QUICK SUNDERBAN

08:00 A.M: Departure from Kolkata in a vehicle and surface transfer to the Jetty from where the water way starts . Sundarban is on water body , no road connection available. Our guest will reach the Government authorised Jetty called ‘Goadkhali ‘/ ‘Sonakhali’. The Motorised boat will wait at Jetty to welcome guests . Packed breakfast will be provided in Vehicle while travelling to Sundarban Jetty.
11:30 A.M: Meet and greet by our Sundarban representative at Goadkhali / Sonakhali boat jetty and guest will board the boat to get transferred to the Sundarban resort, enroute sightseeing will be done.
11:30 A.M: Departure by Boat for Gosaba Sightseeing, on the way visit Hamilton bungalow, Rabindranath Bungalow. A welcome drink is served en-route followed by tea coffee You will enjoy the daily life of people on both sides of the river.
1.30 P.M: Enjoy Lunch while on move on Board.
3.30 P.M: Enjoy the sunset cruise while visiting Jatirampur Bird Sanctuary. Evening relaxes amidst the serene nature.
4.00 P.M: Tea/Coffee will be served on board.
4.30 P.M: Arrival at prebooked Hotel / Resort. Our resort is located just on the bunk of the river facing the Sundarban Tiger Reserve Forest. Check-in and fresh n up.
6.30 P.M: Evening enjoy at Resort along with light evening snacks. If the tribal dance or folk song is arranged on extra cost that will be an extra enjoyment.
8.30 P.M: Dinner at Hotel restaurant. Overnight at Tiger camp resort.

08:00 A.M.: Wake-up call. Breathe fresh on this beautiful morning and get ready for a thrilling cruise.
08:30 A.M.: Breakfast at Resort.
09:00 A.M.: Check out from the Resort.
09:30 A.M.: Today morning start with an exciting boat cruise through the creeks and dense forest of Sundarban. Today we visit the Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower and Cruise through the Rivers and creeks of Pitchkhali- Sarakhkhali- Sudhanyokhali- BonobibiBharani. A fun-filled cruise through the creeks of the Sundarban Tiger Project Area will be your lifetime experience. Today you will also visit the famous Dobanki Watch Tower, where you will walk through the canopy inside the forest camp. You can experience the caged animals along the way of the canopy with the view of the forest surrounded. Here the Spotted Deer are kept under Rehabilitation Centre. Your cruise will continue through Malta – Sea Face (viewpoint of Bay of Bengal) – crossing through the 5-river junction point with huge water bodies all around.
02:00 P.M.: Lunch on Boat.
03:30 P.M.: Arrival at Godkhali & way back to Kolkata.
06:30 P.M.: Arrival at Kolkata and the tour ends with a memorable mangrove Trip.

Sundarban is the largest mangrove reserve forest in the world. Mangroves which are generally salt-tolerant plants have adapted themselves to this salty atmosphere by developing breathing roots which grow vertically from the ground. Some important mangrove species which can be seen during Sundarban Tours are Sundari, Champa, genoa, hatal, dhundul, garjan, golpati, kankra, garan and keora tree.

The Royal Bengal Tiger, the national animal of India is the main attraction in the Sundarban tour package. If you are enough lucky, this iconic beast can give you a glimpse during your Sundarban Tour Package. As per the last tiger census, there are about 250 to 300 tigers in Sundarban. This super predator preys mainly on chital or spotted deer, wild boar, monkeys, goats and other small creatures. In recent years, due to the lack of food in a jungle area, some Bengal Tigers have become man-eaters and human-tiger conflict has become a common phenomenon here. Apart from tiger, other species that can be found during your Sundarban Tour are jungle cat, fishing cat, leopard cat, wild boar, chital or spotted deer, common otter, estuarine crocodile, water monitor lizard, king Kobra, common rat snake, common krait, monkeys, olive ridley turtle, green sea turtle, hawksbill turtle, fiddler crab, mud crab and the king crab.

Sundarban is a paradise for bird watchers thanks to its biological diversity, and location on migratory routes covering lush green wild forest and salty river bed. Every year hundreds of bird species populate or pass this world heritage acclaimed national park for breeding, resting and migrating making this great land the ideal spot for bird watchers and heaven for ornithologists.

You can find as many as 248 species of birds during your Sundarban Tour Package from Kolkata includes a large no of migratory birds in winter like the Eurasian curlew, black-tailed godwit, scarlet-backed flowerpecker, common sandpiper, marsh sandpiper, lesser sand plover, dusky warbler, greenish warbler, jungle babbler, pacific golden plover, grey plover, Pallas's gull, common Iora, orange-headed thrush, Tickell's thrush, mangrove whistler, yellow wagtail.

Sundarban welcomes tourists throughout the year. To reach Sundarban from Kolkata merely takes 2 to 2.30 hrs by car. So travelling is not a matter. Now the fact is WHEN?

It is not advisable to visit Sundarban between the end of March and to end of September. As Sundarban is adjacent to the Bay of Bengal, tourists can experience heavy rainfall in the monsoon season (July to September) including thunderstorms and lightning. During monsoons, all rivers swell up and flow above the danger mark causing a flood-like situation. We would never recommend any tourists book a Sundarban Package Tour during monsoon.

