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Name: Sundarbans tour package — 2N/3D
Brand: FONIX WORLD Travels
SKU: sundarbans
Price: 9 INR
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Rating: 4.4 (529 reviews)

Boat safaris through the world's largest mangrove forest

4.4529 reviews
2 Nights / 3 Days(2N/3D)
India, West Bengal
easy pace
Great for family, friends, couples

Destinations: Kolkata → Godkhali → Gosaba → Sajnekhali → Dobanki

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Overview

About this Sundarbans trip

The Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove delta, where the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna split into hundreds of tidal creeks before reaching the Bay of Bengal. It's home to around 100 Royal Bengal tigers on the Indian side, as well as saltwater crocodiles, spotted deer and more than 250 bird species. You'll drive from Kolkata to the Godkhali jetty, board a private boat, and stay two nights at an eco-lodge on the edge of the reserve. Days are spent cruising the creeks and climbing the watchtowers at Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki. Tiger sightings are rare, but the mangroves themselves are the experience.

Two nights in a Sundarbans eco-lodge with full-day boat safaris to the watchtowers, village walks and Bonbibi folk theatre.

Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Stay: Eco-lodges and simple resorts
Transport: AC car/tempo traveller to Godkhali; private motorboat in the delta
Best time: November to February; the reserve is closed for 3 months each year (roughly June–August) for fish breeding
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose the Sundarbans?

UNESCO-listed mangrove forest and tiger reserve
Private boat for the full safari day
Dobanki canopy walk above the mangroves
Crocodiles, spotted deer, kingfishers and monitor lizards
Village walk and Bonbibi folk performance
Easy 3-hour drive from Kolkata

Trip highlights

Sajnekhali watchtower
Sudhanyakhali
Dobanki canopy walk
Mangrove Interpretation Centre
Bonbibi pala
Creek cruising

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Sundarbans

3 days, planned end to end

D1
- Early pickup in Kolkata (Sealdah/airport/hotel)
- Drive to Godkhali jetty (approx. 3 hours)
- Board the boat and cruise to your eco-lodge, with lunch on board
- Village walk at sunset and an evening Bonbibi folk performance
D2
- Board at sunrise with a forest-department guide
- Sajnekhali watchtower and Mangrove Interpretation Centre
- Sudhanyakhali watchtower — the best chance of spotting a tiger
- Dobanki canopy walk, with lunch on board the boat
D3
- Early-morning creek cruise for birding
- Breakfast and check out
- Boat to Godkhali and drive to Kolkata (arrive by mid-afternoon)

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

2 nights at an eco-lodge or resort near Gosaba/Pakhiralaya
All meals from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 3
Private boat for all cruises and safaris
Forest-department guide and Sundarbans entry permits (Indian nationals)
AC vehicle Kolkata–Godkhali–Kolkata
Evening folk performance

Not included

Camera fees inside the reserve
Netidhopani or other deep-forest permits
Permit surcharges for foreign nationals
Beverages and bottled water beyond the included amount
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

Eco-lodges and simple resorts

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

AC car/tempo traveller to Godkhali; private motorboat in the delta

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Kolkata to Sundarbans · Full-Day Boat Safari · Return to Kolkata

Route

Route map

7 stops from start to finish

KolkataStart
2GodkhaliStop 2
3GosabaStop 3
4SajnekhaliStop 4
5SudhanyakhaliStop 5
6DobankiStop 6
KolkataFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

November to February; the reserve is closed for 3 months each year (roughly June–August) for fish breeding

Things to carry

Original photo ID (needed for the permit)
Binoculars and a zoom lens
Light jacket for the boat in winter
Mosquito repellent
Cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
Neutral-coloured clothing

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Will we see a tiger?

Honestly, probably not. Tigers here are elusive and the forest is dense. Sightings happen on only a small share of trips. You'll almost certainly see deer, crocodiles, monitor lizards and plenty of birds.

Do we get off the boat in the forest?

No, only at fenced watchtower complexes. Walking in the core forest isn't permitted for safety reasons.

Is it safe to stay overnight?

Yes. The lodges are in fenced villages outside the tiger habitat, and boats don't run after dark.

Do foreign nationals need a different permit?

Yes. Foreign nationals pay higher fees and need passport details for the permit. Please send us a passport copy at least a week before travel.

Is it suitable for children and seniors?

Yes. Most of the trip is spent seated on the boat. Watchtowers involve a few flights of stairs.

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7–14 days before	50% refund
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