1 Nights Sundarbans Tour
One full night and two days give you enough time to settle into the rhythm of the Sundarbans: water, forest, villages and starlit evenings.
Tour overview
This is our most balanced short escape. You cruise deeper into the delta, visit multiple watchtowers, walk village trails, share meals with local families and still have unhurried evenings on the water. Ideal for first-time visitors who want a fuller experience without a long holiday.
Itinerary
10:00 AM: Report at Godkhali Ferry Ghat and begin your exciting boat journey through the beautiful rivers and creeks of the Sundarbans. Enjoy the scenic mangrove forests, village life and refreshing river breeze on the way to your hotel.
1:30 PM: Arrive at the hotel and check in.
2:00 PM: Lunch at the hotel.
4:00 PM: Enjoy a short introductory boat ride through nearby rivers and creeks, followed by a mesmerizing sunset view.
6:00 PM: Return to the hotel and relax.
7:00 PM: Enjoy a local folk dance performance with complimentary tea or coffee and snacks.
8:00 PM: Bonfire and music during the winter season only.
10:00 PM: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
8:00 AM: After breakfast, start your Sundarban delta safari by boat.
8:30 AM: Visit Sajnekhali Tiger Reserve and explore permitted sightseeing spots with a government-authorized tourist guide.
9:30 AM: Enjoy an exciting boat safari through the rivers, islands and narrow creeks of the Sundarbans, covering Pirkhali, Sarakkhali, Gazikhali, Deul Bharani and Sudhanyakhali Watchtower, subject to permitted routes. Spot spotted deer, crocodiles, wild boars, monitor lizards and various birds. If you are lucky, you may even see the Royal Bengal Tiger.
12:30 PM: Visit the Do-Banki Tiger Reserve area and watchtower, subject to forest permissions.
1:30 PM: Visit Panchamukhani, the scenic five-river junction, subject to the permitted boat route.
3:00 PM: Begin the return boat journey towards Godkhali Ferry Ghat.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Arrive at Godkhali Ferry Ghat. Tour concludes with wonderful memories of the Sundarbans.
Highlights
- One nights of riverside or island accommodation
- Cruises through core mangrove waterways and quiet creeks
- Multiple watchtower visits for wildlife and bird sightings
- Village walks and a home-cooked Bengali meal with a local family
- Relaxed pacing with time to absorb the delta atmosphere
Inclusions
- Boat cruise through the designated Sundarbans waterways
- Accommodation as per selected package
- All meals included — breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner
- Welcome drink, tea/coffee and safe drinking water
- Forest entry permits and required paperwork
- Experienced local guide throughout the tour
Exclusions
- Travel to and from the pickup point
- Personal expenses, tips and beverages
- Camera or drone fees charged by the forest department
- Travel insurance
Food & Menu
Breakfast
- Luchi with aloo dum
- Bread, butter & omelette
- Seasonal vegetable curry
- Tea or coffee
Lunch
- Steamed rice & roti
- Dal with fried vegetables (begun bhaja / aloo bhaja)
- Fresh river fish curry (bhetki, rui or parshe)
- Chicken curry or paneer for vegetarians
- Chutney, papad & sweet
Dinner
- Rice, roti & dal
- Mixed vegetable curry
- Chicken kosha or egg curry
- Sweet curd or rosogolla
Note: Food items mentioned above are not fixed and may be changed or substituted based on availability. Vegetarian, Jain, and low-spice meals can be arranged upon request.
Important information
- Please ask before photographing people or inside homes
- Carry a valid government photo ID for forest permits.
- Light cotton clothing, cap, sunscreen and mosquito repellent are recommended.
- Itineraries may shift slightly with tide timings and forest department rules.
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Faq
Yes — meals are freshly cooked and we brief the host families on visitor preferences.
Yes, host families and guides are paid directly for every visit.
Tell us in advance and vegetarian or other meals are arranged.
Tour summary
- Duration (1 nights / 2 days)
- Price on request,
- Sundarbans delta, West Bengal
Pricing shared on enquiry and depends on group size, season and inclusions.
