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JOIN A GROUP OF MAX 8 WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTS ON ONE OF FEW LIMITED EDITION FIX-DEPARTURES.

PRIVATELY GUIDED & HOSTED BY AN EXPERT AND SKILLED GUIDE

CHANCES TO PHOTOGRAPH ROYAL BENGAL TIGER, AND LEARN MORE ABOUT IT'S CONSERVATION.

THE SUNDARBANS, LARGEST MANGROVE FOREST, IS HOME TO THE MANGROVE TIGER AND WORLD HERITAGE & RAMSAR WETLAND SITE.

THE SUNDARBANS IS OF UNIVERSAL IMPORTANCE FOR GLOBALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES.

OUR OWN PERSONAL DESIGN CAMOUFLAGE BOAT FOR A BETTER WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE.

7th & 21st December, 2024,
4th & 18th January, 2025,
1st & 22nd February, 2025,

5 Night/ 6 Days
Indian Guests : INR 49,900/-
Foreigners Guests : INR 67,800/-

Sundarbans, the land of unique biodiversity around the world where your dream of wildlife photography comes true.

Your Journey at a glance

Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the world’s largest delta and witness sustainable efforts to protect these iconic big cats.

Are you passionate about the Mysterious Mangroves and the elusive Swamp Tiger?

Want to capture the Majestic Big Cat in the unique landscape on the earth?

Then you are in right place.

If you have a passion for nature and wildlife, the Sundarbans awaits you with a bucket full of surprises.

Sundarbans, the only home of the Mangrove Tiger in the Earth, is considered the best wildlife safari in India.

Every Wildlife Photographer dreams of capturing the mighty mangrove beast at least once in their life.

The swampy land, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, sees him tread like a king while we, the onlookers, seek a glimpse of his majesty on an enchanting Sundarbans Wildlife tours.

Wildlife photography tours are all about patience, waiting for the perfect moment, and capturing rare shots in an instant.

Tiger sighting is dependent on luck.

With proper and ethical planning, the mysterious mangroves can offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

For the past 10 years, our passionate wildlife-enthusiast team Sundarban Wildlife Tourism has led unforgettable Tiger tours, boasting an incredible success rate of over 90%.
Why choose Sundarban Wildlife Tours for the best tiger safari experience in India?

Sundarban, one of the best tiger reserves in India, is home to rich flora and fauna, including the world’s largest mangrove forest and a large population of Royal Bengal Tigers. Spanning 40,000 km, it also shelters reptiles, birds, and saltwater crocodiles, open to travelers year-round from sunrise to sunset.

Sunderban delta is riveting, thrilling, and mysterious so will be your wildlife tours a roller coaster ride with guaranteed enriching moments.

The vast Sundarban delta, challenges every photographer seeking to capture its mystic moments. Wildlife photography here is intense, and not every photographer is lucky to get stunning shots on their first tiger tours.

We as tour guides ensure that the challenging scenario turns into a comforting space for the photographers.
The Wildlife Photo Safaris Fund empowers locals to actively participate in the Sundarbans Tiger Safari, one of India’s best jungle safaris, while raising awareness and sharing knowledge.

Experience and capture the region’s beauty with us—dive into Sundarbans’ wilderness and earn your stripes on this unforgettable Tiger Safari!

This is “A lifetime opportunity for Wildlife photographers to capture the enigmatic wildlife and woods.”

What to expect…

Day 1: Kolkata to Sudarbans

Keep in mind that it is always a great option to start the day as early as possible when entering the mainland of Sundarban adventure.

A mesmerizing 3-hour-long journey will bring us to our first halt at Gadhkhali jetty ghat. The location from where we will board our adventurous Cruise.
We suggest our wildlife tours visitors arrive a night before the original commencement date to ensure a more extended period to get hold of the place.

Our tiger tours mentor & forest guide will get the advanced forest permits from the Sajnekhali forest office.
An exciting time to start the adventurous voyage in the woods.
Table talks are a must during dinner. At the table, we strategize the plan for the coming 5 days.

For our visitor’s convenience, we also arrange for a pick and drop from any location within Kolkata with a minimal charge, or our visitors have the option to reach Godkhali Ferry Ghat for the Wildlife Tours start point.
Spend the night on our beautiful “LA FIESTA” boat designed especially for a comfortable stay. This boat will be our abode for the coming 5 days.
Till the time we dive into the wilderness, our tour manager & tiger tours forest guide will get the forest permits from the Sajnekhali forest office. Feeling the vibes of the woods, we shall stay put until our boat is off the hook.

Day 2 : Now the search begins

After a short relaxing night for the visitor, on the day first day of the adventure, wildlife safari India team we will be heading towards the entry point.

