We Skysketchindia Holidays a Sundarban tour operator from Kolkata, West Bengal, India operate Domestic & International tours along with Weekend tour packages from Kolkata to various places in West Bengal. Sundarban is one of the most popular tourist destinations from Kolkata nowadays for Domestic and International buyers interested in exploring the Mangrove forest for booking of Sundarban tour package, we require the following information from you.
* No People travelling including adults & Children * Date of Travel
* Pick up & drop point from & to Kolkata * Choice of accommodation (Standard/ Deluxe/ Premium/ Luxury)
You may also mention if you need any special service requirements during the tour, like food, transport arrangements, special assistance etc.
In this tour we will cover the following places.
Pick up & drop from Kolkata to Gathkhali Jetty by car/coach according to group size. In Sundarban package boat journey starts from Gathkhali Jetty to the Sajnekhali Range,for Spoting wildlife of Sundarbans. In this Sundarban trip we will show you the Sajnekhali Watch Tower & Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, on the way back, you can enjoy the Village life of Sundarban forest while cruising through Durgaduani & Bidya River towards Gathkhali Jetty. If you are interested and time permitted we will show you Gosba Island & Heritage Bungalow of Sir Daniel Mackinnon Hamilton who is also known as the FATHER OF SUNDARBAN & FOUNDER OF ASIA'S 1ST CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. Our tourist boats are well furnished with Bunk beds & European-style toilets at the lower deck and seating arrangements on the upper deck for your comfortable journey during a tour of the Sundarban forest with Skysketchindiaholidays. We prepare and serve fresh, high-genic food by the local cook on the boat as per the choice of menu (Veg/Non-veg) the guest decides at the time of booking. end of Sundarban packages.
In this tour we will cover the following places.
1st day Pick up & drop from Kolkata to Gathkhali Jetty by car/coach according to group size. In Sundarban package by boat journey starts from Gathkhali Jetty to the Sajnekhali Range, for Spoting wildlife of Sundarbans. In this Sundarban trip you can enjoy the Sunset cruise near Pakhir Chor Island of Sundarban
2nd day morning we will show you the Sajnekhali Watch Tower & Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Sharakkhali 1 Cannal, Banabibi Bharani Cannal then on the way back, you can enjoy the Village life of Sundarban forest while cruising through Durgaduani & Bidya River towards Gathkhali Jetty. If you are interested and time permitted we will show you Gosba Island & Heritage Bungalow of Sir Daniel Mackinnon Hamilton who is also known as the FATHER OF SUNDARBAN & FOUNDER OF ASIA'S 1ST CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. Our tourist boats are well furnished with Bunk beds & European-style toilets at the lower deck and seating arrangements on the upper deck for your comfortable journey during a tour of the Sundarban forest with Skysketchindiaholidays. We prepare and serve fresh, high-genic food by the local cook on the boat as per the choice of menu (Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian) the guest decides at the time of booking, end of Sundarban packages
In this tour we will cover the following places.
1st day Pick up & drop from Kolkata to Gathkhali Jetty by car/coach according to group size. In Sundarban package by boat journey starts from Gathkhali Jetty to the Sajnekhali Range, for Spoting wildlife of Sundarbans. In this Sundarban trip you can enjoy the Sunset cruise near Pakhir Chor Island of Sundarban
2nd day morning we will show you the Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Dobanki watch tower ( Neti Dhopani Watch Tower can be cover in this tour with extra payment)Gazikhali, Peer Khali, Deyul Bharani, Panchamukhani, on the way back we will pass through Banabibi Bharani Cannal then at the last if time permitted we can stop at Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower. Or else can be cover on the next day.
3rd day we will cover Sharakkhali 1 Cannal and & Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, on the way back you can enjoy the Village life of Sundarban forest while cruising through Durgaduani & Bidya River towards Gathkhali Jetty. We prepare and serve fresh, high-genic food by the local cook on the boat as per the choice of menu (Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian) the guest decides at the time of booking. end of Sundarban packages. Sundarban tour 2 night 3 days package cost depends on the of heads, the date of travel and weekdays or weekends, as the cost changes according to seasonality.
In this tour we will cover the following places (with Bonie Camp and Kalash Island).
