- The Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The name Sundarban can be literally translated as "beautiful jungle" or "beautiful forest" in the Bengali language (Shundor, "beautiful" and bon, "forest" or "jungle"). The name may have been derived from the Sundari trees that are found in Sundarbans in large numbers. Alternatively, it has been proposed that the name is a corruption of Samudraban or Chandra-bandhe(name of a primitive tribe). But the generally accepted view is the one associated withSundari trees. The Sundarban forest lies in the vast delta on the Bay of Bengal formed by the super confluence of the Padma, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers across Saiyan southernBangladesh. The seasonally-flooded Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests lie inland from the mangrove forests on the coastal fringe. The forest covers 10,000 sq.km. of which about 6,000 are in Bangladesh. It became inscribed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997. The Sundarbans is estimated to be about 4,110 km², of which about 1,700 km² is occupied by waterbodies in the forms of river, canals and creeks of width varying from a few meters to several kilometers.
- The Sundarbans is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The interconnected network of waterways makes almost every corner of the forest accessible by boat. The area is known for the eponymous Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), as well as numerous fauna including species of birds, spotted deer, crocodiles and snakes. The fertile soils of the delta have been subject to intensive human use for centuries, and the ecoregion has been mostly converted to intensive agriculture, with few enclaves of forest remaining. The remaining forests, taken together with the Sundarbans mangroves, are important habitat for the endangered tiger. The Sundarbans has also been enlisted among the finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature.
Weakend Leisure to Sundarban.
Sundarban - 4 Nts
Weakend Leisure to Sundarban. 4 Nts / 5 Days
Sundarban - 4 Nts
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Your tour will start at 9.30 am from Kolkata, West Bengal, India by AC vehicle. You will reach Godkhali (Gateway to Sundarban) at around 12.30 pm. Welcome drinks will be served. The Houseboat will leave the jetty at around 1.00 pm for Sajnekhali. Enroute you will be served Lunch. You will reach Sanjekhali at around 3.15 pm. There you may visit Mangrove interpretation centre etc. From there we will go through beautiful creeks to Sudanyakhali Watch Tower there you may spend some time. From there we will go to some village/Pakhirala or Vidya forest where you may get down for sometime (Enroute you will be served evening snacks and tea etc) There we will anchor in the middle of the river at night. Dinner will be served.
Today in the morning the houseboat will start cruising towards Sudhanyakhali (Bed tea will be served enroute) where we will spend some time. Thereafter we will cruise towards Burir Dabri, a beautiful location deep in the forest (Enroute Breakfast and lunch will be served) It is the last location in the extreme south east of sundarban (near Bangladesh border). Enroute or on return you may visit Jhinga Khali and other islands. In the evening the houseboat will anchor at Morichjhapi, an interior village. Evening snacks enroute. Dinner will be served at night.
Today early morning the houseboat will start cruising towards Do Banki (Enroute bed tea and breakfast will be served) through beautiful creeks. You will reach Do Banki at around 12.30 pm. Spend some time there in canopy walk. Thereafter we will cruise towards Jharkhali (Enroute, you will be served lunch) spend some time there. In the evening the houseboat will cruise towards Kaikhali (Enroute evening snacks and tea will be served). The houseboat will anchor at Kaikhali at night. Dinner will be served.
Next day early morning the houseboat will start cruising towards Bonicamp (Enroute bed tea and breakfast will be served). You will reach Bonicamp at around 10 am. You will spend some time exploring the forest and visiting the highest watchtower in Sundarban. Thereafter you will cruise back towards Pakhirala (Enroute lunch will be served). In the evening you will reach Pakhirala where evening snacks and tea will be served. Thereafter Dinner at night.
Today morning the houseboat will start cruising towards Godkhali (Enroute breakfast will be served). At around 11.00 am we will serve Executive Lunch. You will disembark at around 11.30 am to 12.00 noon at Godkhali. From there you start by road and reach Kolkata at around 3.30 pm to 4.00 pm.
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