In the first hour of the day, experiencing the beautiful early morning gazes into the Sundarban National Park. The alarm is set for 5 AM.
We wake up with fresh vigor and excitement, have time to freshen up, have our beverages (tea/coffee) by 5:30 AM, and start our cruise right after sunrise.
Sundarban safari timings are set from sunrise to sunset; we have an extra advantage as we spent our night on the Houseboat.
Within a stipulated 30 minutes we will face the jungle – The entry junction.
We walk in tandem with jungle timing when in the jungle do as the wild does.

As we cruise the entire day through creeks and canals.
On our first day on this Sundarban Photography Tour for the best Tiger safari INDIA, we dedicate ourselves to finding the Tiger pugmarks in the woods for clarity of their location.
We also touch with other government guides doing photo safari in other boats simultaneously. This will make this trip an easier one, tracking the tigers in this tiger safari India, at ease.

This system is built so as to avoid a second-day hassle and start the day with the estimated location, making it way more interesting and less time-consuming;

our visitors can even have more time to spend experiencing the beautiful sight of the big cats.

The exciting day will host several enthralling activities as we embark on numerous creeks, canals, and rivers.

Our eyes are set on the Royal Bengal tiger but Sunderban boasts a wide gamut of species across the region including other animals and birds too.
Breakfast & lunch on the boat will be an enchanting experience. Gorging on a delicious meal on the steady cruising boat.
As the sun sets in the west, we will be out of the woods and anchor at human habitation in proximity.
What better you can ask for, post-sunset we chill together and reminisce the beautiful and captivating moments we lived throughout the day looking at captured moments and sightings.We end our day with a sumptuous dinner at the earliest and bid adieu to the dark night.

Day 3: The journey continues...

To make this day perfectly crafted for absorbing the wildlife photography tours, our visitors spend the first night on the boat comfortably.

With the first rise of the day, our cruise will accompany our guests to the entry gate of the forest for this Wildlife Tours for Wildlife photography in India, a part of the wildlife holidays.
Sunrise is the perfect time for all our photographer friends to click on the panoramic beauty of the forest area creating their dream wild photography.
The alarm is set for 5 AM.
We wake up with fresh vigor and excitement, have time to freshen up, have our beverages (tea/coffee) by 5:30 AM, and kickstart our cruise right after sunrise.
We walk in tandem with the jungle as we cruise through creeks and canals to encounter tiger movements. The narrow creeks and canals happen to be fancy chances wherein Royal Bengal Tigers are encountered the most.The constant calculation about wild movements paves the way for us steering towards watch towers at Dobanki and Sudhanyakhali.
The forest guide will introduce and inform us about rich species of mammals and birds apart from Royal cats.
The incessant update and quick calculations about the forest strengthen our chances in the woods. Our itinerary for the following day remains the same as the previous day.

Things to keep in mind –

We should be ready for all sorts of situations and our visitors need to understand the importance of knowing the place a little bit and avoiding the unknown during our Indian Tiger Safari.
We will be getting up close with varied different species throughout this journey of wildlife tour through wild photography including the Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, and reptiles like King Cobra and green pit viper – It’s a sure shot that our visitors should not be missing on the best tiger safari in India.
Unlike other wildlife tours this is just not about an adventure, our visitors might be able to know about the one and only Bengal Tiger by observing them.
Since there is always a hide and seek that the animals play with us as they can see us when we are on the water. This might help our visitors experience the grand presence of these big cats.

Helping many wildlife photographers understand the foundation of this Wildlife Photography Tours.
Sundarban wildlife tour photography has been marked as one of the best places for clicking your best shot and cherishing it for your whole life.

Day 4: The journey continues...

Clicking any species or animal has never been that easy and we at this Wildlife Photography Tours have carved our needs to the needs of the forest and the surroundings.

We will be accompanied by the local Guide and Crew member who will know by this time the location to get that perfect site of the tiger in this Tiger Safari India Tour.
Our wildlife photographer visitors will be able to catch the glimpse of these animals including the Royal Bengal Tiger, the deer, and many other animals without missing a beat. It is definitely a precious site for many. We have left our visitors free during the evening for a followed day’s plan of action.

Day 5: The journey continues...

The Sundarban tiger tours forest permits are issued for a maximum of 3 days, therefore on the fourth day of our enthralling journey, we will start the journey at the earliest.

