Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026 Experience the magic of the rich flavors of the famous Hilsa fish meet the untouched beauty of the Sundarbans. This unique festival invites travelers to enjoy freshly prepared hilsa dishes, traditional Bengali cuisine, and an immersive journey through winding rivers, dense mangrove forests, and serene village life. Perfect for food lovers and nature enthusiasts, the festival offers a memorable blend of culture, wildlife, and authentic local experiences, making it one of the most exciting travel events in West Bengal.
সুন্দরবন ইলিশ উৎসব হল পশ্চিমবঙ্গের একটি জনপ্রিয় ভ্রমণ ও খাদ্য উৎসব, যেখানে সুস্বাদু Hilsa fish (ইলিশ মাছ)-এর নানা রকম পদ উপভোগ করার সুযোগ পাওয়া যায় Sundarbans-এর অপূর্ব প্রাকৃতিক পরিবেশে। এই উৎসবে পর্যটকরা নৌকায় করে নদী ভ্রমণ, ম্যানগ্রোভ জঙ্গলের সৌন্দর্য উপভোগ, স্থানীয় গ্রামজীবনের সঙ্গে পরিচিত হওয়া এবং বাঙালির ঐতিহ্যবাহী সংস্কৃতি অনুভব করার সুযোগ পান। প্রকৃতি, স্বাদ ও সংস্কৃতির এক অনন্য মেলবন্ধন হিসেবে সুন্দরবন ইলিশ উৎসব সবার জন্য এক স্মরণীয় অভিজ্ঞতা।
Date of Hilsa Festival - Ilish Utsab
July 2026 – 3 4 5 | 10 11 12 | 17 18 19 | 24 25 26
August 2026 – 7 8 9 | 14 15 16 | 21 22 23 | 26 27
September 2026 – 4 5 6 | 11 12 13
Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026
Trip Over View :
Pickup- Godkhali Canning Kolkata
Drop – Godkhali Canning Kolkata
Accommodation- A/c or non A/c
Vehicle- Ac
Boat – 3 Days Non ac
Jungle safari 2nd and 3 rd Day with Government Forest Guide.
All Food.
Destination Covered –
1st day
Pickup from Kolkata
3 Hours Journey, reach Godkhali, Boarding boat. Breakfast
Visit RabindraNath Tagore Bungalow, Sunset from boat.
7 pm Snacks and Jhumur dance.
9 Pm Dinner
2 nd Day –
6.30 am bed tea.
7.00 am boarding boat
Full Day Jungle Safari
Sajnekhali Watch Tower
Pirkhali,
Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
Bonobibi varani,Gazikhali waterpond.
Dobanki Watch Tower
Canopy Walk here.
5 River Jn.
Nbanki, Pirkhali 1 2 3 7 block
3rd Day
Half day Forest safari
2 pm Drop Godkhali.
3 pm Drop canning.
5 pm Drop Kolkata
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Sundarban Hilsa Festival Itinerary
Day-1
7 am pickup from Sealdah station.
3 hours Journey reach Godkhali -entry point Sundarban.
Breakfast at boat
Visit Rabindra nath Tagore Bungalow,
After visit
We transfer guests from Godkhali jetty by motorboat to the Forest area.
Post Lunch check in the Hotel,located in the Sundarbans Islands.
This journey would take guests down the rivers Hogol, Gomar, Durgaduni, and Gumdi in about 2 hours and a half.
11.30 am Fish fry and Cold drinks.
1.30 Pm lunch on the boat
2.30 pm check in Hotel.
sunset from boat
6 pm back to the hotel.
7.00 pm -In the evening we serve snacks with Tribal dance.
9 pm dinner. Night stay at the Hotel.
Day-2
To Day Jungle Safari by Safari boat.
6.30 am bed tea. 7.00 am set off on a motorboat.
JUNGLE SAFARI
The second day involves a full day cruise through the rivers and narrow creeks of the Sundarban National Park.
All Food would be prepared and served on the motorboat.
8.30 am breakfast on boat
Visit-
Sajnekhali watch tower, Sudhanyakhali watch tower,
This watch tower – one of the famous Watch Tower of Sundarban National Park. Most of the Royal Bengal Tigers are sighted from this tower. Some other wildlife like axis deer’s, wild boars, varieties Mangrove plantation here for introducing of tourist may also be seen from this watchtower. There is a sweet water pond where animals drink water. Behind the pond, one can sight animals from a distance.
NARROW CREEK WATCH – BONO BIBI VARANI
1.30 pm lunch on the boat. After lunch, we reach to Dobanki watchtower.
Dobanki Watch Tower
This watch tower famous for the canopy walk( •75 km walk). This walk allows you to view wildlife from a netted enclosure. Next on our itinerary would be the Spotted Deer Rehabilitation centre.
Thereafter, enjoy the thrill of cruising deep in the forested area and also around the islands of the Sundarbans Tiger Project area. Let us be guided by our guide to viewing the Mangrove forest from close quarters, deep inside the creeks.
The Sundarban Forest Guide: Give you All Information about Sundarban and your question.
5 pm return to the Hotel. evening full leisure.
6.30 pm serve tea and snacks
9 pm dinner. night stay at the Hotel.
Day-3
6.30 am Bed tea served.
7.30 am Boarding boat
8.30 am Breakfast at Boat.
Half day forest safari
at 1pm Lunch at boat.
2 pm Reach Godkhali.
5 pm Reach Sealdah station.
TOUR END
Sundarban Tours Special Attraction & Activities
Sundarban Hilsa Festival Package includes:
- Pickup drop.
- All Meals like Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks dinner, as per package schedule,
- All Food Bengali Type.
- Jungle Permission., Entry Fee, Boat Safari, Tour Manager, Tourist Guide,
- Hotel Accommodation Ac Room.
- Water – Mineral
Sundarban Hilsa Festival Package Excludes
Camera Permission Charges, Alcoholic drinks, Any meal out of the package, Personal expenditure.
Do’s & Don’ts
》Always travel with a guide.
Vegetation is fragile; follow designated trails.
》Avoid littering and deposit garbage at designated places.
Keep all pollutants away from streams and River.
》Respect local culture by taking permission before taking photographs.
Dress modestly. Be aware of the customs and manners and culture of the local people.
》Don’t disturb wildlife or its habitat.
Not buy endangered species or antiques.
Don’t smoke, drink alcohol or talk loudly near sacred places.
》Don’t pluck plants or flowers.
Sundarban Hilsa Festival Terms & Conditions
No refund will be made for any unused accommodation, missed meals, transportation segments, sightseeing tours or any other service. Such unused items are neither refundable nor exchangeable. Room allocation is done by the hotel depending upon availability at the time of check-in in the category of room as specified on your confirmation voucher. No refund shall be claimed if the services & amenities of the hotel were not up to your expectations. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc is to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot.
ID CARD
It is mandatory that guests should carry photo proof identity cards such as voter ID Addhar cards only.
Trip To Sundarbans
Go Bhraman Holidays
Anupam Roy
Shop name- Biswas Telecom
Vill post Dayapur,
P.s – sundarban coastal south Dist – South 24 Parganas
Pin- 743374
Trade Registration – 611
INFO:
📞 +91 9477655443 / 9831993904
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Email – triptosundarban@gmail.com
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