SUNDARBANS – MANGROVE WILDERNESS SAFARI
Mangrove Wilderness • River Safaris • Unique Ecosystem
3 Days / 2 Nights
₹
14,000
/ Person*
Quick Overview
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Destination: Sundarbans National Park
- Category: Wilderness • River Safaris
- Starting Price: ₹14,000 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- World’s largest mangrove forest (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Guided boat safaris through tidal rivers & creeks
- Watchtower visits for wildlife observation
- Unique mangrove flora, birdlife & estuarine ecosystem
- Traditional riverine villages and delta landscapes
- A wildlife experience found nowhere else in India
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
The Sundarbans is not a jungle you enter — it is a wilderness you navigate. Shaped by tides, rivers, and mangrove roots, this vast delta is home to an ecosystem unlike any other on Earth. Wildlife here is elusive, movement is dictated by water, and exploration happens slowly, by boat, through narrow creeks and wide river channels.
This experience is designed for travelers who value uniqueness over certainty. It is not about sightings on demand, but about understanding a fragile, powerful environment where nature sets the rules.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹14,000 – ₹17,000
Standard
- Comfortable delta lodge / eco-resort (3 ★ equivalent)
- Daily breakfast & dinner included
- Guided group boat safari
- Watchtower visits
- Best for: First-time Sundarbans visitors
₹19,000 – ₹24,000
Deluxe
- Premium eco-retreat with river-facing settings (4 ★ equivalent)
- Daily breakfast & dinner included
- Extended boat safari routes
- Guided mangrove interpretation
- Best for: Nature-focused travellers and couples
₹28,000 – ₹35,000
Premium
- Luxury eco-lodge with enhanced privacy (5 ★ equivalent)
- Daily breakfast & dinner included
- Smaller group or priority boat safari slots
- Senior naturalist-led interpretation
- Best for: Slow luxury explorers & ecosystem enthusiasts
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard: Eco-lodges and delta resorts (e.g., Sunderban Tiger Camp or similar)
- Deluxe: Premium mangrove retreats with river views (e.g., Sundarbans Jungle Camp – premium)
- Premium: Luxury eco-lodges with low-density layouts
Exact property confirmed at booking based on availability.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival | Gateway to the Delta
- Arrival at Kolkata Airport / Railway Station
- Road transfer to Sundarbans embarkation point
- Motorboat transfer through river channels to lodge
- Check-in and settle into delta surroundings
Evening:
- Introduction to the Sundarbans ecosystem
- Dinner at lodge
🏨 Overnight: Sundarbans
Day 2: Mangrove & River Safari Exploration
- Breakfast at lodge
- Morning & Afternoon boat safaris through mangrove creeks
- Visits to designated watchtowers
- Birdlife and estuarine wildlife observation
Evening:
- Return to lodge
- Dinner
🏨 Overnight: Sundarbans
Day 3: Return to Kolkata
- Breakfast
- Boat transfer back to mainland
- Road transfer to Kolkata
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
- Road transfers from Kolkata ↔ Jetty Point
- Boat transfers through Sundarbans waterways
TRAVEL TO KOLKATA (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Flights to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Trains to major Kolkata stations
- City transfers on request
Travel planning assistance available.
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- Guided boat safaris
- Watchtower entry fees
- Forest permits and local guides
- Road & boat transfers
- All applicable taxes
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Flights / trains unless added
- Lunch
- Camera fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal For
✔ Nature & ecosystem enthusiasts
✔ Slow travellers
✔ Birdwatchers
✔ Travellers seeking rare landscapes
Best Time To Visit
October to March (Summers are hot; monsoons bring restricted movement).
Important Notes
• This is a boat-based wildlife experience
• Tiger sightings are rare and unpredictable
• Movement is governed by tides and weather
• Sanctuary rules are strictly enforced
❌ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
- 15+ days before travel: 80% refund
- 8–14 days before travel: 50% refund
- 7 days or less / No-show: No refund
Note: Boat and forest permits once booked are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Is this a jungle safari?
The Sundarbans is a boat-based wildlife experience. Exploration happens through narrow creeks and wide river channels.
Will we see Tigers?
Tiger sightings are rare and unpredictable in this mangrove terrain. Sightings are a matter of luck and patience.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and Dinner are included at the lodge. Lunch is excluded.