We leave the forest to renew our permits for the last 2 days from the Sajnekhali forest office.
If you were not lucky enough to experience it on Day 3, you are still not missing anything, we have planned our trip’s inconvenience to the forest norms keeping it flexible for our visitors to grab hold of the best possible clicks.
It is said by a famous photographer that “you need to wait and co-operate, spend time to get that perfect shot when the animals are comfortable with you”.That is one of the reasons we believe in putting a little more effort into looking for those beautiful creatures including the missed animals and click those colorful 260 different bird species trying to escape your site.
This Wildlife Photography Tours is specially designed for not just experiencing the Royal Bengal Tiger but also the other gifts of nature and wildlife photography tours including Estuarine Crocodiles and Indian Python – the rarest and the most one of the most venomous species existing on the planet.
Our local guide will be appointed especially in working towards the need of the visitor’s idea of a pleasing photograph – You can also spot the magnificent site of many birds like mangrove Pitta, mangrove Whistler, Peregrine falcon, Grey haded lapwing, changeable hawk-eagle, crested serpent eagle, Brahminy kites, white billed Sea Eagle, Sikra, Buffy fish owl.
This is also the time when you can experience the kingfisher like Brown winged kingfisher, Rudy kingfisher, Black-capped kingfisher, and many more.“Kingfisher with Fish in Beak” can be one of the most exciting sites during these wildlife tours.

Day 6: The journey continues...

Day 6 always is a day of mixed feelings about something that going to end.

Starting to cherish the moment one has spent here looking out for those breathtaking captures through our lenses.From the woods to the uncertain glance of the natural mother, we will wait to see more through the sunrise to the sunset.
Everything small little things that were left behind in the search for the main adventure is what will be our focus for the last day.

Few captivating sceneries and animals around the wide shot of the scenery will secure our day in the woods.
Something to look forward to –While the last day marks the end, we have in store the beautiful cruise trip way back to Ghodkhali indulging in capturing and experiencing the dusk – the sun going down and building the picture-perfect landscapes to die for leaving your heart warm and heavy.
Enjoying the blissful site of Rural Bengal and finally reaching the mainland of Kolkata – the light, the rush, and happiness. The unabating ending of the Sundarban Wildlife Photography in India Tour.
Let your inner curious child come into the picture with the exciting and fantasizing trip to the Wildlife Photography Tours, capturing the memories of the best tiger reserve in India at the remarkable Sundarban Photo Tours.

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This unforgettable journey is limited to 8 guests with a set departure date. Please talk to us if you are interested in booking these wildlife tours on a tailor-made basis.

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Species to photograph

Sundarban National Park is the best wildlife safari in India. It is also rich in fauna with 693 species of wildlife which includes; 49 mammals, 59 reptiles, 8 amphibians, 210 white fishes, 24 shrimps, 14 crabs and 43 molluscs species.
Mammals like Royal Bengal Tiger, jungle cat, Fishing cat, Leopard cat, Oriental Small-Clawed otter, Oriental Small-clawed Oter, Irrawaddy Dolphin, Spotted deer.
Reptile Like Estuarine crocodiles, Water Monitor Lizard, King cobra, Red-tailed (Bamboo) Pit Viper.

According to the Study Sunderbans

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

Birds which can be seen around the year are – Collared kingfisher, Lesser adjutant stork, Brahminy kite, Changeable hawk-eagle, Crested serpent eagle, osprey, Shikra, White-bellied sea eagle, Lesser Yellownape, Changeable Hawk Eagle (both dark and pale morphs), White-browed Scimitar Babbler, Chestnut-capped Babbler, and Buffy Fish Owl.
Winter birds like-Brown-winged kingfisher, black-capped kingfisher, Peregrine falcon, Grey-headed Lapwing.
Monsoon birds like -Ruddy kingfisher, Mangrove Pitta, Mangrove Whistler.

Precautions for COVID 19

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

Still worry about COVID hygienic issue?

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

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6 Days from INR 37,900 per person

TAKE YOU FIRST STEP TO THE ONLY MANGROVE TIGERLAND

BASED ON 6 GUEST

May : 12 - 17, 27 - 01

June : 10 - 15, 25 - 30

July : 09 - 14, 25 - 30

August : 08 - 13, 23 - 28

September : 07 - 12, 22 - 27

October : 06 - 11, 19 - 24

November : 04 - 09, 19 - 24

December : 04 - 09, 19 - 24

PRICE AND INCLUSION

Price: INR 37,900/- per participant for Indians & INR 55,900/- Per foreigner inclusive of all taxes. 25% of the amount must be paid as a booking fee (non-refundable). A balance of 75% is to be paid 90 days prior to the departure date.

@ 5 Night & 6 Days INR 37,900/- (Indian)INR 55,900/- (Forengnier)
@ 3 Night & 4 Days INR 26,900/- (Indian)INR 34,900/- (Forengnier)
**Get Special discount on group booking.