1st day In this tour, we will cover the following places. Pick up & drop from Kolkata to Jharhali Jetty by car/coach according to group size. The boat journey starts from Jharkhali Jetty of the Sajnekhali Range Forest office of Sundarban Mangrove forest, Jharkhali is basically a Tiger Rehabilitation Centre of Sundarban, but if you are interested in visiting Bonnie Camp & Kalash Island then it's better to start your journey from Jharkhali instead of Gathkahli Jetty. If you are unable to reach Jharkhali by 9 Am or so You may stay at Jharkhali. and start your tour the next day early morning.
2nd day We will start our journey from Jhar Khali to Bonnie camp, The point to be noted in this tour is you have to stay in a Boat only, at present accommodation available from the Forest department is closed.
3rd day Early morning we will start for Kalash Island to enjoy the Sunrise from Kalshdeep of Sundarban which is very close to the Estuary of Matla River and the Bay of Bengal, then return to Bonnie camp for a night stay on a boat. during the cruise, you can see the villages of Sundarban.
4th day We will start from Bonnie camp towards Jharkhali Jetty, if you wish, on the way back you can visit Netidhopani & Dobanki Watch Tower with extra payment and then end of Sundarban tour.
In this tour we will cover the following places (with Burirdabri Watch Tower).
1st day Pick up & drop from Kolkata to Gathkhali Jetty by car/coach according to group size.In Sundarban package by boat journey starts from Gathkhali Jetty to the Sajnekhali Range, for Spoting wildlife of Sundarbans. In this Sundarban trip you can enjoy the Sunset cruise near Pakhir Chor Island of Sundarban,
2nd day morning we will show you the Burirdabri watch tower which close to Bangladesh on the bank of Raimangal River which is also considered to be a international boarder with Bangladesh. From this watch tower you can View the Bangladesh on the otherside of Raimangal River. During cruise you can see Jhinhakhali -Kumir Mari and Morich Jhapi Island of Sundarban forest.
3rd day morning we will show you the Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Dobanki watch tower (Neti Dhopani Watch tower can be cover in this tour with extra payment)Sharakkhali 2 Cannal, Gazikhali, Peer Khali, Deyul Bharani, Panchamukhani, on the way back we will pass through Banabibi Bharani Cannal then at the last if time permitted we can stop at Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower. Or else can be cover on the next day.
4th day we will cover Sharakkhali 1 Cannal and & Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, on the way back you can enjoy the Village life of Sundarban forest while cruising through Durgaduani & Bidya River towards Gathkhali Jetty. We prepare and serve fresh, high-genic food by the local cook on the boat as per the choice of menu (Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian) the guest decides at the time of booking. end of Sundarban packages.
In this tour we will cover the following places.
1st day Pick up & drop from Kolkata to Gathkhali Jetty by car/coach according to group size.In Sundarban package by boat journey starts from Gathkhali Jetty to the Sajnekhali Range, for Spoting wildlife of Sundarbans. In this Sundarban trip you can enjoy the Sunset cruise near Pakhir Chor Island of Sundarban,
2nd day morning we will show you the Burirdabri watch tower which close to Bangladesh on the bank of Raimangal River which is also considered to be a international boarder with Bangladesh. From this watch tower you can View the Bangladesh on the otherside of Raimangal River, During cruise you can see Jhinhakhali -Kumir Mari and Morich Jhapi Island of Sundarban forest.
3rd day we will leave for Bonniecamp via Jharkhali, overnight stay on boat at Bonnie camp.
4th day we will show you Kalasha Island & Kalash Deep of Sundarban which is very close to Estuary of Matla River and Bay of Bengal, over night stay will be at Boniecamp only.
5th day morning leave from Bonie camp to Jharkhali Jetty, end of Sundarban packages.
We also arrange Special Interest tours in the Sundarban forest like Tiger Spotting for 3 nights/4 days chasing the Tiger whole by the Pagmark (Footprints of the tiger) or Bird watching tours, especially in the Winter season when you can see lots of Migrated Birds in Sundarban. Crab & Prawn festivals in Sundarban in November & End of Feb or 1st week of March, as in winter time availability of Crab & Prawn is not sufficient to offer the guests good quality Cran & Prawn, In Sundarban special permission is given to local Villagers to catch The Crab & Prawn in side the Buffer zone with a local Dingi Noauka (canoe boat) where normal tourist are not allowed to go or do the same. We also arrange MICE tours in Sundarban for corporate or family get-togethers with lots of entertainment programmes with the help of the Local people of Sundarban Village, like Jhumor dance/ Bana Bibir Pala/ Baul Songs.
