Royal Bengal Safar

Explore The Wild Beauty

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Govt. Approved Tour Operator

Classic Sundarban Trail

Classic Sundarban Trail
Duration2 Nights / 3 Days
Group SizeMax 24 guests
Start PointKolkata
Best SeasonNov – Feb

Trip Overview

📅 DAY 1 – ARRIVAL & SUNDARBAN SUNSET EXPERIENCE

🚉 10:00 AM – Pickup from Canning Railway Station
Pickup by Auto / Tata Magic and proceed towards Godhkhali Launch Ghat to board the boat.

☕ Breakfast is not included on Day 1.

🍽️ 1:30 PM – Lunch

🏡 2:00 PM – Reach Pakhiralay
Arrive at Pakhiralay, located opposite the Sundarban Tiger Reserve and surrounded by village life, forests and the refreshing river breeze.

🌅 4:00 PM – Sundarban Bird Jungle Boat Trip
Enjoy a short boat ride through the beautiful waterways and experience the mesmerizing Sundarban sunset.

🕕 6:00 PM – Return to Pakhiralay

💃 7:00 PM – Local Folk Dance
Enjoy a traditional local folk performance followed by complimentary Snacks, Tea/Coffee.

🍽️ 10:00 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay

📅 DAY 2 – FULL DAY SUNDARBAN JUNGLE SAFARI 🐅

🌅 8:00 AM – Sundarban Delta Safari Begins

🚤 8:30 AM – Jungle Safari
Start your adventure with a Government Tourist Guide at Sajnekhali Tiger Reserve.

🌴 9:30 AM – Thrilling Boat Safari

Cruise through the rivers, islands and narrow creeks of Sundarban, covering areas including:

📍 Pirkhali
📍 Banbibi Varani
📍 Sundarkhali
📍 Khonakhali
📍 Choragaji
📍 Deualvarani
📍 Sarakkhali 1 & 2
📍 Gazikhali
📍 Nobanki
📍 Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower

Keep your eyes open for the amazing wildlife of Sundarban:

🦌 Spotted Deer
🐊 Crocodiles
🐗 Wild Boar
🐍 Snakes
🦎 Water Monitor Lizards
🦅 Different Species of Birds
🐅 Royal Bengal Tiger – if you are lucky!

🌳 12:30 PM – Do-Banki Tiger Reserve & Watch Tower

Experience the 896-metre canopy walk through a protected netted enclosure and enjoy a unique view of the surrounding forest.

🌊 1:30 PM – Panchamukhni & Jharkhali

Visit the beautiful Panchamukhni Five-River Junction and explore the Jharkhali Tiger Reserve Area & Watch Tower by boat.

🕔 5:00 PM – Reach Pakhiralay

After the thrilling Sundarban safari, return to Pakhiralay.

🍽️ 10:00 PM – Dinner at Hotel

🌙 Overnight Stay

📅 DAY 3 – VILLAGE WALK & RETURN TO KOLKATA

🥣 9:00 AM – Breakfast & Local Village Walk

Enjoy a couple of hours exploring the local village, experiencing the lifestyle, culture and natural beauty of Sundarban. 🌾🏡

🏛️ Visit Hamilton Bungalow & Rabindranath Tagore Bungalow

🚤 After sightseeing, transfer by boat to reach the vehicle and begin your return journey towards Kolkata.

🍱 Lunch will be provided on the way.

🚉 4:00–5:00 PM – Reach Canning / Kolkata

🌴🐅 YOUR SUNDARBAN EXPERIENCE

🚤 Boat Safari
🌳 Sundarban Tiger Reserve
🏞️ Sajnekhali Watch Tower
🌿 Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
🌳 Do-Banki Canopy Walk
🌊 Panchamukhni Five-River Junction
📍 Jharkhali Tiger Reserve
🦌 Wildlife & Bird Watching
🌅 Sunset Boat Ride
💃 Local Folk Dance
🌾 Village Walk
🏛️ Hamilton Bungalow
🏛️ Rabindranath Tagore Bungalow
🍽️ Meals as mentioned in itinerary
🏡 Hotel Accommodation

Highlights

  • 3 Watchtowers
  • Folk Evening
  • AC Cottage

What Is Included

Included

  • Return transfers from Kolkata (AC vehicle) to Godkhali jetty
  • Boat with permits, registered forest guide and passenger insurance
  • All forest entry fees, camera fees and watchtower charges
  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis, as per the package tier
  • All meals from lunch on day one to breakfast on the final day
  • Morning and evening tea, snacks and bottled drinking water
  • Cultural evening — Bonobibi folk theatre on 2N and longer trips

Not Included

  • Train or flight fare to and from Kolkata
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry and telephone charges
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks not listed in the menu
  • Still or video camera fees at Sajnekhali museum
  • Any cost arising from weather, tides or forest department closure
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses
  • Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions

From The Delta

Royal Bengal Tiger at the water's edge
Country boat on a narrow creek
Collared kingfisher on a mangrove branch
Mangrove roots exposed at low tide
Spotted deer near Sudhanyakhali
Sunset over the delta

Questions We Are Asked Most

Send us your dates and group size through the contact form, by WhatsApp or by phone. We confirm availability the same day and hold your seats for 24 hours at no cost. To confirm, you pay 30% as advance; the balance is due on the morning of departure.
UPI, bank transfer (NEFT/IMPS), all major debit and credit cards, and cash on departure for the balance. We issue a GST invoice for every booking — useful if you are claiming it as a corporate or institutional expense.
Cancel more than 15 days before departure and the advance is refunded in full, less bank charges. Between 15 and 7 days, 50% is refunded. Under 7 days, the advance is not refundable but it can be moved to any date within the same season. If the forest department closes the reserve, you get a full refund regardless of notice.
No. All prices on this site are exclusive of GST, which is levied at 5% on tour packages. The final figure on your invoice will show it as a separate line.
Standard pick-up is from Science City, Kolkata at 6:30 AM. We can also collect from Park Street, Esplanade, Howrah or Sealdah stations, or from the airport, at no extra cost if arranged in advance.
Your Wild Escape Awaits

Ready To Meet The Royal Bengal Tiger?

Tell us your dates and group size. Our Sundarban travel desk will build the itinerary, arrange forest permits and hold your boat — usually within two hours.

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