Secrets of Sundarbans
Kolkata–Sundarbans Round Trip
Sail deep into the Sundarbans — the world's largest mangrove delta, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Home to the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, estuarine crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species.
The Sundarbans are formed by the rivers Ganges, Hooghly, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. The flora is characterised by the abundance of Sundari (Heritiera fomes) trees that give the forest its name. For bird lovers, it offers an extraordinary variety — Herons, Egrets, Cormorants, Storks, Seagulls, and migratory Geese and Ducks arriving from higher latitudes in winter.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Kolkata in the morning and transfer to the jetty for embarking the ship. Welcome onboard followed by safety briefing. Depending upon tide timings we sail towards Namkhana, the gateway of the Sundarbans National Park.
Overnight onboard.
A further sail early in the morning brings us to the fishing port of Namkhana. Post breakfast visit the Fishing Cove and walk in the local market. Return to ship and sail full day to Kaikhali on the Matla River in the Sundarbans.
Overnight onboard.
After breakfast enjoy a walk in the village of Kaikhali that gives an insight into the daily lives of the people living in this geographically difficult and economically under-developed zone.
Sail further into the Sundarbans. Post lunch ride in local boats to visit the Nethidopani Watchtower and experience the spectacular nature of the surroundings. Apart from the elusive tiger, the region houses various wildlife species and a plethora of birds. We sail onward to Bali, an island village on the Bidyadhari River.
Overnight onboard.
After breakfast enjoy a creek cruise by local boats to visit the Dobanki Watchtower. It offers a canopy walk at an elevation of 20 feet from the ground and about half a kilometre in length. Post lunch spend the afternoon cruising further in the creeks by local boat to visit the Sudhanyakhali Watchtower that offers a panoramic view of the Sundarbans.
Overnight onboard.
This morning after breakfast enjoy a walk in the village of Bali and interact with the villagers engaged in creating handicrafts and visit a local home. Return to the ship and sail to Namkhana, enjoying lunch onboard.
Overnight onboard.
Today we sail back to Kolkata. Disembark and transfer for your onward journey, carrying with you the memory of Bengal's magnificent wild heart.