Sundarbans National Park
Wildlife Of Sunderbans National Park
Overview
Lying in eastern India, the Sundarbans is a vast area of mangrove forest, and part of the world’s largest delta, formed by the Rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. It is also the world’s largest estuarine forest. In a landscape dominated by great tidal creeks and waterways, the only way to access and enjoy the unique area is on motorized boats of various sizes.
The Sundarbans is also a treat for wildlife. For birdwatchers, the attractions include Brown-winged Kingfisher, Grey-headed Lapwing, Pallas Fish Eagle, Buffy Fish Owl, Lesser Adjutant, or maybe a Mangrove Whistler or Masked Finfoot.
Apart from being home to hundreds of wetland birds, it is also home to the Saltwater Crocodile, the largest crocodile species alive today, and is one of the most unique tiger habitats in the world, and is home to what is popularly known as ‘mangrove tigers’ or ‘swimming tigers’ With all these attractions, it’s no wonder that the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans are on every wildlifer’s bucket list.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner and Tea Service
Accommodation: Mangrove Whistler Cottage
When you arrive in Kolkata in the morning you are met and transferred by a comfortable vehicle to the jetty at Gadhkali. The 2½ hour drive takes through the lush-green rural Bengal landscape, dotted with its picturesque villages and quaint markets. Our personal boat, the M.B. Sundari awaits you here. You cruise down the rivers Hogol, Gomor, Durgaduani, Bidya and the Gumdi. As you sip tea or coffee, our resident naturalist explains the many mysteries of the Sunderbans. On this stretch alone you can see six different types of Kingfishers! A couple of pleasant hours later you arrive at the Sunderbans Jungle Camp on the Island of Bali. Here a sumptuous lunch awaits you and after a short rest in the well appointed cottages we take you down to Sajnekhali, to see the Mangrove Interpretation Center and return via the Sudhyanakhali watchtower. You can either dine aboard the boat or at the resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea Service
Accommodation: Mangrove Whistler Cottage
This day we take you on a full day cruise. We leave just after breakfast and head towards the canopied walk at Dobanki. We then proceed to the furthest point-Netidhopani, where you can see age-old excavations and view game from the watchtower. If you are lucky you can spot the famous swimming tigers of Sunderbans. We keep a sharp watch for basking Estuarine Crocodiles and the elusive Irrawaddy Dolphins. Lunch is on board and we return late in the evening after watching the spectacular sunset. In the evening the local village troupe enacts the opera based on the popular myth of the Goddess Bonobibi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Tea Service
Accommodation: None
We take you on a tour of the island village of Bali, where you can watch local residents conducting their everyday chores – fishing, weaving, and boat-making. A short cruise in country boats along the narrow canals completes the Sunderbans experience. After lunch, we transfer you back to Kolkata.
Highlights
Included
- Accommodation for 04 nights on Double sharing basis Assistance at arrival and departure
- All transfers in AC Vehicle Meals as per itinerary
- River cruise 04 National Park visit by boat cruise
- 01 Folk Dance Drama narrating the tales of Sunderban 01 Village visit
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