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What is the best time to visit Sundarbans?
Unlike most National parks, The Sundarbans National Park is open through out the year. But maximum tourist visit the Sundarbans National Park between September to March. During this time the weather is pleasant and crocodiles are seen basking in the river banks. Try to avoid the Christmas & New Year weekends as hoards of tourist decent on the rivers and it becomes very noisy to sight animals. Yet October to March is the best to enjoy Sundarban tour package due to the pleasant climate. But during the summers the chances of sighting of animals are higher as they come near the artificial water bodies adjoining the watchtowers.

How can I plan my Sundarban tour package? How to visit Sundarban?
Sundarbans National Park is located about a hundred kilometres from Kolkata. There are several places where you can take overnight accommodation and then you can go for boat Safari tour starting from half day or one day or 2 days tour. The places which provide decent accommodations are Pakhirala Village, Bali Island, Dayapur Island,  these are located opposite Sajnekhali watch tower. Otherwise you can stay at Jharkali which is closer to the core area of the forest take the boat tours. About Safari will charge you anything between INR 3000 to 6000 per day depending upon the season you are travelling. The cost of jungle entry guide charges over and above this. Or you can avail a Sundarban tour package from Kolkata which covers all expenses.

Is Sundarban safe to visit? Is Sundarban safe for tourists?
Sundarban is the worlds largest mangrove forests in the planet earth. What makes it more unique is the presence of Royal Bengal Tiger. Crocodiles are found in abundance in these forest. There has not been a single instance of Tiger or Crocodile attack on the tourists. Whenever you are entering the forests you need to take a mandatory guide along. People also inquire about mosquitoes and other insects, but you can be rest assured that there is no problems from them either.

What are the park entry charges to Sundarbans?
As of 15/04/2021 For a single day tour to Sundarbans covering Sajnekhali, Sudhayakhali & DoBanki Watch Towers the entry charges are as follows. Boat Entry To Jungle Rs 500 for Indians & Rs 1000 for Non Indians. Per Head Entry Charges for Indians is Rs 100 & Rs 200 for Non Indians. Guide Charges Is Rs 500 for Indians and for Non Indians It is Rs 1000/-. For Bonnie Camp and Kalash Island the same charges apply. For Nethidhopani Watchtowers which is only watchtower inside the core area all the charges are double. These charges sometimes changes due to peak season so you can call us before planning Sundarban tour package.
**About Guide The guides in the Sundarbans are local villagers with some extent of education and lot of knowledge about the jungle & animals. But the guides are not very competent in any other language that Bengali. If you are looking for a professional guide with knowledge of English and Hindi then you need to book one separately.

How can I go for Sundarban tour packages from Kolkata?
By Train- From Kolkata you can go to Sunderbans by a train till Canning (1 Hours) from Sealdah Station In Kolkata, and then take road transport till Godhkhali (1 Hours). From Godkhali you need to cross ferry and reach Gosaba Town (30 Minutes). From there you need to take a auto van or mechanized rickshaw van for about 45 minutes to reach Pakhirala Village where accommodation is available in various resorts & Lodges. Alternately from Canning you can take Bus, Auto or shared Jeep transportation to Jharkhali where you will find accommodation. If you are travelling by train remember these trains are public transports and does not have any reservation systems or any 1st class or 2nd class compartments. These are suburban daily commute trains for lakhs of people who come and return to the City regularly for employments & other requirements. Sometimes they tend to get overcrowded and becomes very unpleasant for tourists.

By Road- There are two popular roads connecting to Sundarban. One via Baruipur Canning which is about 100 kms from Kolkata and takes about 4 hours drive due to heavy traffic. The other road is via Basanti Highway which is longer distance but the traffic is low hence the journey time is little less. So if you want to approach Sundarbans Via Godkhali you will be dropped there and take the same ferry & land route to Pakhirala. However if you want to go to Jharkhali you can directly reach there by driving your car.

What is famous in Sundarbans? What is Sundarbans famous for?
The Sundarbans forest is home to many rare and globally threatened wildlife species such as the estuarine crocodile (Crocodilus porosus), royal Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris), Water monitor lizard (Varanus salvator), Gangetic dolphin (Platinista gangetica), and olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). The forest in India is divided into the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and 24 Parganas (South) Forest Division, and is the only mangrove forest in the world where tigers are found.

How can I plan my Sundarban tour packages?
Sundarban National Park can be explored in multiple ways. If you are a solo or two traveler its best to  join groups leaving every Friday and Saturday for 1 Night & 2 Night Sundarban Tour packages. But if you have head strength is more than 5 then you can customize your tour any day of the week. Even day tour from Kolkata is a organised by us which is bit hectic yet can fit into your hectic schedule. Luxury tour packages like AC House Boat, Luxury resort accommodation, photography tour, adventure tours are also available on request. Request your call to our number for further details and we can customized Sundarban tour package.​

How many tigers are in Sundarbans?
The latest estimate suggest the tiger numbers in the Indian Sunderbans indicate an increase in the population of big cats. According to the West Bengal Forest Department, the tiger count for the year 2019-20 rose to 96, from 88 in 2018-19. However if you are traveling to sight the Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild then you might be in for disappointment, because tiger sightings are very rare but not impossible. There is a Jharkhali Tiger rescue center which captures these creatures which come into the villages for easy prey as they could either be injured or old to hunt. You can take a look at these royal creatures in captivity here along with some Crocodile too.