Cost Includes

5N Accommodation in Houseboat.
All permission, Guide charges, Entry fees.
Night stay at Boat.
All Meals.
Mineral Water.
Video Camera Charges wherever applicable
Any extra Meals

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

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.

TREMS AND CONDITIONS

All cancellation requests must be sent through email to sundarbanwildlifeexpedition@gmail.com The refund policy mentioned below will be applicable to an amount outside of the 25% booking amount.
All cancellations before 90 days from the departure date: 100% refund.
All cancellations between 60 – 90 days from the departure date: 50% refund.
All cancellations between 31 – 59 days from the departure date: 25% refund
All cancellations within 30 days from the departure date: No refund can be made. We are sorry!

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What is so Exceptional about our Safari Boat?

Our own camofludge boat – MV LA FIESTA

Our sole love of this Sundarban Wildlife Photography in India Tour for the Wildlife Expeditions is our very own creation – our cruise – “LA FIESTA,” a camouflaged, totally unnoticeable object build to hide in the woods. This helps us to move even closer to our creatures without getting noticed. Our skillful and competent workers have put a lot of effort to build this specialized boat, keeping in mind the nature of the forest.

Features to look for

when on the cruise for the Wildlife Expeditions

6-Cylinder Boat – Our cruise is a 6-cylinder boat with less vibration – making it a perfect match for a wildlife photographer to take that clear click. Our visitors can take their best shot without any engine noise and no shaking whatsoever.
No seepage issues because of the brilliant work done towards the construction of the cruise.
Our “LA FIESTA” comes with an added advantage called the smooth reversible gear, helping the cruise to move in all directions within spilled seconds. This always helped our photographer visitors take that quick shot whenever required.
The inbuilt Genset and Backup battery help our wildlife photographers take those uninterrupted photographs for days without running out of those batteries and posting the photos on time while keeping their laptops and phones charged all the time.
Our Cruise is divided into two decks – Upper and Lower – Lower Deck is solely prepared to keep in mind the need to rest after a hectic shoot day. Though in system of the dormitory, still separating from the other beds with the help of curtains on each side and a window on the other side, ensuring privacy while you are charging up for the next morning of the best safari in India.
Keeping in mind safety and security, our upper deck is protected with the complete construction of the railing on all sides.
Our Upper Deck also has a tent for up to 3 – 4 visitors simultaneously.

Note – We do not prefer more than 8 to 10 visitors while on the trip maintaining the sanity and interest of the trip – lesser the people, more the silence.

Sundarban Wildlife Photo Safaris highlights & updates

Just by travelling with ‘Sundarban Wildlife Tourism’, you make a meangingful difference to land, wildlife & people of the areas operate in

If you are looking for a “wildlife tours near me” then this is a complete 6/3 days Wildlife Photo Safaris tour with no halts cruising through the major creeks of the national park of Sundarban attempting to cover the major and the minor sighting.
Expert at work – More than 10 Year Experience as a tiger tours guide come to photographer Samir Sarkar, alongside the best Forest Guide & local people experience making this a major success.
To celebrate the wildlife photography holidays we have our own ‘LA FIESTA’ cruise with 6 cylinder engine for fast movement, minimal noise, and less pollution.
This wildlife photography tours is designed by the joint effort of a team wildlife safari India for the best wildlife holidays, comprising of experts photographers, naturalists, and local guides.
We will be accompanied by the crew member who was either a fisherman or a honey collector before, their experience enriches in this Tiger Safari India Tour.

Recommended Equipment

Telephoto lenses preferably above 400mm, to take stunning photographs of small mammals and birds.

Wide-angle lenses for landscapes and unique habitat shots of the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Extra Camera batteries and memory cards, never miss a single chance, tigers are very elusive in this park.

Mosquito repellents (If you wish to).

Forest – friendly clothing & sunscreen lotions.

Binoculars for better viewing must be mandatory in dense forests like Sundarbans.

The world needs more stripes

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

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ROYAL BENGAL TIGER

Photo Gallery

Photo taken by tour mentor Samir Sarkar

Frequently asked questions

How is the boat stay facility in Sundarbans?

Night stay at boat facilities is a basic type, dormitory pattern on the lower deck, you will find separate double sharing bed, 1 Common western washroom & 1 Common Indian Washroom.

You can expect Camera & mobile Phone charging facilities at Night.

But if you need deluxe facilities then go for night stay facilities at Hotel Room.

Who will our tour Mentor ?

Samir Sarkar is an Indian-based Nature & Wildlife Photographer, Sundarban tiger tours guide, 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 tours guide and conservationist in Sundarban National Park since 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.