Travellers may experience scorching heat and exhausting humidity between the end of March and to end of July which is basically Summer. All of a sudden a life-threatening sou'wester or locally known as "Kal Baisakhi" may appear. This is a very dangerous period to travel riverine Sundarban.

However, the best time to book a Sundarban Package is in the winter (end of October to end of March). Winter is very pleasant and ideal for travelling between various islands, river creeks and mangrove forests in Sundarban. You don't have to worry about any storms or rainfall. With an average temperature between 12 C to 20 C, you can enjoy the amazing beauty of this world heritage site to its full extent. Travelling in a foggy winter through narrow creeks and rivers in the Sundarban mangrove forest is thrilling. You will be overwhelmed by the enchanting beauty of the forest.

By Air: The distance between Sundarban and its nearest airport is around 114 km. At Meilleur Holidays, we provide complete pickup and drop facility for Sundarban travellers from Airport. Depending upon the group size SUV, Tempo Traveller or Luxury Coaches are arranged for a comfortable journey.

By Rail: Sundarban is well connected by rail route also. Canning is the nearest station in Sundarban. It is almost 57 km or 1.30 hrs journey from Kolkata. Everyday many local trains depart from Sealdah station to Canning at 1 hour interval. It is all EMU coaches with 9 or 12 boogie. You will not find any express train between these two destinations. Travellers can experience heavy crowed unless they choose an early morning train. Many Sundarban Package Tour operators who frequently arrange Sundarban Group Departures generally prefer early morning train to Travel Sundarban from Kolkata.

By Road: A long drive to Sundarban by road is amazing. There are two roadways for Sundarban Trip. First one is Basanti State expressway. The journey through this road is pleasant and scenic. Another one is Baruipur-Canning State Highway. Many tour operator prefers Basanti expressway as in terms of safety and comfort, road journey is best. If required, you can have tea break in the middle of your journey.

Water Way: You can add some extra spices in your Sundarban Tour if you choose a river cruise from Kolkata. You can book MV Paramhamsa which is a luxury Sundarban Cruise from Kolkata. It is a four-decked luxury cruise with all modern facilities & amenities. The world-class service and onboard experienced chefs will take care of your appetite with mouth watering dishes as your choice.

 Carry back all non-degradable litter such as empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc. These must not litter the environment or be buried. They must be disposed in municipal dustbins only.
 Keep all pollutants away from streams and lakes.
 Do respect people's privacy while taking photographs. Ask for prior permission before taking a photograph. Dress modestly. Be aware of the customs and manners and culture of the local people.
 Avoid loud music and noise.
 Always keep your Identity Card / Passport Copies to avoid hasslement in hotels/Forest Check points.
 Do Use dustbin in public places and boat as you are also responsible for clean environment.
 Make sure you are well aware of Restricted Area Permit and Protected Area Permit before visiting Sundarbans.
 Drink sufficient amount of water to avoid dehydration.
 Remember to register at the forest or wildlife check posts before entering for your safety.
 While walking , wear comfortable shoes since the trails can get rough at places.
 Always travel with a forest guide. While trekking, always follow the designed path, do not interrupt the fragile vegetation.
 Applying of sunscreen is a necessity to avoid sunburns and always carry sunglasses and hats while touring.
 Drinking alcohol on board in strictly prohibited . Forest department may take serious action against such activity . During resort stay no such restrictions.

 Don’t disturb wildlife or its habitat.
 Don't play loud music inside the forested areas.
 Don’t buy endangered species or antiques.
 Don’t smoke, drink alcohol or talk loudly near sacred places.
 Don’t pluck plants or flowers.
 Don’t use Plastic Bags or Plastic Bottles in the forest area as plastic does NOT decay itself & harms the natural environment. If you do use plastic kindly don't throw in the forest and carry back.
 Don’t throw cigarette buts on leaf litter as they are an important cause for forest fires.
 Do not leave any non-biodegradable items.
 Do not scribble on trees, rocks and buildings.
 Do not destroy any type of vegetation or plants during your visit here.
 Do not take away flora and fauna in the forms of cuttings, seeds or roots. It is illegal, especially in the Himalayas. The environment is really delicate in this region and the bio-diversity of the region has to be protected at all costs.
 Do not use pollutants such as detergent, in streams or springs while washing and bathing.
 Do not use wood as fuel to cook food at the campsite
 Do not consume aerated drinks, alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicant and throw bottles in the wild.
 Do not tempt the locals, especially children by offering them foodstuff or sweets. Respect local traditions.
 Polythene and plastics are non biodegradable and unhealthy for the environment and must not be used and littered.
 Avoid entering the temple premises if you are on your menstrual cycle. It is followed by all locals and expected from tourists as well.
 The left hand is considered to be somewhat polluted. Avoid handing money or tapping anyone with the left hand.
 In hills - locals are conservative and do not appreciate the public display of affection. Keep a check on your body language and choice of words as well.
 It is not allowed to swim in the rivers, lakes or glaciers in the protected areas.
 Buying or dealing in products made from the skins of endangered species or of any another animal is strictly prohibited. Buying and selling of antiques are also illegal as per the government norms.