Sundarban Core Zone Package
The Ecological Sundarban Core Zone Package is a 2-night, 3-day adventure, offering a mix of leisure and jungle safari. This package takes you on a long boat ride through the deep forest of the Sundarbans, providing an authentic experience for jungle adventure lovers. If you’re looking for a true wilderness adventure, the Sundarban Core Zone is the perfect destination.
This package includes luxury accommodation, tribal dance performances, and wildlife exploration. Sundarban is one of the best safari destinations in India, offering an unforgettable experience. The area is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, with the Sundarban National Park being a crucial part of it.
The Sundarbans consist of about 102 islands, of which 54 are inhabited, and the remaining 48 are forested. The Sundarbans is a tiger reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a biosphere reserve known for its ecological significance. The park is also recognized as a Mangrove National Park and plays a critical role in preserving the unique mangrove ecosystem.
The Sundarban Core Zone Package offers a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, cultural immersion, and ecological learning, making it a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Would you like recommendations for specific tour operators or assistance with booking this package?
Sundarban Core Zone Ecological Package (2 Nights / 3 Days)
Overview: This package offers a leisure and adventure-filled jungle safari into the heart of the Sundarban’s core zone, where you’ll experience the incredible beauty of the world’s largest delta. The journey combines a long boat drive through dense mangrove forests with luxurious accommodation, tribal performances, and abundant wildlife exploration.
Inclusions:
- Luxury Accommodation:
- Stay in well-equipped eco-resorts or luxurious jungle lodges. Enjoy amenities in a natural setting, ensuring both comfort and sustainability.
- Meals, often based on local cuisine, are included during your stay.
- Jungle Safari and Boat Cruise:
- Experience the thrill of boat safaris through the intricate network of river channels, creeks, and islands that make up the Sundarban National Park.
- Visit watch towers such as Sajnekhali, Dobanki, and Sudhanyakhali for breathtaking views and a chance to spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, saltwater crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boar, and diverse bird species.
- Wildlife Exploration:
- Sundarban is home to over 400 species of wildlife, including the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger, saltwater crocodiles, various species of dolphins, otters, and countless bird species.
- The package often includes guided wildlife tracking tours, where naturalists and expert guides educate you on the unique ecosystem of the Sundarbans.
- Tribal Dance and Cultural Experience:
- Enjoy traditional tribal dances and performances by local communities. This is a unique cultural aspect of the Sundarbans, offering insights into the local way of life and their close relationship with nature.
- Learn about local traditions, folklore, and survival techniques used by villagers who live in this rich ecosystem.
- Ecological Insights:
- Expert guides explain the ecological importance of Sundarban, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mangrove National Park, and a Biosphere Reserve.
- The Sundarbans are a mangrove forest, providing a unique habitat for both terrestrial and marine life, including the tiger which is known to swim between islands.
Sundarban Core and Buffer Zone Watch Tower.
1 – Sundarban Buffer Zone Watch Tower- Sajnekhali, Sudhyanakhali, Dobanki, Burir dabri, Jhingekhali.
2 – Core Zone Watch Tower- Netidhopani, Harikhali.
3 – South division watch tower- Bonnie camp and Kalash camp.
Core Zone Watch Tower-
Netidhopani watch tower:
Here the tourists get to see the ruins of a 400-year-old temple along with a watch tower. Netidhopani is a part of the core area of Sunderbans. This is an excellent site where you may find the pleasure of spotting the Royal Bengal Tiger. You may see spotted Deer, and many birds and other animals here. The ideal time to visit this place is in the afternoon or early morning. The animals generally avoid the scorching sun of the noons.
Harkhali watch tower :
Harikhali is a Range office of the eastern part of Sundarbans. In this part of Sundarbans, you also see deer, fishing cats, and monitor lizards and snakes.
Harinbhanga, tourists can see a variety of birds. Mangrove trees, Estuarine Crocodile and Dolphin. History and culture are very attractive. Subdarban offbeat tour a trip of lonely long boat drive to Sundarban delta area. It will be an adventure tour.
Buffer zone Watch Tower-
Sajnekhali watch tower:
Mangrove Interpretation Centre, turtle, crocodile pond, watch tower, and sweet water pond are the main attractions here.
