HILSHA FESTIVAL
Experience the true flavors of Bengal with our Sundarban Hilsha Festival (Ilish Utsob) Tour Package, specially designed to suit every budget. Whether you're looking for an economical getaway or a premium holiday, we offer customized Sundarban tour packages tailored to your budget and travel preferences.
Simply let us know your budget, and our travel experts will create the perfect itinerary for your Sundarban adventure. Enjoy the famous Ilish Utsob, featuring delicious Hilsa delicacies prepared in a variety of traditional Bengali styles, along with an unforgettable journey through the world's largest mangrove forest.
Leave all the planning to us. From transportation, accommodation, and boat safaris to reservations and festival arrangements, we manage every detail with care. Relax and enjoy a hassle-free vacation while our experienced professionals ensure a smooth, comfortable, and memorable Sundarban experience filled with nature, wildlife, culture, and the authentic taste of Bengal.
Spots We Visit
- Sajnekhali watch Tower
- Sudhanno Khali Watch Tower
- Dobanki WatchTower
- Dobanki canopy Wark
- 5 River jungtion(Panchomukhani)
- Banbibi Varani
- Charagaji Canel
- Gazikhali
- Pirkhali
- Sarakkhali
- Sundarkhali
Note: Some sightseeing spots may not be covered if the Forest Department restricts entry due to bad weather, high tide, safety concerns, or other unavoidable circumstances. We appreciate your understanding, as these decisions are made for the safety of visitors and the protection of the Sundarbans.
Includes
- Pick up & Drop Kolkata to Kolkata by Vehicle
- Meal plan
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening Snacks
- Dinner
- As per package schedule We Serve Bengali Cuisine
- Ac/ non ac Deluxe accommodation as per your plan Resort / cottage / Launch
- Bengali Hindi English Speaking Government Tourist Guide
- Permission of jungle authority, all forest entry fees, launch permission
- Launch/ Boat Safari, Short sightseeing Worlds Largest Mangrove Forest
- Mechanized well maintained Boat with beds and European Toilet.
- Evening Cultural Program.
Excludes
- Any optional tour
- Any optional food menu
- Coolie Charge.
- Personal expenditure
- Non Indian guests will have to pay separately for the Permit fees inside the Tiger Reserve.
Itinerary
Day 1 Itinerary
8:30am - 9:30am
Pick-up from Indian Museum Main Gate near Park Street Metro Station. Reporting time is 8:30 am and departure at 9:00 am. Second pick-up point is Science City PC Chandra Garden Gate No. 01 at 9:00 am. Guests can choose any one pick-up point.
9:30am - 1:00pm
Breakfast will be served on the way. After approximately 3½ hours drive, reach Godkhali (12:30pm - 1:00pm), the last road point before entering the Sundarbans where waterways become the main mode of transport.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Reach Godkhali. Depending on tide and convenience, guests may either cross Gosaba Island and continue by local transport to the resort jetty or take a direct engine boat to the resort.
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Arrive at Sundarban Beckons Resort located on the eco-island of Pakhiralaya. Lunch will be served at the resort.
3:00pm
Enjoy a country boat ride for bird watching through the beautiful creeks and waterways of the Sundarbans for one to two hours.
6:00pm
Return to the resort after sunset and enjoy hot black tea with freshly fried vegetable pakoras.
7:00pm
Enjoy a local tribal dance performance at the resort.
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Dinner will be served at the resort followed by overnight stay.
Day 2 Itinerary
7:30am
After breakfast, board the luxury boat. Complete forest permissions and meet the Government-approved forest guide before entering the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve.
Full Day Safari
Enjoy a thrilling boat safari through the world's largest mangrove ecosystem. Visit Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower and Do-Banki Watch Tower along with Crocodile Project, Turtle Project, Mangrove Interpretation Centre, Bono Bibi Temple and canopy walk.
2:30pm
Cruise through narrow jungle creeks and channels while searching for wildlife including spotted deer, wild boar, civet cats, monitor lizards, crocodiles, dolphins and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be prepared and served on the boat.
5:30pm
Return to Sundarban Beckons Resort after an exciting jungle safari.
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Dinner will be served at the resort followed by overnight stay.
Day 3 Itinerary
8:00am
Enjoy an early breakfast at the resort.
9:00am - 12:00pm
Visit the nearby village and explore local life. Visit the historic Rabindranath Tagore Bungalow and Hamilton Bungalow before lunch.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Complete lunch at the resort and start the return journey with beautiful memories of your Sundarban trip.
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Reach Godkhali and board the vehicle for Kolkata.
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Arrive in Kolkata with unforgettable memories of your Sundarban adventure.
Note
This is a general 2 Nights / 3 Days itinerary. The actual safari route, timings and activities may change depending on weather, tide conditions, forest permissions, wildlife movement and guide recommendations.
Child Policy
- Children under 4 years stay free with parents.
- Children between 4-8 years charged at 50% of adult price.
- Children above 8 years are considered adults.
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund for cancellations before 45 days prior to booking date.
- 50% refund for cancellations 31-45 days prior to booking date.
- 25% refund for cancellations 21-30 days prior to booking date.
- Adjust any others available date for cancellations 11-20 days prior to booking date.
- No refund for cancellations within 10 days of booking date.