Sundarbans

Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. Spread across parts of India and Bangladesh, this forest is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It spans the area from the Baleswar River in Bangladesh’s division of Khulna to the Hooghly River in India’s state of West Bengal. It comprises closed and open mangrove forests, land used for agricultural purpose, mudflats and barren land, and is intersected by multiple tidal streams and channels. Four protected areas in the Sundarbans are enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, viz. Sundarbans West (Bangladesh), Sundarbans South (Bangladesh), Sundarbans East (Bangladesh) and Sundarbans National Park (India)

Despite the protected status, the Indian Sundarbans were considered endangered in a 2020 assessment under the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems framework. The most abundant tree species are sundri (Heritiera fomes) and gewa (Excoecaria agallocha). The forests provide habitat to 453 fauna wildlife, including 290 bird, 120 fish, 42 mammal, 35 reptile and eight amphibian species.

The species we would target during our excursion to Sundarban would be – Buffy fish Owl, Ruddy kingfisher, Collared kingfisher, Mangrove whistler, Mangrove pitta, Changeable hawk eagle(Dark morph), King Cobra, White bellied sea eagle, Lesser Adjutant stork and Red tailed bamboo pit viper, Brown winged kingfisher, Black capped kingfisher, Peregrine falcon, White bellied sea eagle, Brahminy kite, Plovers, Stints, Eurasian curlew, Whimbrel, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat and of course the Bengal Tiger. And not to mention but more surprises as its wild!

Highlights –

  • Twin sharing Hotel Stay
  • 4 full day safari in a spacious 6-cylinder boat equipped with toilets, sleeping, and resting arrangements, ensuring comfort during your photography journey.
  • Spotting wild animals, reptiles and birds
  • Photography
  • Bird Watching
  • Lot of discussions about the forests, tigers and habitats.

Schedule –

Day 1 –

  • Pick up from Kolkata Airport/Howrah station
  • Road travel to Godkhali (100km)
  • From Godkhali travel further to Sundarbans (Hotel) by boat
  • Dinner on the boat

Meals : Evening Tea, Dinner

Day 2, 3, 4 –

  • Wake up early morning
  • Half an hour cruise to the forest entry point.
  • Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Pir Khali, Bonobibi Bharani, Deul Bharani (narrow creak), GajiKhali, Nobanki, Chora Gazi, Dobanki Watch Tower (with Canopy Walk through the mangrove forest) & Panchamukhani (the confluence of 5 rivers).
  • Breakfast and Lunch will be served on the boat. 
  • Lot of bird watching and search for the big cat
  • Reach Hotel

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea, Dinner

Day 5 –

  • We pack our bags, check-out from hotel  and come to boat. 
  • After full-day safari, leave the forest and move towards Godkhali
  • Travel to Kolkata by Tempo Traveller / Tata Winger

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea

Things to carry –

  • Cotton camouflage clothes
  • Shoes and Socks
  • Clothes covering full body
  • Personal medicines
  • Minimum luggage
  • Camera and accessories / Binocular
  • IDs, Mask and Sanitizer


The cost will include –

  • Road Travel from Kolkata to Hotel and Back
  • Boat Travel and Boat Safaris in Jungle
  • Accommodation – Shared AC Accommodation
  • Safaris, Jungle Entries, guide fees
  • Meals as mentioned

The cost will not include –

  • Train / Flight Tickets
  • Meals During Travel
  • Mineral Water and Drinks
  • Camera Fees
  • And anything that’s not mentioned in the ‘cost includes’ section.

Payments Method –

Account Transfer
    I CAMPERS JOURNEYS LLP
    A/C No – 1013 0393 677
    IFSC – IDFB0041379
    BANK – IDFC First Bank
    Account Type – Current

UPI
    contact.icampers@okhdfcbank / 96232 41880

For more details contact –

   contact.iCampers@gmail.com
   +91  98222 41880

Cancellation will not be possible