Sunderban National Park - West Bengal
2N/3DSunderban (2N)
North Sikkim offers natural beauty at its best. Lachen and Lachung are the two main tourist towns; Lachen acts as a base for a trip to Gurudongmar and Lachung is the base for visiting the Yumthang valley area.
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Kolkata - Gothkhali – Sunderban Tiger CampDrive from Kolkata Airport / Howrah Railway Station to Gothkhali Jetty (approx. 115 kms/03 hrs.). Your surface journey ends here and you board your exclusive boat for to cruise through rivers Gomor, Durgadhwani to enter river Pitchkhali on banks of where lies the Sunderban Tiger Camp. On your arrival you will be greeted by the Tiger Camp team and checked into your cottage followed by a hot lunch.
In the afternoon you will experience the true Sunderban, as you walk through the native village of Dayapur. You will encounter many wonderful sights as you learn about the lifestyle, local crafts, cuisines, and way of life of the local villagers. Observe their indigenous farming methods and how their houses are completely mud made with small entrances. Your tour will pass through the village market and eventually end at the resort for refreshments followed by a dinner to end another day in the reserve forest.
One can also go to the watchtower at the resort after their return from the village to observe the birdlife within the resort (Sunderban Tiger Camp houses 64 species of birds to date).
Evening watch Movie show on the Tigers. A warm dinner cooked with farm fresh vegetables and is served at the Fisherman’s Wharf dining hall which displays different tools used by the locals to catch fish. Overnight at Tiger Camp.
In SunderbanPost breakfast proceed for a thrilling cruise towards Dobanke Watch Tower as we move into the Sunderban Tiger Reserve Forest through creeks and dense forest and numerous rivers (breakfast onboard). The canopy walk at Dobanke Watch Tower inside the forest sends chills down your spine. Also visit the spotted deer rehabilitation centre after which you cruise back through Matla – Sea Face (the point from where Bay of Bengal can be seen) to Sunderban Tiger Camp for lunch.
Post lunch visit Pakhiralay Island which is about half an hour away from your resort by boat.
Dinner & Overnight at Tiger Camp.
Sunderban Tiger Camp - Gothkhali – KolkataAs you wake up to the chirping of birds and morning wake up bell, a hot cup of tea is served in your balcony. View the array of birds in the fruit trees near your cottage.
Post breakfast head for the morning cruise into the Sunderban Tiger Reserve once again through creeks and rivers heading to the Sudhayakhali Watchtower. Walk through the caged walkways after disembarking towards the watchtower, searching for the elusive tiger.
Keep a look at the sweet water pond where you may sight a deer drinking water or a water monitor lizard basking by the sun as well as monkeys and wild boars may be sighted nearby.
Cruise back to Sunderban Tiger Camp for an early lunch you will be transferred back to Gothkhali.
On arrival at Gothkhali picked up by your vehicle and transfer to Kolkata Airport / Howrah Railway Station.
Overview
Sikkim and West Bengal are two neighboring states located in the eastern part of India, each offering unique cultural, natural, and historical attractions. Sikkim has a lot to offer such as Scenic Beauty, Gangtok, Buddhist Culture, Adventure Activities, Hot Springs and Healing Centers. West Bengal also has a lot to offer such as its capital city Kolkata, Sundarbans, Darjeeling, Cultural Heritage, Terracotta Temples, Wildlife Sanctuaries.
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- Gangtok :Baba Mandir | Tsomgo Lake | Tashi Viewpoint | Chorten Stupa | Rumtek Monastery | Ban Jhakri falls
- Pelling : Pelling Skywalk (Entrance on Direct Payment basis)
- Darjeeling : Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute | Batasia Loop | Tiger Hills to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak | Ghoom Monastery