Can cost between INR 9,000 to INR 14,999 per person, depending on the number of travellers and choices of itinerary, vehicle, and activities. Here are some amenities you can expect from a luxury Sundarban tour package:
AC transportation: Pick up from your home or hotel and travel in comfort to Sundarban.
Luxury accommodations: Stay in eco-friendly cottages or resorts with modern amenities.
Personalized boat safaris: Explore the Sundarban delta with experienced guides and spot unique wildlife.
Gourmet meals: Enjoy local and international cuisine, including vegetarian options.
Cultural experiences: Watch tribal dance performances and learn about the local culture.
These packages are designed to provide a comfortable and immersive experience, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty and unique wildlife of Sundarban
Kolkata (Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport) is well connected with the rest of the world through direct & indirect International & Domestic flights.
Sundarban is well connected from Sealdah Railways station to Canning, which takes about 2 hours, from Canning station various modes of local transport are available to reach the Jetty ghat to start the Boat cruise of Sundarban Mangrove forest.
Distance from Kolkata to Sundarban distance is about 110 km which takes about 2 & ½ hours to 3 Hours depending on traffic conditions by exclusive car/ coach. Motorable road ends at Gathkhali Jetty which is Basanti Island after crossing Sonakhali.
** You may avail of public busses from Howrah, Esplanade, Alipore and Science city to reach Gathkhali Jetty if you wish too.
We are a proprietorship organization in Kolkata, India and we try to take Individual care for each party booking through us for Sundarban tour package / other packages, and you will certainly feel the difference of our personalized service which sets us apart from other tour operators. Skysketchindia Holidays have long experience in this field since 1989. Simply put, we love what we do. Our team of in-destination travel experts and locals throughout India all have one thing in common: an insatiable appetite and passion for travel, culture and adventure, and for empowering others to discover the same.
Sundarbans has got the world's largest coastal mangrove forest (an area of about 10,000 km2), with enormous beauty shared between India (4,000 km2) and Bangladesh (6,000 km2). Sundarbans was declared as a core area of Sundarbans Tiger Reserve in the year 1973, a National Park on 4th May, 1989 and recently Sundarbans has been enlisted among the finalists in the New Seven Wonders of Nature. The interconnected network of waterways in Sundarbans makes almost every corner of the forest accessible by ferries and boats. This gives the traveler a good opportunity for sightseeing and getting thrilled by the exotic wizardry of the jungle. The Indian part of the forest is estimated to be about 40 percent, while the Bangladeshi part is 60 percent. To the south the forest meets the Bay of Bengal; to the east it is bordered by the Baleswar River and to the north there is a sharp interface with intensively cultivated land. The natural drainage in the upstream areas, other than the main river channels, is everywhere impeded by extensive embankments polders. Rivers in the Sundarbans are meeting places of salt water and freshwater. Thus, it is a region of transition between the freshwater of the rivers originating from the Ganges and the saline water of the Bay of Bengal It is believed that most of the families have been attacked by the man-eater tigers in one of the villages (the Widow Village) of Sundarbans, which is a home to India's resilient Tiger Widows. For this reason, fishermen need to take a special permission from the reserve forest office department for fishing into the core zone forests. This isn't to scare you; you can freely go to Sundarbans without any worry.
