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Sundarbans India & Bangladesh
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This itinerary is focussed on trailing the Bengal tiger in one of the most beautiful habitats in the world- the mangroves forests of India and Bangladesh. The thrill is as much in seeing the tiger, as it is in the unconventional way to pot them – from a boat in the water, peering through the thick bushes. The expected jungle safari with jeeps is not the tenor of the trip. You also get to see life on the river at close quarters.
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TOP PLACES
Dhaka | Khulna – Sundarbans | Sundarbans | Sundarbans – Bagerhat – Khulna | Khulna – Benapole – Kolkata | Kolkata | Sudhayanakhali | Lothian Island | Kolkata
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HIGHLIGHTS
The tigers of Sundarbans | Hiking trails | Village life on Sundarbans islands
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Day 1
Dhaka
This day is kept for relaxation and sightseeing in Dhaka city including Sadarghat, National Parliament building (outside), Dhakeshwari temple, Dhaka University campus and other historically important edifices. -
Day 2
Khulna – Sundarbans
Transfer to the domestic airport to catch the morning flight for Jessore (45 mins flight). Upon arrival at Jessore, we drive to Khulna (2.5hrs drive), and transfer to our cruiser M. V. BHELA / M. V. DINGHY. Lunch will be served on the boat while we start cruising towards the Sundarbans forest. -
Day 3-4
Sundarbans
In the late afternoon, we hike in the forest area to see the wildlife and forest from a close range. Back to the boat in the evening. Overnight on boat at Kotka. Early in the morning we wend our way through small creeks and canals by a country boat to see the wildlife of the forest. -
Day 5
Sundarbans – Bagerhat – Khulna
A country boat wades through the slim canals early morning so we can get a close look at the forest. After breakfast we leave Kochikhali for Mongla. -
Day 6
Khulna – Benapole – Kolkata
After early breakfast at around 7:00 hrs transfer to Kolkata via Benapole land border. -
Day 7
Kolkata
We pass the stunning countryside enroute. Next is a transfer to small boat to reach Cruiser M.V. Paramhamsa. After safety and tour briefing we take an extensive creek ride through the dense mangrove forest and visit a watchtower at Dobanke Canopy Walk and rehabilitation center. -
Day 8
Sudhayanakhali
Sudhanyakhali is a place famous for its watchtower and wildlife sighting. We visit a typical Sunderban village for an interaction with the villagers, to experience their life style. Later, there is a visit to Nethidopani watchtower or Boni camp watchtower. -
Day 9
Lothian Island
This offers sighting opportunities of a lot of birds. We visit the Bhagavatpur crocodile farm too. Bhagavatpur is a hatchery cum sanctuary of the biggest Estuarine Crocodile in the world. -
Day 10-11
Kolkata
Arrival at Kolkata by morning. Onward Flight.
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