How many tigers are there in Sundarbans?

According to the 2014 national census, 76 tigers were recorded in the Sundarbans. In 2018, the number increased to 88, and the 2020-2021 census found 96 tigers in the delta.

Why is the tiger called Dakshin Ray?

Dakshin Ray, meaning 'King of the South,' is a revered deity in the Sundarbans, known as the ruler of beasts and demons. He is associated with a tiger form called Dakshin Rai, embodying his ascetic power.

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Highlights

Sundarban Tour 2 Night 3 Days, Cruising Through The Creeks Attempting To Cover The Major And Minor Sightings.

Privately Guided & Hosted By An Expert And Skilled Guide

Explore The World Largest Mangrove Forest, The Only Mangrove Tiger Land On Earth, Ramsar Wetland Site, World Biosphere Reserve

Chances To Photograph Royal Bengal Tiger, And Learn More About Its Conservation.

Chances To Meet Rare & Endangered Species On The Earth, Sundarban Is Heaven For Wildlife Enthusiasts.

Experience The Thrill Of A Country Boat Ride In The Dense Mangrove Forest That You Will Never Forget.

Celebrate Sundarban Tour With An Evening Of Folk Music & Traditional Tribal Dance.

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Your Journey at a glance

Sundarbans awaits you with a bucket list of adventure. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Magical Mangrove. Pack Your Bags and travel with us for an expert-guided, thrilling tiger Safari.

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Sundarban is the best weekend trip from Kolkata.

If you looking for a Sundarban trip, it will be the best travel decision will ever. From the unforgettable experience of spotting a Royal Bengal Tiger right in front of your eyes to getting immersed in the enthralling natural scenes, a Sundarban trip from Kolkata memory you can’t ever forget.With Sundarban Tour booking you can visit a place that has unending attractions and a lot left to explore. Book a Sundarban tour package from Kolkata and plan this Sundarban tour 2-night 3-day trip soon.We also arranged to customize the Sundarbans Day trip & Sundarban tour for 1 night and 2 days as per demands.

Sundarbans Tour Package: Day-by-Day Activities

What to expect…

Day 1: Kolkata to Sudarbans

Start for Kolkata to Sundarban, explore Gosaba Island, Visit Hamilton & Beacon Bungalow, and a journey to the only Mangrove Tigerland on the earth.

On the first, as we set our Kolkata to Sundarban journey, you can either travel by –
Canning local train at 8:28 A.M. from Sealdah station, and Canning to Sonakhali by Reserved Auto, our tour guide will receive you from Sealdah Railway Station.
Or plan a car trip from Esplanade (7.30 AM)/ Science City (8.00 AM) to the Sonakhali Ferry Ghat, our driver will pick up you.
So don’t worry, you can choose any one package as per your needs.
On reaching Sonakhali ferry ghat, our crew members will welcome you, a delectable and authentic Bengali breakfast of Radha Bhallavi or Luchi with Alur Dam, Rosogolla, and a steaming cup of tea will be served to you.
The thrill of adventures starts as we board the Sunderban cruise, ( we also offer a Sundarban launch booking service ) to reach our first destination, Gosaba Island.
Sundarban Gosaba Island is not only known for its serene beauty and rustic charm, but it is also part of a region where a diverse range of animals are found in Sundarban.
Sundarban Gosaba Island is a stunning, unexplored island with lush greenery and attractive resorts with a rustic charm. The surreal calmness of the place and the winds from the Malta River will make you feel rejuvenated. Even the journey to Gosaba in the Sundarban tour package on a cruise or boat is a great feeling in itself and you will fall in love with the ride.
After reaching Gosaba, we will head towards the Beacon Bungalowat around noon, which has its historical significance. The great literary poet Rabindra Nath Tagore resided in it during his Sundarban tour. Then we head towards the Hamilton Bungalow, named after the father of Sundarban, Mr. Daniel Hamilton, who once resided here during his stay in the Sundarban area.
If you want to be well acquainted with the rich cultural history of Sundarban, visiting this place is a must. The Bungalow is surrounded by beautifully curated tropical trees and is a comfortable, breezy place for a walk.
Next, from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M., our Sundarban tour package, we will serve our appetizing lunch menu of steamed Rice, Murighanta dal, Beguni, and vegetable Curry along with a lip-smacking combination of Prawn Malaikari, Bhetki fish curry, Chatni, Misti Doi, and Papad.
At around 5 P.M., our first day of the Sundarban trip ends and you will be accommodated in one of the hotels of Pakhiralaya Island/ Bali Island or Dayapur Island. You can relish the lovely evening by amusing yourself with the local folk cultural program with tea and some light snacks. Later dinner comprising Fried rice, Mutton, and Salad will be served to you in the dining space. The Sundarban tour manager will describe to you tomorrow’s tour itinerary. Overnight stay at Sundarban Hotel / Boat.