Several novels have been written by authors in the setting of Sundarbans that are based on the rigors of the lives of villages and fishermen which include The Mystery of the Black Jungle by Emilio Salgari, Sundarban Jungle has been named after the large mangrove trees Sundari (Heritiera littoralis). You shouldn't miss out on sighting Phytoplanktons – the small micro-organisms that reflect light in the dark new moon, for that you need to take night safari in Sundarbans (although timing for entering forest is from Sunrise to Sunset but you may go and take a short round beside Sajnekhali range between 8 to 9 PM as a dinner cruise). Some famous trees of Sundarban Mangrove forest - Dhundal tree, Mangrove cannon-ball (Xylocarpus Granatum) A small to medium size tree that grows in marshes of estuaries and creeks. The large fruits resemble cannon-balls. The tree is monoecious or rarely dioecious. Native to India, in Sundarban. Pasur tree – (Xylocarpus Mekongensis) of Sundarban. also see Golpata Tree (Nypa fruticans) Garan Tree -(Ceriops decandra) and Kankra Tree(Bruguiera gymnor hiza)
Although tourists are planning to visit the Sundarban forest throughout the year except for the heavy monsoon time i.e. Few days in April, Jun – July & August, The Best time to visit the wildlife of Sundarban is the Middle of October to the Middle of March. December & January are peak times for Sundarban forest tours, especially during the Christmas & New Year Holidays when you can see a lot of Migrated Birds apart from the Royal Bengal Tiger.
A Sundarban tours and packages from Kolkata typically includes several key components to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Here's a list of essentials for a Sundarban tour package:
01. Transport:
Ensure the package covers these essentials to make your Sundarban tour from Kolkata smooth and memorable.
Our tour cost includes:
Our tour cost includes:
Sundarban Tour Packages Exclude: Your personal expenditures, Medicines, Hard & Soft drinks, Phone Calls, Laundry services and others, which are not mentioned in Tour packages, include a Box.
Sundarban is considered one of the best weekend destinations from Kolkata for several reasons::
Overall, Sundarban's unique blend of nature, wildlife, culture, and adventure makes it an ideal weekend destination from Kolkata.
Duplicate question, already explained above.
Nothing is required, Bed with clean linen and a blanket is available in all Hotels/ resorts even in our Tourist boat.
Sundarban tour can be started from Sonakhali/ Gathkhali or Jharkhali Jetty if you are starting from Kolkata.
A complete travel solution from Kolkata to Kolkata, including your transportation, Accommodation, Food, and Sightseeing by Boat. The cost of the Guide & Forest entry permission will be added extra with the tour cost.
2 nights & 3 days are most ideal tour packages for Sundarban
No, hidden cost.
If you want a hassle-free tour then it's better to book a package tour from us, which is well organised and professionallymanaged to visit Sundarban. Otherwise, you may travel alone availing of local transport & Ferry boats. Still, the problem arises for Cruising inside the forest, for which, you require a tour operator to arrange a comfortable boat for you. It's not necessary to travel in a group package; you can book packages of Sundarban as a Solo traveller by using an exclusive service for you. Its better if you have friends & relatives with you to make the package cost economical, as the boat capacity is 25 to 30heads in a small tourist boat, then 35 – 45heads in medium size boat and launch for above 50 heads till 70 heads can be accommodated in one launch. So fewer people mean overhead cost increases towards transportation and boats for cruising inside the Sundarban forest.
Sundarban tour package from Canning The cost-effective route is to avail trains from Sealdah Railways station to Canning Railways station then local transport to reach Jetty Ghat. But if you are looking for a Sundarban tour package from Kolkata, then the most comfortable journey is to have an exclusive car/ coach to reach directly the starting point of Sundarban tour by boat is Gathkhali Jetty.
Big groups can be accommodated depending on the availability of rooms during the season time, but a maximum of 70 heads can be accommodated in one resort in Sundarban and can avail of Launch/ 2 medium-sized boats for cruising inside the Sundarban forest. If no of heads more than 70 heads, then the night stay will have to Split into 2 or 3 resorts depending on the size of the group.
Yes, only an Adhar Card / Election Commission Card/ Driving Licence issued in India or a Passport for Indian nationals to prove your nationality and address proof, but for Foreign Nationals and NRIs, a Passport, Indian Visa copy along with 2 recent Passport Size Photograph is required to visit Sundarban forest. A special permit is required for Foreign nationals. Entry fees & guide costs are also different for Indian citizens. Please note OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) card will not be accepted to issue an entry permit for the Sundarban tour. Either you have to provide the valid documents applicable for Indian nationals or your Valid passport issued by any other country outside India. This rule applies to all tourists respective of age and sex willing to visit Sundarban .
You may, but pets are not allowed to enter the Reserve forest area, you can stay in a hotel/resort if allowed by the hotel authority. For your information, there are no pet-friendly hotels/resorts in Sundarban till now. During off season, as a special case may consider your pets stay in your room, but during the season time may not be possible.
