractive and economical with proper safety measure like proper accommodation, hygienic  food ,  life jacket & proper boat.

River Cruises on boats are the best way to enjoy the Sundarban Delta.

Although multi-cuisine is not available in Sundarbans, fresh local vegetables, fishes like Bhetki, Parshe and Hilsa and chicken is available. The food is delicious and healthy.

While the Sundarbans National Park makes up the core zone with the highest concentration of tigers, the buffer zone is made up of the Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary. The area that tourists get to visit is the well-defined Eco-tourism zone where the incidence of any fatalities is extremely rare and to visit the Sundarban by a proper guide is completely safe and secure. You have to arrange your Sundarban tour by a proper professional tour operator to make your tour proper and attractive also.