02nights 03days Wild Life Tour/Sundarban
Day 1: Kolkata – Godkhali - Sundarbans.
Pickup from Kolkata (From ParamaIsland,near Science City) and transfer to Godhkhali, a journey of about 3 hrs. After obtaining requisite Forest permission we transfer you from Godhkhali jetty by Motor Launch to the tourist lodge located in the Sunderbans Islands. This journey would take you down the rivers Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni and Gumdi in about an hour. In the afternoon after lunch, set off on motor boat and view wildlife from the Sajnekhali watchtower and visit the Sajnekhali Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre. Watch the sunset over the Sundarban National Park and return to your resort/hotel. Dinner and night halt at the resort/hotel/boat (As per your selection)
Day 2: Sundarbans
The second day involves a full day cruise through the rivers and narrow creeks and a lovely birding experience. Food would be prepared and served on the launch itself. Start after bed tea and visit the various watch towers of Sudhanyakhali, NetiDhopani(Subject to weather and tide permitting) as well as Do Banki. We would cross the rivers and creeks of Pitchkhali, Kholakhali, Sarakkhali, Sundarkhali, Gazikhali, Pirkhali, Choragazikhali, DeulBharani, and reach the Dobanki watch Tower.The canopy walk at Do Banki gives you an opportunity to view wildlife from a netted enclosure. Next on our itinerary would be the Spotted Deer Rehabilitation Centre. Thereafter, enjoy the thrill of cruising deep in the “Indian Amazon” as India Beacons calls it and also around the islands of the Sunderban Tiger Project Area. Let yourself be guided by our Naturalist and Guide to view the Mangrove forest from close quarters, deep inside the creeks and return in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Sundarbans – Godkhali - Kolkata
In the morning, we cruise along the creeks and take you for a village tour at Chargheri Char, the Southernmost village of South 24 Parganas. This is a special attraction of the India Beacons tour where you have a chance to get a feel of the "Mudflats". An important physical feature of Sundarban is the "Mudflats". Do not forget to carry your Bermudas as the inviting waters of the Sundarbans entice you to wade through them and frolick on the "Mudflats". You may be lucky enough to see small Octopus, Star Fish, Jelly Fish, Horse shoe Crab, prawn seeds as well as many other variety of fishes etc. Optional activity involves country boat ride along the jungles.
We then set off for a visit to a village and learn about the experiences of the villagers in the forest. Meet the fishermans, the Honey Collectors as well as the woodcutters and share their experiences of the Jungle.
After lunch at the resort/boat, at around 12:00 p.m, we depart for Godhkhali to be transferred to Kolkata. Arrive at Kolkata by about 5:30 / 6:00 pm. Tour ends with sweet memories.