Kolkata: Sundarban Mangrove Forest Private Tour & Safari
ID: GYG1086265-1668305
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore the Sundarbans on a private tour from Kolkata. Enjoy a boat ride through the mangroves, spot wildlife, and experience local culture with songs and stories.
Leave behind the hum of Kolkata as dawn paints the sky. The road leads you past quaint villages and endless rice paddies, until you arrive at Godkhali Jetty – the gateway to the world’s largest mangrove forest.
A gentle boat ride carries you deep into the Sundarbans, where every creek tells a story. Lunch is served on deck as brahminy kites soar overhead. By afternoon, climb the Sajnekhali watchtower, spotting crocodiles sunbathing and herons balancing on roots.
As the sun sets, reach your jungle lodge. Locals greet you with soulful songs and stories of the forest goddess Bonbibi. Under the stars, the forest feels alive.
Lose yourself in the mangroves. Your boat winds through hidden creeks, where dolphins arc in the water and saltwater crocodiles glide silently. At Dobanki’s canopy walk, float above the mangroves, gazing over endless green.
The forest feels like a living theatre — each ripple, each birdcall a scene in its eternal play. In the evening, stroll through a village, meeting families who live in harmony with this raw, untamed wilderness.
The final morning brings your best chance to glimpse the Royal Bengal Tiger as it patrols the riverbanks. Your adventure begins at sunrise, driving through Bengal’s countryside before boarding your boat at Godkhali. The river welcomes you, and as you cruise, kingfishers dart by while mudskippers hop on the banks.
The Sajnekhali watchtower offers you a glimpse of Sundarbans wildlife. Even if the striped monarch remains hidden, the forest still brims with drama — from eagles circling overhead to deer frozen in watchful silence.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of spotting wildlife in the Sundarbans, including crocodiles
- Enjoy a boat ride through the world's largest mangrove forest
- Climb the Sajnekhali watchtower for panoramic views of the forest
- Experience the local culture
- Stay in a jungle lodge and enjoy a morning safari to spot the Royal Bengal Tiger
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves a fair amount of walking and boat travel.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Bring insect repellent and sunscreen.
INCLUDED
- Private guided tour
- Hotel pick-up from Kolkata and drop-off
- 1 night stay in hotel in Sunderban with breakfast
- 2 private Boat safari
- Visit to Sajnekhali watchtower
- Visit to Dobanki canopy walk
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Food and Beverages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.