Yes, 15 days before scheduled departure with a nominal cancellation charge. But during peak season (Dec & January) not be possible to honour your request.
You may forward an email or WhatsApp msg to us, along with the required details to book the package tour of Sundarban explained above, we will get back to you within a maximum of 24-48 hours other than Sundays & National holidays.
The purpose of Royal Sundarban Tourism is to promote responsible and sustainable tourism in the Sundarban region, while also supporting the local community and conservation efforts. Some specific goals include:
By achieving these goals, Royal Sundarban Tourism aims to create a positive impact on the environment, local communities, and tourists, while also promoting the Sundarban region as a premier tourist destination.
The duplicate question already explained above about cost includes the question of the Sundarban tour.
To ensure you're getting the best value for your Sundarban tour, consider the following factors:
By considering these factors, you can make an informed decision and ensure you're getting the best value for your Sundarban tour.
Sundarbans tour starts at 6 AM and ends by 4 PM, before 6 AM and after 4 PM tourist boats are not allowed inside the Forest area.
As such there is no fear during the Sundarban tour, as we don't enter in Core area, tourists are only allowed to visit in Buffer zone of the Sundarban forest. Do not leave the hotel/resort premises after 8 PM without prior permission of the tour escort/manager or the hotel authority.
Smoking and Consumption of hard drinks or any alcoholic drink during the cruise on the boat inside the Sundarbans Forest area is strictly prohibited.
By visiting Sundarban, you contribute to the region's conservation and development while having a unique and enriching experience.
The main attractions of a Sundarban tour include:
These attractions make a Sundarban tour an unforgettable experience, offering a mix of adventure, nature, and cultural immersion.
Kids below 5 Years are our VIP guests. No charges.
Yes, Sundarban is safe to visit, You can visit safely with the assistance of the tour operator.
Nowadays Night stays are not allowed except few boats covered with a net, but even then, it's suggested to stay at night in a Lodge/ Hotel or Resort according to your budget for comfortable sleep. In all tourist boats Lower deck cabin has a bunk bed and toilet facility too, but no FAN or air conditioning system is available. During winter it's too cold. And in summer it's too HOT.
We recommend night stay should be in a Hotel/ Resort for comfortable sleep at night.
You can plan your trip to Sundarban by consulting the Local Tour operator from Kolkata and fix up the duration of your stay according to your budget & free day you can spare for your holidays.
By boat only, there is no Road connection to Sajnekhali Island.
By train to Canning then by local transport by road.
The exact number of tigers in the Indian Sundarban is difficult to determine, as it constantly changes due to various factors such as habitat, prey availability, and human-tiger conflicts. However, according to recent estimates and surveys:
Please note that these numbers are estimates and may vary. The Sundarban tiger population is considered stable, but conservation efforts continue to address threats like habitat loss, poaching, and human-tiger conflicts.
It's worth mentioning that the Sundarbans are home to the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), which is the most common tiger subspecies in India. The Sundarbans unique mangrove ecosystem provides a habitat for these majestic animals, and conservation efforts aim to protect and preserve this fragile environment.
40% of the total Sundarbans area is in India territory rest 60% in Bangladesh the funniest part is there are no international borders for the tigers to cross from one territory to another territory, so it's very difficult to say the exact no of Tigers available in Sundarban Forest.
4 nights & 5 days
For day use a maximum of 40 heads and for night stay 10 heads.
Yes, if you ask for a Tailor-made customized package from us.
Various types of rooms are available to stay near the Sajnekhali range of Sundarban, starting from Standard rooms in a Lodge to luxury rooms in resorts in different different Islands
Mostly from Science City Island Opposite the site of the ITC Sonar Bangla Hotel. But if it's a tailor-made, customized package we can arrange Pick up & drop off from your residence or a Choice of hotel, where you are staying in Kolkata.
In conclusion, a Sundarban trip offers a unique and unforgettable experience, allowing you to:
Remember to:
A Sundarban trip is an adventure of a lifetime, offering a mix of nature, culture, and excitement. So, pack your bags, and get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders of this incredible destination!
Pls. carry a Personal Identification card with a photo ID if required by the competent authority for verification. TIPS OF THE TOUR: