The ultimate Sundarban experience for serious wildlife enthusiasts. This 4 Nights 5 Days package covers every major watch tower and takes you deep inside the reserve, including the rarely visited Bangladesh side at Burirdabri — where the flora is completely different from the Indian Sundarbans.
Over 5 days you'll explore Sajnekhali, Dobanki Canopy Walk, Netidhopani Bon Bibi Temple, Burirdabri, Sudhanyakhali, Panchamukhani, Pirkhali, Gajikhali, Matla Sea Face, and Jamespur village. Each day offers new sights, sounds and the thrill of tracking the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Note: There are no hidden costs. Carry valid photo ID proof. PAN Card not accepted in many hotels. Itinerary may change without prior notification.
Departure from Esplanade/Science City at 7:30–8:00 AM. Packed breakfast on the way. Arrive Gothkhali Jetty at midday. Board the boat and cruise to the resort. On arrival greeted by our team and checked in. Hot lunch at the resort. Afternoon cruise through creeks to Sajnekhali Watch Tower and Mangrove Interpretation Centre. Sunset views, evening tea & snacks, Adivasi dance. Dinner at 8:30 PM with campfire in winter.
Wake up with morning tea at 6:00 AM. After breakfast, thrilling cruise towards Dobanki Watch Tower — the canopy walk inside the forest sends chills down your spine! Visit Panchamukhani, Pirkhali, Gajikhali by boat. Cruise back through Matla–Sea Face (Bay of Bengal viewpoint). Return to resort for lunch. Afternoon village walk through Jamespur. Evening Baul folk songs and dinner at 9:00 PM.
Wake up to an array of birds with warm tea. After breakfast at the resort depart for Netidhopani Watch Tower, located deep inside the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. It houses a 300-year-old temple of Bon Bibi — the Forest Goddess. Hot lunch on board as you cruise back. Evening free for individual activities.
Wake-up call with bed tea. Depart for one of the most exciting cruises — towards the Bangladesh side of Indian Sundarbans at Burirdabri. Breakfast, lunch and high-tea on board the cruiser. The flora of the Bangladesh side is completely different from the Indian Sundarbans. Experience how the islands and forest become more mysterious with their ever-changing nature. Return for dinner and retire.
Wake up at 6 AM with morning tea. Morning cruise through creeks heading to Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower. Walk to the disembarking point, search for the elusive tiger at the sweet water pond. Spot deer, water monitor lizards, monkeys and wild boars. Breakfast on board. Cruise back to resort. Early lunch and transfer back to Kolkata.