Sunderbans Cruises Travel Package India
Overview
Experience the nature at its purest form at the Sunderbans. The mangrove of Sunderbans has a dazzling display of scores of mysterious and unique fauna with an amazing diversity. It hosts some enticing variety of wildlife like the famous Royal Bengal Tigers, crocodiles, dolphins, fishing cats, wild boars, Pythons, King cobras and more. All tours are guided tours with the wild lifer, lifeguards and full service for drinks and munching snacks while on excursions.
Day 1 : Namkhana
The guest will check in at Millennium Jetty by 1030hrs and the cruise will start at 1100hrs. We will sail towards the south along the Sunderban Ganges. The cruiser will sail through several heritage sites for seven hours and will reach Namkhana. It’s a fisherman’s cove and a Gateway for Sunderbans. The cruiser would be parked here for the night. Guests can unwind and experience the beauty of the river. Guests can also do several activities, which they can enjoy. In the evening there will be entertainment programme with modern Bengali and Hindi music.
Day 2 : Sunderban Village- Nethidopani / Dobanki
Watch the spectacular sunrise at 0530hrs while the cruiser sails past Namkhana. This busy fishing harbor gives an insight on a fisherman’s lifestyle. You can interact with the small fishing boats along the cruiser and buy fresh seafood which can be cooked in the live kitchen counter at dinner. Later, navigate through the narrower creek of Hatania – Doania. The guests will have the first glimpse of the dense mangrove and the vast river system with several creeks flowing into the main rivers. This day the guests will experience the lifestyle at Sunderbans, their traditions and culture along with the rich bio diversity of the region.The first excursion will be a walk through the Mangrove forest at Lothian Island. After this the cruiser will sail through the River Malta. An interesting play of tide can be experienced. The next excursion will be in the afternoon after lunch to watchtowers at some of the islands with a canopy walk– Nethidopani, Dobanke, Sajnekhali along with a wildlife expert, who will guide the guests to experience the forest, site animals and birds; explain various mangrove species and tell the interesting stories of the islands.Later in the evening before the sunset, the vessel will anchor at a beautiful Sunderban village. The village tour is an interesting experience of farming, paddy being husked, collected honey being packed, fishing, prawn culture and various occupations of the region. At the village, the local artist will perform the traditional dance drama Bon Bibiphala, a rich folklore of Sunderbans. In the evening enjoy the entertainment programme which will have rural Bengali folk drama and folklore.
Day 3 : Sudhyonokhali
Early in the morning visit Sudhyonokhali, the most popular Sunderban Island. After breakfast, the guest will be transferred to the creek boat to experience the mangrove by the waterway. Our next stop would be at Bhagavatpur crocodile project. At Bhagavatpur, there is a breeding center of the estuarine crocodiles and alligators. In the evening relish the classical and folk music on board and relax.
Day 4 : Sunderbans to Kolkata
The vessel again will cross over Namkhanaand will head back home, sailing past the several heritage ghats of Kolkata. The vessel will reach Kolkata in the forenoon depending on the tide.