Tuesday 12 February 2013

Sunderban Sightseeing


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Kolkata: 

49, Ganesh Chandra Avenue, 1st Floor, Kolkata - 700 013, West Bengal, India.
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Charuprova Complex, Kadamtala, Jalpaiguri - 735 101, West Bengal, India.
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Tour Itinerary: One Night & Two Days/Two Nights & Three Days



Note: If you take 1N2D than we will cover 1st Day & 3rd Day Program.

1st Day: Kolkata - Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (West Bengal) 
Your journey will start in the morning from your pick up point from Priya Cinema, Kolkata (@ 07.30 am)through beautiful countryside and rural bazaar with a brief stopover for tea and refreshments. Around midday you arrive at Gothkhali Jetty (Travel by land ends here), where you will be greeted by your local guide and provided refreshments onboard your cruiser. We cruise through rivers Gomor, Durgadhwani to enter river Pitchkhali on banks of which lies resort overlooking the Sunderban Tiger Reserve (Total Journey: 4 Hours [Road 2 Hours: Boat 2 Hours). Optional Stopover: Gosaba is one of the earliest human settlements in the Sunderbans - to visit the house of Sir Danniel Hamilton - a Scottish banker who initiated the first co-operative movement of India in Sunderbans.



On your arrival you will be greeted by our team and checked into your accommodation at resort followed by a hot lunch. Your afternoon entails observing endemic and migratory birds and wildlife while you cruise through the creeks and canals of the Sunderban Tiger Reserve forest to Sajnekhali Watchtower and Mangrove Interpretation Centre whilst refreshments are served on board.

As the sun sets in the distant horizon we return to the resort to refresh and join us for Hi-Tea with Snacks by the evening bonfire to view Adibasi dance performed by the tribal’s of Sunderbans. The folklore depicts their century old cultural in its true native form. They showcase happiness and hardships in their lives through dance and recitals of their folklore.

A warm dinner cooked with farm fresh vegetables and is served at the Fisherman's Wharf dining hall which displays different tools used by the locals to catch fish ends your first day in the resort at Sundarban.

2nd Day:  Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (West Bengal)
Early morning at 05.00 am start from resort for birding. Full day Birding activities by exclusive boat. Breakfast & Lunch will serve on the boat. Before sunset return to resort. Evening tea/coffee & snacks at resort. 

3rd Day: Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (West Bengal)
As you wake up to the chirping of birds and morning wake up bell, a hot cup of tea is served in your balcony. View the array of birds in the fruit trees near your accommodation. Refresh before we head for the morning cruise into the Sunderban Tiger Reserve once again through creeks and rivers heading to the Sudhayakhali Watchtower. Walk through the caged walkways after disembarking towards the watchtower, searching for the elusive tiger. Keep a look at the sweet water pond where you may sight a deer drinking water or a water monitor lizard basking by the sun as well as monkeys and wild boars may be sighted nearby. Breakfast is served on board with refreshments as we cruise back to resort. After an early lunch you will be transferred back to Kolkata.


* Timing may vary depending upon tide, traffic and road conditions.


Inclusions:

  • Transfer by Sharing AC Bus from Priya Cinema - Kolkata to Gothkhali and back to Priya Cinema - Kolkata.
  • Accommodation. 
  • Cruise in Motor Boat in the Creeks & Forest by sharing boat on 1st & 3rd day. On 2nd day exclusive boat.
  • Food (2 Breakfast + 3 Lunch + 2 Evening Snacks + 2 Dinners).
  • Forest entry fee.


Exclusions:

  • Any Kind of personal expenses, tips, camera charges etc.
  • Mineral water, Soft drink & Hard Drinks.
  • Any thing which is not include in the inclusions. 




Special Note: We can customized the above itinerary as per guest requirement.