Day 2 : Entering the Tiger Reserve

Today we will roam through the narrow creeks & Canals and also Visit 3 different Watch towers & Five River Junction.

On the second day, from around 7:30 A.M to 8:00 A.M, we will travel through the Sundarban safari through our boat after the bed tea. At breakfast, a wholesome plate of mouth-watering Naan, chana masala along with sweet and tea or coffee will be served to you.
The Sundarban tour guide then joins us to guide us through the Sajenkhali Tiger Reserve. You will experience thrill and adrenaline rushes as the boat safaris through the islands, narrow creeks, and rivers. We will pass across so many incredibly beautiful creeks such as Pirkhali, SarakKhali, Gazikhali, Deul Bharani, and Bonbibi Bharani on this Sundarban tour.

It is a great deal of adventure in the Tiger Reserve area where you get to see right in front of your eyes so much Wildlife like the crocodile, wild boar, spotted deer, monitor lizard, snakes, endless varieties of birds, etc. Not to forget, there are chances you can spot a Royal Bengal Tiger too.
Approx 12:30, we will be routed towards the Do-Banki Tiger Reserve area, Canopy walk and Watch Tower visit, a part of our Sundarban package. This has to be a dream place to visit for anyone who loves exploring the species’ natural habitat on the planet. Also, safety will never be a concern since the Sundarban Forest Authority fully protects the area. The mesmerizing natural beauty of the place and the surreal freshwater pond are soothing to the eyes and attract tigers, deer, and other wildlife. For lunch, you can enjoy mouth-watering delicacies lunch like crab and rui fish along with rice, dal, fry, and vegetables with sides of Chatni and papad.
At around 2 P.M., as a part of our Sundarban tour package, we will visit Pachamukhni (Five River Junction) with our boat, where five different rivers are heading in the same direction, which looks mesmerizing. Before you are dropped at our next destination, we will serve you a plate of Chow Mein or Egg Devil and tea or coffee for snacks.
Around 5 P.M on our Sundarban tour, we will be going to our next destination, Pakhiralaya village, which is a tiny, beautiful village where the locals depend on fishing, honey collection, and cultivation for their living. Tiny ponds all around, auto-rickshaws, and the marketing experience in this place will take you closer to the local life.
You can enjoy some quality leisure time here in the evening and even shop for some beautiful local items, handicrafts, and especially honey, harvested with love and sold by the locals, which is popular for its best quality. If you are coming for the trip during the winter season, we will even arrange for a beautiful campfire to make your evening a memorable one.
At dinner, we will serve you a plate of fried rice, chilly chicken, and salad. Night stay at Hotel/Boat.
If you choose the Sundarban tour package in the months of November to January, we will even take you for a special visit to the Netidhopani ghat and watch Tower at an extra add-on charge if you happen to opt for this section of the tour.
The mystery and charm of this place are captivating and have their own religious significance.

Day 3: The journey continues...

Visit the Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Mangrove Interpretation Center, and Bonbibi Temple, and take a country boat ride to the Pakhir Jungle.

On the last day of our Sundarban tour for 2 nights and 3 days, you will witness the enchanting beauty of the transcendental forests as we cruise on our Sundarban houseboat Safari through the magically beautiful woods and backwaters.
We have all the basic facilities and amenities that you can need on the boat, including bedding and everything else, to provide you with the best comfort and an unforgettable experience. Next, early in the morning of our Sundarban Tour Package, we will head towards the Sajnekhali Tiger Reserve.
At breakfast, we will serve you a hearty meal of Alu Parota, vegetables sweets, and tea or coffee. Want to witness a place where you can escape from all your stress? The endless greenery and fauna of this place make this Sundarban tour package feel nothing less than a paradise on earth.
The beautiful scenery of the Mangroves, tigers, crocodiles, colorful birds, deer, and wild boars with sunshine glistening on their backs is something you will remember for a lifetime. You can also visit the Mangrove interpretation center in our Sundarban tour package situated alongside a crocodile pond where you will notice fishing cats, spotted, etc.
At 2:30, a delicious plate of steaming rice, dal, vegetables, and fry with Doi Katla, Chatni, and papad will be served to you on the launch deck itself.
The last day of our Sundarban tour for 2 nights and 3 days comes to an end.
We bid goodbye to this beautiful place and reached Kolkata by 7 p.m. with a once-in-a-lifetime kind of adventurous experience.

