Sundarban
Duration
3 DAYS
Tour Type
Local
Group Size
9
Language
English Bangla
Experience the enchanting beauty of the Sundarbans on a 3-day, 2-night journey aboard a comfortable tourist boat. Explore wildlife-rich forests on adventure walks, glide silently through narrow creeks for bird and wildlife spotting, and enjoy panoramic views from watchtowers. Visit pristine beaches, a crocodile breeding center while savoring delicious local cuisine prepared on board and more.The Sundarbans is a remarkable destination for eco-tourism, offering breathtaking boat journeys through its intricate waterways, encounters with diverse bird species, and the chance to immerse in the rich culture of the local communities. The Sundarbans is a vital source of livelihood for local communities, where traditional fishing, honey harvesting, and sustainable eco-tourism initiatives promote conservation while benefiting the people who call this remarkable place home. Experience nature at its best in the Sundarbans, where adventure and conservation unite in perfect harmony.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Three days and two nights stay on a comfortable tourist boat and explore the magical Sundarban forest and its beautiful spots.
Adventure walk inside the forest exploring wildlife including deer, monkey, wild boar, various species of birds, mangrove trees and Royal Bengal Tiger if we are lucky.
Explore the magical beauty of the Sundarbans by entering into the narrow creek and channels by silent boat trip in the early morning and evening looking for birds and wildlife.
Watch the dense mangrove and various wildlife from the watch towers.
Visit beautiful sea beach in the Sundarban, the most admirable and clean sea beach in Bangladesh.
Visit mini zoo, crocodile breeding center, monkey trail, dolphin pavilion.
Enjoy local cuisine on board prepared by expert cook during the whole journey.
Famous Sites: Katka, Kachikhali , Dublar Char Island ,Hiron Point Tin Kona Island, Jamtala Sea-Beach, Harbariya, Andharmanik,Tiger Tilla , Tiger Points and Karamjal are famous for tiger, deer, monkey, crocodiles, birds and its natural beauty. Katka is famous for all common bio-diversities including morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Grassy meadows of Katka to Kachikhali will provide opportunities of tiger tracking. Dublar Char Island is renowned for catching and processing fish. It is also famous for Rash Mela/Rash , a Hindu festival that carries rituals since 200 years back. The Shekher Tek Kali Temple, believed to be built in the 16th century is one of the few architectural remains of human settlements in the Sundarbans during the Middle Ages.
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY- 1 : Khulna - Andharmanik – Katka
Meet at Khulna Jail khana Ghat, transfer to to our boat and immediate journey start toward Sundarban. Breakfast will be served on Boat.
On the way If we can manage or have enough time, we’ll arrange a cultural show by the community people just beside the Sundarbans forest. It would be a special arrangement for you.
Reach ‘Andharmanik Ecotourism Center’. Leaving our Gunman behind, we will go along the beautiful foot trail in a row. There will be mangrove plants with thick roots on both sides. Beautiful, golpata, gewa and Sundari trees are seen more in this spot.
Lots of deer tracks and deer herds can be seen if quiet. We will go around the trail for about 1 mile and rest in the rest house and have some photos for keeping memory.
Back to the ship and start for Kotka. Arrive at Kotka in the evening and night stay on the ship. All meal of the day will be served on Boat.
DAY-2: Katka – Kachikhali
Go for a silent boat trip into the narrow canal on a noiseless wooden boat to explore the creeks and beautiful silent nature of sundarban and search for wildlife such as birds, deer, monkey, water monitor lizard, otter etc.
After canal cruise, we will trek inside the forest to Jamtola Beach (45 minutes foot walk) to enjoy the beach for some time.
Back to the ship and have breakfast.
Visit Kotka Wildlife Sanctuary, where we’ll encounter a lot of wildlife.
Return to the ship and start for Kachikhali. We’ll go through a very narrow canal called ‘Chita Katka Khal’ where you will be able to feel the Sundarban from a close distance. On the way we’ll have our lunch.
Reach Kachikhali in the afternoon we will have our 2nd silent boat trip in a narrow canal. After canal cruising we will have a walk in the Forest office area for somesime where we’ll see a lot of deer, wild boar. We will also watch the vast forest area from the newly made watch tower.
After Office site visit, we’ll go for Egg Island to enjoy the sunset from beach and return to ship for return journey.
