Day 2: Sundarbans National Park
The second day involves cruising through the deep creeks and
covering the watchtowers of Burir Dabri, Kumirmari as well as the forest of Morich Jhapi.
Burirdabri in Sundarbans national Park is famous for its
watchtower, a mudwalk and mangrove cage trail leading to a viewpoint known as Raimongal View Point. Visit the watch Tower at Burirdabri camp.
The Jhingakhali
watchtower offers an exciting view of the jungles. Overlooking an untamed
forestscape, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature resplendent in her pristine
virginal beauty.
Day 3: Sundarbans National Park
The third day involves a full day cruise through the rivers
and narrow creeks of the Sundarbans National Park and a lovely birding experience. Food would be prepared and
served on the motor boat. Start after bed tea and visit the various watch
towers of Neti Dhopani (Subject to weather and tide conditions permitting) as
well as Do Banki.
The canopy walk at Do Banki gives you an opportunity 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 “Indian Amazon” as India Beacons calls it and also around the islands of
the Sundarban Tiger Project Area. Let yourself be guided by our Naturalist and
Guide to view the Mangrove forest from close quarters, deep inside the creeks
and return in the evening. Overnight stay would be at the hotel/boat.
The Netidhopani watchtower
offers one a view of the ruins of a 400 year old Shiva Temple. It is also
believed that there is a road on the extreme right of the forest which was built
by King Pratapaditya to guard the coastal area. It is now covered with
earth. There is also a sweet water pond. This watch tower has a capacity to
host 20 persons at a time.
Day 4: Sundarbans to Kolkata
In the morning, we cruise along the creeks and take you for
a village tour to the southernmost village of South 24
Parganas.
This is a special attraction of the India Beacons tour where you
have a chance to get a feel of the "Mudflats".
An important physical
feature of Sundarbans are the "Mudflats". Do not forget to carry your
“Bermudas” as the inviting waters of the Sundarbans entice you to wade through
them and frolic on the "Mudflats".
You may be lucky enough to see
small Octopus, Star Fish, Jelly Fish, Horse shoe Crab, prawn seeds as
well as many other variety of fishes etc.
Optional activity involves country
boat ride along the jungles.
We then set off for a visit to a
village and learn about the experiences of the villagers in the forest. Meet
the fishermen, the Honey Collectors as well as the woodcutters and share their
experiences of the Jungle.
After lunch at the resort/boat, at
around 12:00 p.m, we depart for Godhkhali/Sonakhali to be transferred to Kolkata. Arrive
at Kolkata by about 5:30 / 6:00 pm. Your Sundarban 3N 4D tour ends with sweet
memories.