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Is the Sundarbans Tour safe for tourists?

In general, touring Sundarbans is considered 100% safe.

Sundarbans is the land of the world’s most ferocious tiger, but still, Sundarban is one of the safest tiger reserves in the world, thanks to the forest department. You always feel safe at home when you are on the Sundarban tour. Iron net fencing always protects you from Wild animals.

Our crew members always guide you when you are roaming through the boat or you are in Tiger Land. The People of the Sundarbans are very friendly, cooperative & always ready for help. So don’t worry take an adventurous journey to the world’s largest delta.

Essential for Sundarban trip

Home to 428 species of birds, like the Masked Finfoot and Buffy fish owl, are recorded only from the Sunderbans.

If you are an Indian, you need to have your photo ID proof and two Xerox copies. If you are a foreigner, carrying the original passport and Indian visa is compulsory.
You are not allowed to use plastic in Sundarban, and make sure you carry some essential medicines.
Hunting the animals, fishing, or causing harm to the flora is punishable, and you must not pollute the natural beauty of the place by throwing anything from the launch.
You can enter the Sundarbans National Park only with a valid permit. This ensures that tourists do not disturb the local flora in Sundarbans or the protected species that call the park home.
Please carry warm clothes for winter and light clothes for the summer. Also, try to wear greenish outfits that help you camouflage in the natural environment.
You are not permitted to enter the protected areas before sunrise or after sunset, and you are advised to keep a safe distance from the animals.
Entry into the non-tourism area and playing sound system is strictly prohibited.
You cannot carry guns, firearms, weapons, bows, arrows crackers, or any flammable material with you, and feeding wild animals is not allowed.
You can carry accessories such as a camera, binoculars, sunglasses, hats, suntan lotion, and comfortable footwear, along with light baggage.

Precautions for COVID-19 During the Sundarban Tour

Safety & security is our main motto. Sundarban tour, safe tour.

Still, worry about COVID hygienic issues?

Regular Thermal Screening test for Guests, Boat Crew, and Manager before the tour.
Daily Boat Sanitization.
To ensure Social distancing, tourist capacity shall be reduced by 50% in Boats.
Fully Sanitized Car for pickup & drop service (Chargeable).

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Standard Property Package – 4,500/-
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Night stay at Boat.
All Meals.
Mineral Water.
Video Camera Charges wherever applicable
Any extra Meals

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Kolkata to Kolkata by car transfer
Hotel Accommodation (if any).
Tips to Guides/ Crew member.
Movie Camera Charges.
Any item not mentioned in the “inclusion” list.

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Is it worth going to Sundarbans?

Sundarbans – the land of unique biodiversity, everyone should be able to do it at least once in their lives.

There are many reasons to explore Sundarban National Park, we’ve compiled a list of the best reasons why everyone should enrich their life with the Sundarban tour.

The World Heritage site.
World’s largest delta.
Largest Mangrove forest in the world.
Only Mangrove forest on the earth where tiger rules.
World biosphere reserve.
The Indian side of Sundarbans has received the prestigious “Wetland of International Importance” tag under the Ramsar Convention on wetlands, making it the largest protected wetland in the country.
Sundarbans are known for having a rough exterior backed by difficult terrain which makes survival the toughest. The only mangrove land on earth having tigers, the entire map of the jungle is 10 times larger than the size of the city of Venice.
Locals living in the surrounding village areas of the forest face and battle the existing myths and scenarios of the region regularly. Where they not only put their life at stake to earn a living but are also adjusting to the tautology posed to them.

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Expert-guided boat safari for the Sundarban Tour Package with knowledgeable guides: a journey you will never forget!