Sudhanyakhali watch tower:
A Mangrove Park along with a sweet water pond and watch tower with observation lines provides a vantage point for tourists to see wildlife. Dobanki Canopy Walk: This aerial pathway allows tourists to have an aerial view of the forest. It culminates into a watch tower from where a vast expanse of mangrove forest can be seen.
Dobanki watch tower :
This watchtower is famous for the canopy walk. this walk allows you to view wildlife from a netted enclosure.
Burirdabri watch tower:
Burirdabri cage trail and mud walk: This is a favorite with the tourists as it allows the tourists a feel of the muddy forest floor. The ground fauna can be observed closely during the mud walk. It culminates into a watch tower overlooking Bangladesh with river Raimongal forming the boundary.
Jhingekhali watch tower-
A watch tower with observation lines and a sweet water pond for observing the wildlife.
Sundarban core area Package Highlight:
Pickup Drop – Kolkata, Airport, Howrah Station.
Accommodation – Deluxe A/c or Non A/c
Safari– 2 core zone watch tower and 4 buffer zone watchtower safari by boat.
Safari boat- 3-day exclusive Private Safari boat.
Food– 3 breakfasts, 3 Lunches,2 dinners, 4 Snacks, Fruits Tea coffee from our boat kitchen.
Safari Guide– English and Hindi Bengali speaking Guide.
Entertainment– Folk dance presented by local girls.
Introduce- Familiarity with village people’s lifestyle and culture.
Sundarban Core Zone Package Safari Boat
We have a wooden boat at Sundarban. We have sailed the breadth of the beautiful Sundarban coast jungle Island, navigated the length of the mighty river Matla, Bidya, Raymangal, and lots of rivers, and explored the unspoiled beauty of the surrounding jungle.Trip to Sundarbans to bring you a comprehensive collection of the finest riverboats with a sundarban core area package.
Sundarban core area Package Food
Sundarban package food is a reflection of the unique geography, culture, and biodiversity of the Sundarban region, located in West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh. The cuisine primarily focuses on fresh, local ingredients, often featuring seafood and subtle spices. Here are some popular dishes and food items from the Sundarbans:
Seafood Dishes
- Chingri Malai Curry: A rich and creamy prawn curry made with coconut milk and mustard seeds.
- Shorshe Ilish: Hilsa fish cooked in mustard paste, a signature Bengali delicacy.
- Crab Curry: Prepared with fresh crabs, aromatic spices, and sometimes coconut milk.
Rice Dishes
- Bhuna Khichuri: A flavorful rice and lentil dish often cooked with vegetables and served with fried fish or meat.
- Plain Steamed Rice: A staple accompaniment to all curries.
Vegetarian Dishes
- Shukto: A mild and slightly bitter vegetable stew made with a mix of vegetables like bitter gourd and drumsticks.
- Posto: Poppy seed paste dishes, such as aloo posto (potatoes in poppy seed paste).
Local Delicacies
- Honey-Based Dishes: Sundarbans is known for its wild honey, often used in desserts or as a sweetener.
- Khejurer Gur (Date Palm Jaggery): A seasonal delicacy used in making sweets like nolen gurer sandesh or payesh.
- Snacks and Street Food
- Telebhaja: Deep-fried fritters made from various vegetables or lentils.
- Pithas: Traditional rice cakes, often filled with jaggery or coconut.
- Desserts
- Payesh: A sweet rice pudding made with milk, jaggery, or sugar.
- Sandesh: A Bengali sweet made from chenna (cottage cheese) and sugar or jaggery.
Sundarban Core Zone Package itinerary
Day-1
Sundarban core area package start from kolkata city and aiport. Tourist Pickup from Kolkata morning 7.00 am. by an exclusive Vehicle. Kolkata to Godkhali distance 110 km travel time 3 hours.
Godkhali – It is the entry point of Sundarban. The tourist boarding boat from this point particularly.
Welcome Drinks and breakfast, then visit Rabindra Nath Thakur Bungalow , Gosaba market. back to the boat.
11.00 am transfer guests from Godkhali jetty by motor launch to Sundarban.
Check in the resort located in the Sundarbans Islands. This journey would take guests/tourists down the rivers Hogol, Gomar, Durgaduni, and Gumdi in about an hour and a half. 1.00 lunch on the boat, after lunch check-in at the hotel.