What are the chances of sighting tigers in Sundarban Tour Packages?
The latest estimates suggest the royal bengal tiger numbers in the Indian Sunderbans indicate an increase in the population of big cats. According to the West Bengal Forest Department, the tiger count for the year 2019-20 rose to 96, from 88 in 2018-19. However if you are traveling to sight the Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild then you might be in for disappointment, because tiger sightings are very rare but not impossible. There is a Jharkhali Tiger rescue center which captures these creatures which come into the villages for easy prey as they could either be injured or old to hunt. You can take a look at these royal creatures in captivity here along with some Crocodile too.

Day 1 8 Am : After Breakfast at your hotel and leave Calcutta by Air Conditioned Car/Passenger Van for your Sundarban Tour. Guests can also have a pick up point from Science city at 8.30 am. Three and half hours of journey to Godkhali, the last road ends here in India Mainland. 12 Noon: Board Boat then visit the island of Gosaba which is the biggest market for hundreds of villages around. 1.30 Pm: Reach our Resort on the island of Dayapur, followed by lunch. 3.00 Pm: A walk through the beautiful paddy fields and the village of honey collectors and fishermen, looking out for local rituals and beliefs. This village has no cars or electricity. 3.30 Pm: Boat ride for bird watching, during two to three hours, spotting seven types of kingfisher, egret, Brahmani eagles, pond heron, black cormorants, etc and above all getting introduced to the lovely mangroves, surreal creatures fiddler crabs, mud skipper fish etc. 6.30 Pm: Return to the Resort, just after the sunset. 7 Pm: An enchanting evening with the local tribal Dance & Song Groups perform for you, you can join them and have a gala time. A session of refreshments. 9 Pm: Dinner is served according to the leisure of every individual guest, getting prepared to spend the night in the luxury of our resorts.
​Day 2 7.30 Am: We start as early as possible, board Luxury boat, get the required permissions & Forest approved guide from the forest office, and head off into the jungle, with one of the biggest mangroves of the world, rich in flora and fauna. This boat cruise will last till sunset and during this period we will visit 3 watch towers, namely Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki. This Covers Sajnekhali Tiger Project, Crocodile Project, Turtle Project, Mangrove Interpretation Center, Bono Bibi Temple, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Dobanki Watch Tower, Canopy walk, Pirkhali, Gazikhali & other narrow Creeks,  Pancha Mukhani(Five river confluence). Cruising  the small channels and creeks we will try to spot different wildlife, spotted dear, wild boars, civet cat, monitor lizard, crocodiles, dolphins and of courses the Royal Bengal Tigers. Breakfast, lunch and other refreshments will be cooked and served on the boat. 4.30 to 5 Pm: We End Boat Ride at Godhkhali. Then we start our journey back for Kolkata and reach by 8 pm.

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Sundarban Tour Packages From Kolkata- ​We are a Tour Operator Of Sundarbans and in 2020 we are now 10 years Into operations. Sundarban is a mangrove forest near kolkata. The Mangrove jungle offers boat safaris and can be explored in 2/3 days trip from kolkata. We operate Day Trip, 1 Night 2 Days Tour, 2 Nights 3 Days Tour Package. Trips can be customized as well group departure are available which are very cost friendly. We have option of door step pickup and drop from your hotel/home. We can arrange trips at very short notices with pickup and drop from Kolkata airport or Howrah/Sealdah Rail station of your choice. Over the years many thousands of tourists from India & Abroad have visited the Sundarban Tiger Reserve with us and enjoyed our hospitality. We have Online booking systems, quality accommodations, great food, guided trips for you to enjoy a trip to Sundarbans. Day Tour are suited for people who are on tight schedule, whereas you can also spare 2 or 3 days to experience the fierce & beautiful Sundarbans. The Biosphere Reserve are open throughout the year, so you can plan a Sundarban Tour Package From Kolkata any day to enjoy the Sundarban boat safari Trip. Add the sea food delicacy and trip will be a memory to remember forever. We also offer trips of Kolkata, Gangasagar, Mousuni Island as well as other beach towns in Bengal. Our main organization Jungle Safari Tours to Kaziranga & Other Wildlife forests are also arranged. 

HOW MUCH TIME TO VISIT 
Sundarban tour has lot of activity, with lots of watch towers and creeks to visit for animal sightings. If you are on tight schedule and go for a Day Trip To Sundarbans, you will visit Sajnekhali Tiger Project & Sudhanya Khali Watch Tower and few Narrow Creeks. If You opt for 1 Night 2 Days Trip additionally you will visit the Bird Sanctuary, Do Banki Watch Tower, a sunset cruise and narrow creeks. And If you are interested in 2 Nights 3 Days Sundarban Tour Package, you will cover the village visit, or add Nethidhopani Watch Tower, Jharkhali Tiger Rescue center, Bonnie Camp, Etc.
 