A characteristic, bizarre, and distinctive jungle of natural resource endowments, the Sundarban package includes a luxury cruise and haphazard tall trees. The Sundarban travel package is the home of ferocious swimmer tigers and is bound to raise the Goosebumps level in one’s body.
Preparing yourself for this journey towards the bush via booking a Kolkata to Sundarban tour plan comes with so much research and new facts that are documented. A reasonable Sundarban Tour Cost is worth spending a vacation on.
Covered by thick mangroves backed by huge saline mudflats. A Sundarban trip package escape would provide you with innumerable adventures amid the most venomous reptiles on the planet.

Note – We do not prefer more than 75% capacity tourists in the safari boat while on the trip maintaining the sanity and interest of the trip – the fewer the people, the more the silence.

Sundarban Tour Package Highlights & Updates

Covered by thick mangroves backed by huge saline mudflats. A Sundarban trip package escape would provide you with innumerable adventures amid the most venomous reptiles on the planet.

If you are looking for the “best Sundarban tour” then this is a complete Sundarban tour 2 nights 3 days with an expert jungle guide, cruising through the major creeks of the national park of Sundarban attempting to cover the major and the minor sightings.
Expert at work – More than 10 years experience team, alongside the best crew members & local people experience making this a major success.
To celebrate the best Sundarban tour we have our own boat with a 4/6 cylinder engine for fast movement, minimal noise, and less pollution.
If you’re planning your luxury tour package from Kolkata to Sundarban with us, you can easily choose one of our available packages from our website. Alternatively, feel free to visit our office to learn more about our Sundarban tour operator rates.
We offer a variety of itineraries, including the popular 1-night, 2-day Sundarban tour, and the 2-night, 3-day option, both of which are considered the best among all available Sundarban packages in the City of Joy.

Why Choose Us for the Sundarban Tour Package

Sundarban Wildlife Tourism is ISO 9001 : 2015 Certified Company, we are never compromising with Quality.

We are 5 stars rated Sundarban tour operator on Google, Facebook & TripAdvisor.

24 x 7 Doctor on Call Services in any kind of medical emergency.

Guest safety & security is our main priority.

More than 15+ years of experience, 1200+ Sundarban tours, and 15,000+ satisfied guests throughout the world.

We are trying to accommodate our guests in the best hotel in Sundarban.

Power Backup facilities in Hotel during tours.

The experience tour manager, making sure that arrangements run as smoothly & enjoyable.

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Did you know that there are less than 4,000 of these strikingly beautiful cats left in the world?

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Frequently asked questions

How is the boat stay facility in Sundarbans?

Night stay at Boat is only for those who love adventure and want to stay a night in a different ambiance & experience a stay from regular life.

In Sundarban Hilsa Festival Night staying at boat facilities is not like a hotel, only primary facilities available on the boat, dormitory pattern on the lower deck, we will offer separate double sharing bed, 1 Common western washroom & 1 Common Indian Washroom.

You can expect mobile Phone charging facilities at Night.

But, if you need comfortable facilities then choose night stay at Hotel Package.l.

Who will our tour Mentor ?

Samir Sarkar is an Indian-based Nature & Wildlife Photographer, Conservationist & Wildlife enthusiast. His love for wildlife made him quit his IT Job & Business, & took up Wildlife photography as a full-time passion.

He has served as a Wildlife tour guide, and conservationist in Sundarban National Park form 2012.

He will conduct the whole Sundarban wildlife tour.

How many tigers are there in Sundarban?

In the 2014 national census, 76 tigers were traced in the zone. In 2018, the number of big cats was 88. The 2020-2021 Census conducted by the state forest department had found 96 tigers in the delta.

Why the tiger is called Dakshin Ray?

Dakshin Ray (“King of the South”) is a revered deity in the Sundarbans in India and Bangladesh who rules over beasts and demons.

He is regarded as the overall ruler of the Sundarbans. Through his ascetic power, he took the form of a tiger called Dakshin Rai.

What type of forest is Sundarban?

The Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests in the world (140,000 ha), lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal.

It is adjacent to the border of India’s Sundarbans World Heritage site inscribed in 1987.

The site is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats, and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests, and presents an excellent example of ongoing ecological processes.

The area is known for its wide range of fauna, including 260 bird species, the Bengal tiger, and other threatened species such as the estuarine crocodile and the Indian python.

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