On the day of arrival at Kolkata airport, Alkof Holidays representative will assist you at airport and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Godhkhali Ferry Ghat. On the way, visit beautiful countryside's, rural bazaar with stopovers at a Local Tea shop and Fishermen's' villages. Upon arrival at Godkhali, board a ferry to reach Jharkhali Island - nestled in the lap of the wonderful Sunderbans, it’s an isolated tourist spot, and the mangrove forests of the Sunderbans start where Jharkhali ends. Later, enjoy two hours stunning journey through river Hogol, Gomor, Durgaduani, and Gumdi or you can stopover at Gosaba, one of the earliest human settlements of Sunderbans to visit the house of Sir Daniel Hamilton (a Scottish banker who initiated the first co-operative movement of India from here). Upon arrival at Jharkhali (Sundarbans National Park), check-in at your resort. Rest and relax at the resort, later proceed for 3 hours birding, and game cruise to Sudhanyakhali, and watchtower through canals and creeks. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast at the resort, get ready to experience the most adventurous and unique forest boat safari in India. You can truly immerse yourself with stunning mangrove trees, sun-basking crocodiles, kingfishers whilst and formidable Bengal Tigers. We take you on a cruise down the rivers Hogol, Gomor, Durgaduani, Bidya and Gumdi. We further take you to the furthest point - Netidhopani where you can see old-age excavation and view game from the watchtower. Swimming of tigers can be spotted from this region. In the evening, return to your resort to experience the local Rural theater (Bonobibi Yatra) performed by the villagers. The theater tells interesting story about the Forest God and Goddess, Tiger Lord, fishermen and honey collectors with lot of dances and songs. Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, leave for a guided village walk in which you can have a close interaction with the local villagers. Later, proceed for a boat cruise followed by a short travel to DoBanki watchtower to enjoy a small canopy walk. In the afternoon, leave for Godkhali. On arrival at Godkhali Ferry Ghat, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the hotel in Kolkata for overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kolkata, visit Victoria Marble Palace, Science City, Memorial Hall, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, China Town, the Vidyasagar Setu, and Howrah Bridge. In the evening, take a leisurely walk to local market of Kolkata. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to the Kolkata airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.
3 Star Deluxe Accommodation | Destination | Nights |
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Hotel The Lindsay or similar | Kolkata | 3 Nights |
Royal Sundarban Wild Resort or similar | Sundarbans | 2 Nights |
Travel is one of those things that naturally gives rise to queries, concerns and doubts, so we’re here to put your mind at ease. Various "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" on your travel to India will be covered into the document. Kindly go through the same and if there are other unanswered questions and clarifications, it would be our pleasure to address the same too.
Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider.
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Client only requires a deposit of 10% of the total amount of the tour to confirm their booking. The remaining balance is then payable 30 days prior to the departure date. For any tour departing within 30 days the full payment of the tour is necessary. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash. After receiving the payment, a receipt will be sent directly to client's registered email-id and the final tour documentation will be emailed out approximately 1-2 weeks prior to departure.
No additional cancellation fees! You can cancel the tour up to 30 days prior to the departure date and you will not need to pay the full amount of you tour, but the deposit of 10% is non-refundable. But, the deposit is fully transferable to your future bookings with Alkof Holidays.