In the evening we’ll s tart our return journey toward for last spot ‘Karamjal’. On the way we will enjoy our Bar-B-Q Dinner.
DAY-3: Karamjal - Khulna
After breakfast we’ll start for Karamjal Eco tourism Center visit. Karamjal is the only saltwater crocodile breeding center in Bangladesh. We’ll see small and large crocodiles, almost extinct species of turtles, a lot of deer, and monkeys there.
Watch the mangrove forest from watch tower and a long walk on the foot trail.
Return to the ship and start for Khulna. Lunch will be served on the way. Reach Khulna in the late afternoon and leave boat and say good bye.
Time of Food Service
Breakfast- 7:00am - 8:00am
Morning Snacks & Tea- 11:00am
Lunch- 13:00pm - 14:00pm
Afternoon Snacks & Tea- 16:30pm - 17:30pm
Dinner- 19:30pm - 20:30pm
Before & After Lunch Snacks: Biscuits/Cake/Fruits, Tea/Coffee
N.B. Food service is depending on chef’s choice from above menus.
Package Includes
All meals during the trip,
All activities inside the forest as per itinerary,
Mineral water for drinking during the trip,
Fees of forest department and tour permission,
Security armed forest guard of forest department and
An accompanied experienced tour guide during the trip.
Package Excludes
Drinks both hard & soft
Items of personal nature
Any tips
Video camera entry fee
Things Need to Carry
During the winter, it will be colder in Sundarban than Dhaka or other parts of Bangladesh. Therefore, we need to carry warm Jackets/Pullover to protect from cold.
Snicker shoes for walking
Hat/Cap for sun protection
Sunburn lotion & insects spray
Binoculars
Camera.
Toothpaste & Tooth Brush
Towels
Bath Soap/Shampoo
Emergency Medicine
Flash light
FOOD MENU
Day One
Breakfast: Toaster (bread), Butter, Jam, egg boil, Sundarban Honey Banana, Tea.
Morning Snacks: Papaya, Plain Cake, tea.
Lunch: Plain Rice, Mash Potato, Mixed Vegetable, Fish Curry, Beef Curry (Chui Jhall), Thick Dhal, Salad, Sweet.
Afternoon Snacks: Vegetable Pakura, Potato Chop, Tea.
Dinner: Plain Rice, Mixed Vegetable, Fish Curry, Chicken Curry, Thick Dhal, Salad.
Day Two
Breakfast: Vuna Khichury, Brinjal Fry, Egg Curry, Pickle, Tea.
Morning Snacks: Apple, Dry Cake, Tea.
Lunch: Plain Rice, Mash Green Banana, Mixed Vegetable, Fish Fry, Chicken Curry, Thick Dhal, Salad.
Afternoon Snacks: Egg Nodules, Sauce. Tea.
Dinner: Fried Rice, Chinese Mixed Vegetable, Pumpkin Fry, Fish B.B.Q, Chicken B.B.Q, Fruits Salad, Drinks.
Day Three
Breakfast: Bread, Mixed Vegetable, Egg Omelet, Chicken Lotpoti, Tea.
Morning Snacks: Guava, Biscuit, Tea.
Lunch: Plain Rice, Mash Brinjal, Mixed Vegetable, Fish Curry, Duck Curry, Thick Dhal, Salad.
Afternoon Snacks: Orange (With Goodbye)
The things we care about our guest
We will be responsible for the operation of the tour and excursions as mentioned in our brochure under the normal situation. We shall not be directly responsible for personal accident, sickness, loss of baggage during the tour, delay or cancellation of air flight, any political problem resulting in unusual situation to conduct a tour, etc. On the contrary, we will be responsible to extend all possible assistance in overcoming those problems. But the guest must pay any extra cost incurred due to the problems. We reserve the right to withdraw or amend any tour should condition warrant such action.If such situation arise, a refund of money will be subject to negotiation. We reserve the rights to accept or refuse any participant as a member of the tour.
Booking Policy
For booking confirmation of a tour schedule, 50% payment of tour plan needs to pay in advance through our official bank account. Remaining 50% will have to pay before 5 days of tour-scheduled date.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Period Charge for Individual Charge for Group
3 weeks before departure 10% 15%
2 weeks before departure 20% 25%
1 week before departure 30% 30%
3 days before departure 40% 60%
48 hours before departure 50% 70%
24 hours before departure 60% 90%
Less than 24 hours before departure 75% 100%