Sundarbans mangrove forest, is one of the largest such forests in the world (140,000 hec), lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal. It is adjacent to the border of India’s Sundarbans World Heritage site inscribed in 1987. The site is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests, and presents an excellent example of ongoing ecological processes. The area is known for its wide range of fauna, including 260 bird species, the Bengal tiger and other threatened species such as the estuarine crocodile and the Indian python.
NATURE UNLIMITED takes you on a 5 Days/ 4 nights journey to the enchanting Sundarbans via Kolkatta.

Day 1 |
* Reach Kolkata by noon. Lunch. Half day sightseeing (Science city, Victoria church, Birla memorial, etc). |
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* During the British days, the city of Calcutta or Kolkata as it is known now, served as the 'Capital of India' till Delhi became the capital in 1911. Located on the eastern banks of river Hooghly, Kolkata is the major commercial, cultural and educational centre of East India. |
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* Overnight stay at hotel in Kolkata. |
Day 2 |
* Morning proceed to Sunderbans. |
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* Check in the hotel. |
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* After lunch local sightseeing. |
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The Sundarbans become famous around the world as the habitat of majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. The name Sundarbans literally translated as "Beautiful forest" in Bengali derive its name from the Sundari trees (Heritieralittoralis) that are found in a large scale in the Sundarbans. |
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* Overnight stay in hotel at Sundarbans |
Day 3 |
* After breakfast visit Sajnekhali island in boat. |
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* Whole day we will be spending on boat and on island watching wildlife, birds. |
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* The park is made up of 54 small islands and is crisscrossed by several tributaries of the Ganges. Sundarbans National Park is the largest estuarine mangrove forest in the world.
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* Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sundarbans. |
Day 4 |
* After breakfast visit Dobakhi and Netidhopani. |
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* Whole day we will be spending on boat and on island watching wildlife, birds.
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*Sundarbans is inundated twice a day by sea water. The only means of communication between the islands of Sundarbans is through the waterways. |
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* Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sundarbans. |
Day 5 |
* Early morning boat safari through lush Mangrove forest and have some glimpse of wildlife. |
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* After breakfast leave for Kolkata. |
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* Reach Kolkatta by afternoon for lunch and later proceed to Railway station / Airport for departure to Mumbai. |
Costing and other Details
Tour cost : Rs. 12,900/- per person + Rail or Airfare.
((Above cost is for twin sharing basis and for minimum of 10 pax).
Note :
1) Above plan is All inclusive with full board, all transport.
2) People should plan to reach Kolkatta by 12 noon on Day 1.
3) In Sundarbans all transport will be in launch/boat while sightseeing.
Tour cost includes :
1) Half day Kolkatta sight seeing on day 1. We should try to reach Kolkatta by 12 noon on Day 1.
2) Kolkatta to Sundarbans and back journey by SUV/Innova.
3) Above plan is All inclusive with all meals included. (Morning tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening tea, Dinner)
4) In Sundarbans all transport will be in launch/boat while sightseeing.
Tour cost does not include :
1) Extra meals, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, telephone call / fax / email and laundry charges.
2) Video and still camera permit charges if and where necessary.
3) Visits to cultural or any other sites that are not included/indicated in the itinerary.
4) Personal tipping to porters, restaurant people, park guides, jeep drivers, tour vehicle driver and local tour leader.
5) Any deviation from the above itinerary
6) Any other items not in the inclusion list stated above
Please Note
- Keep the forest & surrounding area clean.
- Leaving your garbage anywhere in the forest is not allowed.
- Smoking and Alcohol in the forest is not allowed.
- Your seat will be confirmed only after full payment for the tour.
Things to carry :
- Woollen clothing(for winter season), Summer clothing (for summer season)
- Comfortable sports shoes with a decent grip
- Camera with extra battery/card, a good pair of binocularasa
- Personal medicine, Torch, Cap, etc.
- Photo identity card
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