6.30 pm- we will arrange a tribal dance presented by local girls and woman.
7.00 pm -In the evening we serve snacks. 8.30 pm. dinner. Night stay at the hotel.
Day-2
Full day sundarban core area safari.
6.00 am bed tea, 6.30 set off the boat. The second day involves a full day cruise through the rivers and narrow creeks of the Sundarban National Park and a lovely birding experience. The journey through mangrove and narrow canal, the guide with you.Food would be prepared and served on the motorboat. Start after bed tea and 8.00 am breakfast. Visit the Two watchtowers of Burir Dabri and Harikhali. Bagana forest range office and Harikhali watch Tower.
BURIRDABRI WATCHTOWER
Our 1st point Bagna forest office for getting jungle entry fee. Bagna is a small range office under Jhila forest at Kumirmari Village.
Burir dabri Buffer zone watch tower.
This is the most offbeat and beautiful watchtower at sundarban. Here we can find visit often the movement of Tiger. In low tide time, you may also find a tiger pugmark on the river bank. The walking at Burir dabri is a lifetime experience.
The next destination is Harikhali, Harinbhanga, and Katoajhora jungle in the eastern part of Sundarbans. The most beautiful part of this watchtower is that you can experience the confluence of five different rivers and that serene. This is the place to be called for crocodiles and experience their presence is almost certain. It’s wonderful to see nature from the watchtower.
MORIRJHAPI:
A painful history of people. The refugees who occupied the legally protected Sundarban reserve forest land on Marichjhapi. The island will be cleared by the West Bengal government.
Core Zone watch tower: Harikhali
12 noon Lunch, 4 pm tea biscuits, 7 pm back to Hotel. 7.30 pm pm Snacks, 9 pm Dinner at hotel.
Day-3
Full day jungle safari CORE ZONE AND BUFFER ZONE
6.00 am bed tea. 6.30 start a motorboat. 7.30 am Sajnekhali watch tower- panoramic view of forest wildlife, tortoise pond, mangrove museum. 8.00 am next watchtower is the Sudhanyakhali watch tower. of the 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.
Our next point Dobanki. 3 hours journeybyboat from Sudhanyakhali.In this ride you will see Pirkhali block, 1 narrow creek Bonbibi Varani, Gajikhali, nobanki.
10 am Snacks, 12 noon lunch on the boat. After lunch, we reach Dobanki watch tower. This watchtower is famous for the canopy walk. this walk allows you to view wildlife from a netted enclosure. Next on our itinerary would be the Spotted Deer Rehabilitation centre. 1 pm enjoing 5 river Jn.
2.30 pm visit – Core zone watch tower Netidhopani.
Thereafter, enjoy the thrill of cruising deep in the forest area and also around the islands of the Sundarbans Tiger Project area. Let be guided by our guide to viewing the Mangrove forest from close quarters, deep inside the creeks. 4 pm reach Godkhali. 7 pm Reach Kolkata.. 7 pm reackch kolkata
Sundarban core area package Including and excluding:
Pickup & drop as per Package | Canning to Canning | Godkhali to Godkhali | Kolkata to Kolkata
All Meals like Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner, as per the package schedule, Jungle Permission., Entry Fee, Boat Safari, Tour Manager, Tourist Guide, Deluxe Accommodation. 3 days exclusive boat.
Sunderban core zone Package Excludes:
Camera Permission Charges, Alcoholic drinks, Baggage Coolie Charges,
Any meal out of the package, Personal expenditure.
Transportation
Pickup and Drop by A/C vehicle – from the airport, main railway station, or your location / your home / from hotel / any point of Kolkata.
ONLY EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE TOUR
Sunderban core zone package Extra activities
Camp Fire (Winter Season Only). Village Walk & meet Local people. Birds Jungle Bird-watching Session Jungle'(only winter season) Jhumur Dance (Traditional Folk Dance by Local Village Girls and Women)
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Contact Us
- Email :-triptosundarbans@gmail.com
- Phone No:-+91 9831993904 / 9477655443
- Sunderban Office: Shop name – Biswas telecom,Vill post Dayapur, P.s Sundarban Coastal South 24Parganas Pin -743370 Landmark – Dayapur bazaar