Photography Tour
Spots We Visit
Generally, for our wildlife photography trips, we focus on specific zones and routes where recent tiger movement or wildlife sightings have been reported. However, guests who wish to visit the below-mentioned watchtowers and locations can also include them in the safari plan. Please note that visiting these spots may reduce the time available in the core forest zone.
- Sajnekhali Watch Tower
- Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
- Do-Banki Watch Tower
- Do-Banki Canopy Walk
- Panchamukhani (5 River Junction)
- Banbibi Varani
- Charagaji Canal
- Gazikhali
- Pirkhali
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 8:45 am and departure at 9:00 am. Second pick-up point is PC Chandra Garden Gate No. 01, Science City at 9:15 am. Guests can choose any one pick-up point.
9:30am - 1:00pm
Breakfast will be served during the journey. After approximately 3½ hours drive, reach Godkhali (12:30pm - 1:00pm), the last road point before entering the magnificent Sundarbans where waterways become the main transport route.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Reach Godkhali. Depending on tide conditions 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
5:30am - 6:00am
Start the full-day wildlife photography and tiger tracking safari through the Sundarbans National Park. Breakfast and lunch will be served on the boat.
Full Day Safari
Explore different routes inside the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve. The safari route will be decided according to recent tiger movement, wildlife sightings and discussion with the forest guide. Guests may visit watchtowers like Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Do-Banki whenever required, or continue deep into narrow jungle canals for better wildlife opportunities.
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Return to the resort after sunset with memorable wildlife experiences and photographs.
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Dinner will be served at the resort followed by overnight stay.
Day 3 Itinerary
5:30am - 6:00am
Begin another full-day jungle safari inside the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve. Breakfast and lunch will be served on the boat.
Full Day Safari
Continue wildlife exploration through different rivers, creeks and forest channels. Safari locations may change depending on tiger sightings, wildlife activity and guide recommendations. Visit Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Do-Banki or other areas whenever required.
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Return to the resort after completing the jungle safari and relax in the peaceful surroundings of Pakhiralaya.
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Dinner will be served at the resort followed by overnight stay.
Day 4 Itinerary
6:30am - 7:00am
After check-out from the resort, start the final day safari through the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve. Breakfast and lunch will be served on the boat.
Full Day Safari
Continue the last wildlife exploration based on recent tiger sightings and guide recommendations. The route may include watchtowers such as Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Do-Banki or deep jungle canals depending on conditions.
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Complete the Sundarban safari and begin the return journey towards Godkhali for Kolkata transfer.
Note
This is a general 3 Nights / 4 Days itinerary. The actual safari route and timing may change depending on the day, weather conditions, tide, forest permission, 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.