Kolkata and Sunderbans Tour From railtourismindia

Day 01: Arrive Kolkata

Arrive Kolkata upon arrival you will be meet our representative at the airport, he will assist you and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay

Day 02: Kolkata

After breakfast sightseeing tour of Kolkata includes Victoria Memorial was planned by Lord Curzon and opened by the Prince of Wales in 1921.Also visit Birla Planetarium, one of the largest in the world. The central dome measures 25 mts in diameter.Located on Chowringhee Road is the Indian Museum built in 1877 in Italian style of architecture. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 03: Kolkata - Sunderban Tiger Reserve

After breakfast pickup from Hotel and drive to Sunderbans through beautiful countryside and rural bazaar with a brief stopover for tea and refreshments. Around midday you arrive at Gothkhali Jetty Travel by land ends here, where you will be greeted by your local guide and provided refreshments onboard your cruiser.We cruise through rivers Gomor, Durgadhwani to enter river Pitchkhali on banks of which lies Sunderban Tiger Camp overlooking the Sunderban Tiger Reserve.On your arrival you will be greeted by our team and checked into your cottage at Sunderban Tiger Camp followed by a hot lunch. Your afternoon entails observing endemic and migratory birds and wildlife while you cruise through the creeks and canals of the Sunderban Tiger Reserve forest to Sajnekhali Watchtower and Mangrove Interpretation Centre whilst refreshments are served on board.As the sun sets in the distant horizon we return to the resort to refresh and join us for Hi-Tea with Snacks by the evening bonfire to view Adibasi dance performed by the tribals of Sunderbans.The folklore depicts their century old cultural in its true native form.They showcase happiness and hardships in their lives through dance and recitals of their folklore.A warm dinner cooked with farm fresh vegetables and is served at the Fishermans Wharf dining hall which displays different tools used by the locals to catch fish ends your first day in the Sunderban Tiger Camp.

Day 04: Sunderban Tiger Reserve

As you wake up to the chirping of birds and morning wake up bell, a hot cup of tea is served in your balcony.Refresh and board a thrilling cruise towards Dobanke Watch Tower as we move into the Sunderban Tiger Reserve Forest through creeks and dense forest and numerous rivers.The canopy walk at Dobanke Watch Tower inside the forest sends chills down your spine experience the life in which caged animals live in, while getting a view of the forest. We visit the spotted deer rehabilitation centre after which we cruise back through Matla Sea Face the point from where Bay of Bengal can be seen to Sunderban Tiger Camp for lunch.In the afternoon you will experience the true Sunderbans, as you walk through the native village of Dayapur. You will encounter many wonderful sights as you learn about the lifestyle, local crafts, cuisines, and way of life of the local villagers how man and tiger coexist in such a difficult terrain. Observe their indigenous farming methods and how their houses are completely mud made with small entrances. Your tour will pass through the village market and eventually end at the resort for refreshments followed by a wildlife movie and dinner to end another day in the reserve forest

Day 05: Sunderban Tiger Reserve

Wake up with the morning bell and promenade around the resort to view an array of birds followed by a warm cup of tea. Freshen up and have your breakfast at the Fishermans Wharf before we depart for Netidopani Watch Tower, which is located deep inside the Sunderban Tiger Reserve. It houses a 300 year old temple of Bon Bibi - Forest Goddess where the villagers who are fishermen and honey collectors of every caste pray for their safety and security from the tiger and crocodile whom they have personified as gods and goddesses.Hot Lunch is served onboard as we cruise back to the resort

Day 06: Sunderban Tiger Reserve Kolkata Out

As you wake up to the chirping of birds and morning wake up bell, a hot cup of tea is served in your balcony. View the array of birds in the fruit trees near your cottag.Refresh before we head for the morning cruise into the Sunderban Tiger Reserve once again through creeks and rivers heading to the Sudhayakhali Watchtower. Walk through thecaged walkways after disembarking towards the watchtower, searching for the elusive tiger. Keep a look at the sweet water pond where you may sight a deer drinking water or a water monitor lizard basking by the sun as well as monkeys and wild boars may be sighted nearby. Breakfast is served on board with refreshments as we cruise back to Sunderban Tiger Camp. Upon arrival checkout and transferred back to Kolkata Airport to board the flight for onward destination.