Sundarbans Extreme with Royal Bengal Tiger

ITINERARY

• 01 Kolkata (Calcutta) – Gateway to Eastern India
  • Overview

  Arrive early morning at Kolkata International Airport, where you will be received and assisted by our representative. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation after your journey.
  In the afternoon, explore the cultural and colonial heritage of Kolkata — often regarded as the intellectual and artistic capital of India. Visit:

  • Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh), showcasing colonial-era architecture
  • The iconic Victoria Memorial, a grand marble monument to the British Raj
  • Belur Math, the serene headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission on the banks of the Hooghly River
  • Your specialist guide will provide historical and cultural insights to contextualize the region before you enter the wilderness.
     

  Overnight at the hotel in Kolkata.

• 02 Kolkata – Sundarbans National Park (Mangrove Wilderness Begins)
  • Overview

  After an early breakfast, drive approximately 2½ hours to Sonakhali jetty via Basanti Port. Here, board your private boat and begin a spectacular 2-hour cruise through winding tidal rivers and narrow creeks — your first introduction to the unique mangrove ecosystem of the Sundarbans.
  Arrive at your eco-friendly jungle camp on Bali Island, located near the National Park’s West Range Office. After lunch at the camp, head out for your first wildlife cruise to Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower.
  This region offers excellent opportunities to observe:

  • Spotted deer
  • Wild boar
  • Estuarine crocodiles
  • Monitor lizards
  • Rich birdlife including kingfishers, herons, and raptors

  
  And, with luck, the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger
  Return to camp by evening. Dinner and overnight at the jungle camp.

• 03 Deep Exploration of Sundarbans National Park
  • Overview

  Today is dedicated to full-day exploration of the Sundarbans — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most fascinating tidal mangrove ecosystems in the world.
  Cruise through remote channels to Netidhopani Watch Tower, an area known for tiger movement and exceptional birding. Your specialist wildlife naturalist will interpret animal behaviour, tidal ecology, and the delicate predator-prey dynamics unique to this habitat.
  Lunch will be served onboard as you continue wildlife observation.
  The Sundarbans is home to:

  • Royal Bengal Tiger (adapted to a semi-aquatic environment)
  • Fishing cats
  • Saltwater crocodiles
  • Gangetic dolphins
  • Over 250 species of birds

  Return to camp by evening.
  After dinner, enjoy a traditional folk performance by local villagers — offering insight into the cultural resilience of communities living in harmony with this challenging landscape.
  Overnight at the jungle camp.

• 04 Sundarbans – Kolkata (Departure)
  • Overview

  Early morning birding cruise to Dobanki Watch Tower, where a canopy walk trail allows for elevated views over the forest — offering a unique perspective of the mangrove habitat and potential wildlife sightings.
  
  After an early lunch at camp, transfer by boat back to the jetty, followed by road transfer to Kolkata.
  Evening assistance for your onward flight, carrying unforgettable memories of India’s most mysterious and biologically unique wilderness.