Sunderbans - Magical Mangrove

Tour Overview:

A tour to Sunderbans – Magical Mangrove is a different tour of its own kind where we would do three full days of safari in private boat and enjoy the pristine mangrove forest and its wilderness. The tour consists of accommodation with meals at Resort/Hotel at an island for 3 Nights and 4 Days with pick up and drop from Kolkata. 

Possible Wildlife Sightings

The Royal Bengal Tiger, Spotted Deer, Estuarine Crocodile (salt water crocodile), Bengal Monitor Lizard, Wild Boar, Irrawaddy Dolphin, Rhesus Macaque, Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, Buffy Fish Owl, Serpent Eagle, Different Species of Kingfishers, Fidler Crab, Mud Skipper, Small Clawed Otter and many other different species of birds.

Places and Islands covered

Sajnekhali, Dobanki, Sudhanyakhali, Pirkhali 1 to 6, Sonakhali, Panchomukhani, Naubki, Gajikhali, Deul Bharani, Bonobibi Bharani and other small islands and creeks. We will visit watch towers if there are some good movements of wild animals.

(Maximum group size for this tour will be 12 members)

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: 

  • Arrival at Kolkata Railway Station/Airport before afternoon
  • Reach the designated meeting point and board Cab/Traveler/Winger
  • Transfer to Godkhali boat embarkment point (3.5 hrs drive)
  • Get on to the boat and the journey starts
  • Quick introduction to the Sunderbans with hi tea and snacks
  • Reach our island and check in to your rooms
  • Fresh up and relax, enjoy your Dinner and lights off
  • Meal Plan – Dinner + Snacks/Tea/Coffee

 

Day 2: 

  • Morning get your camera gears ready
  • Fresh up and hop on to the boat for the first full day safari 
  • Enjoy the boat ride and the beauty of the mangroves at sunrise
  • Visit different islands and enjoy the wildlife
  • Breakfast and Lunch on Boat
  • Evening back to Resort, relax. Dinner and lights off
  • Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Snacks/Tea/Coffee

 

Day 3: 

  • Wake up early morning at 5 am
  • This will be another day with full day boat safari similar to Day 2
  • Visit different watch towers and islands
  • We will try to photograph some rare species of birds and wildlife during the tour
  • After sunset back to the resort. Enjoy your dinner and go to bed
  • Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Snacks/Tea/Coffee

 

Day 4: 

  • Wake up early morning at 5 am
  • Fresh up, Pack your bags and checkout from Resort
  • Full day of Boat Safari, will visit other parts and islands
  • Evening head towards Godkhali ferry ghat
  • Dis-embark from the boat and board Cab for transfer to Kolkata
  • Reach Kolkata by evening and bid goodbye
  • Meal Plan – Breakfast + Lunch + Snacks/Tea/Coffee

 

Tour Ends but Memory Remains

Per Person Cost: 3,000/- per day (Group Size 8+).   3,500/- per day (Group Size 6,7)

Inclusions:

    • Accommodation at Resort/Hotel on Triple/Quad Sharing Basis in Non-AC Rooms
    • All Meals as per the itinerary (Veg and Non-Veg)
    • 3 Full Days Safari in Private Boat
    • All forest permits, boat man fee, guide charges and taxes 

 

For 4N/5D tour, Day 2 will be repeated

Pick up and Drop from Kolkata by Private Car/Winger/Bolero/Traveller

Extra Cost: Rs. 1200 – 1800 per person, depending upon the group size

AC Rooms Charge: 1000/- extra per room/night

Single/Double Occupancy supplement charges extra

Exclusions:

  • Train/Air tickets to and from home city
  • Meals during the train/flight journey and cab transfers
  • Any personal food orders, laundry, phone calls
  • Any porter charges, tips and gratitude
  • Anything other than mentioned in the itinerary above
  • Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities
  • Difference can be due to sudden changes in forest fees, permits etc.

 

Payment and Cancellation Policy

  • Advance Payment of 50% of the tour cost at the time of booking (Non-Refundable)
  • Remaining balance amount to be paid before 45 days of tour start date
  • In case of cancellation before 60 days, 75% of the balance amount will be refunded
  • In case of cancellation 45 – 60 days, 50% of the balance amount will be refunded 
  • In case of cancellation 30 – 45 days, 25% of the balance amount will be refunded 
  • In case of cancellation 0 – 30 days, No Refund will be made
  • If tour gets cancelled by Indian Wild Safari, then 100% of the total amount shall be refunded
  • Payment can made by NEFT/IMPS/Google Pay/Cheque or Cash Deposit to following bank account.

 

A/C Name : INDIA TRAVELS

A/C Number : 502 000 68699 027

IFSC Code : HDFC0002666

Bank : HDFC Bank, New Market, Kolkata

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