HOW TO VISIT
To approach Sundarban National Park, you have to start from kolkata and travel by road for about 100 kms where the main land ends. After there it takes around 1.5 hours by boat/or 15 minutes by local transportation from where the buffer area of the  jungle and Sundarban Tour starts. There are also train connectivity & Public Buses plying but are not very convenient for tourists. You can rely on us for giving a very comfortable transportation option depending upon your group strength and at a budget you choose, call us for assistance.

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Day 1 8 Am : After Breakfast at your hotel and leave Calcutta by Air Conditioned Car/Passenger Van for your Sundarban Tour. Guests can also have a pick up point from Science city at 8.30 am. Three and half hours of journey to Godhkhali, the last road ends here in India Mainland. 12 Noon: Board Boat then visit the island of Gosaba which is the biggest market for hundreds of villages around. 1.30 Pm: Reach our Resort on the island of Dayapur, followed by lunch. 3.00 Pm: A walk through the beautiful paddy fields and the village of honey collectors and fishermen, looking out for local rituals and beliefs. This village has no cars or electricity. 3.30 Pm: Boat ride for bird watching, during two to three hours, spotting seven types of kingfisher, egret, Brahmani eagles, pond heron, black cormorants, etc and above all getting introduced to the lovely mangroves, with surreal creatures like fiddler crabs, mud skipper fish etc. 6.30 Pm: Return to the Resort, just after the sunset. 7 Pm: An enchanting evening with the local tribal Dance & Song Groups perform for you, you can join them and have a gala time. A session of refreshments. 9 Pm: Dinner is served according to the leisure of every individual guest, getting prepared to spend the night in the luxury of our resorts.
Day 2 7.30 Am: We start as early as possible, board Luxury boat, get the required permissions & Forest approved guide from the forest office, and head off into the jungle, with one of the biggest mangroves of the world, rich in flora and fauna. This boat cruise will last till sunset and during this period we will visit 3 watch towers, namely Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki. This Covers Sajnekhali Tiger Project, Crocodile Project, Turtle Project, Mangrove Interpretation Center, Bono Bibi Temple, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Dobanki Watch Tower, Canopy walk, Pirkhali, Gazikhali & other narrow Creeks,  Pancha Mukhani(Five river confluence). Cruising  the small channels and creeks we will try to spot different wildlife, spotted dear, wild boars, civet cat, monitor lizard, crocodiles, dolphins and of courses the Royal Bengal Tigers. Breakfast, lunch and other refreshments will be cooked and served on the boat.

Day 3  8 am: Breakfast is served in Resort. 9.00 Am:  A small walk in the village for pictures of sunrise, mangroves, village and birds, or else cycle can be provided for the ones who would like to explore the island on wheels. 12 Noon Lunch Is Served. Then we start boat to return to Godhkhali. Then to Kolkata we reach about 5.30 Pm. With you end you Sundarban tour package & Jungle Safari. ​

​​​5.00 Am: Start for your Sundarban Tour from Kolkata by AC Car/Van. Three and half hours of drive to Godkhali, the last road point in Mainland India.
8.30 Am: Board the boat tour for Cruise In The Sundarbans, and reach our Resort where breakfast and tea will be served. After Breakfast Again start boat and reach Sajnekhali. After getting the Entry Permission & Guide we head off into the vast Sundarban forest for our rendezvous with one of the biggest mangroves of the world, rich in flora and fauna. This boat cruise will ring this period we will visit 2 watch towers, namely Sajnekhali & Sudhanyakhali.
Cruising the small channels and creeks we will try to spot different wildlife, spotted dear, wild boars, civet cat, monitor lizard, crocodiles, dolphins and of course the tigers and diverse types of birds. Lunch will be served on return to resort at 3.00 pm. Boats are equipped with clean western and Indian style toilets.
4.00 PM : Return to Gadhkhali the car and start for Kolkata. With that we end our Sundarban Tour.

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Sundarban Tour or Sundarbans National Park is best visited during winter (between December and February) & for bird watching September to March offers migrating birds. In the winters crocodiles sun basking in the mud flats are very common sights. In the summers when the natural sweet water sources dries up it is not very uncommon to see deers, wild boars and even tigers visiting the artificial ponds created near the watchtowers to quench their thirst. Sundarban tours are open all around the year and it offers different variety of charms in different season.

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Sundarban is home to the Royal Bengal Tigers, Crocodiles in the backwaters, the world largest mangrove forest, an unpolluted atmosphere and numerous other wildlife. If you opt for a day tour to Sundarbans your more likely to see spotted deer, crocodile, monitor lizard, etc. If you are opting for longer Sundarban tour packages then there are more chances of bird encounters like kingfishers, herons, and many other species. Also you can see lot of reptiles like snakes which are unique to Sunderbans. So be wise to choose the best package to suit your taste. Longer duration adventurous Sundarban Tour Package from Kolkata can be organized upon request so decide wisely to enjoy Sundarbans Tour Package. Of course you can come across the Royal Bengal Tigers on any day crossing the rivers or just majestically lazing on the mudflats.