Rahagir
Mangrove forest in Sundarbans National Park

Itineraries

3 days in the Sundarbans

Arrive by road and ferry, spend a full day on the water among the watchtowers, then return to Kolkata.

Day 1

  • Leave Kolkata early by train or car for Godkhali jetty.
  • Ferry across to Gosaba and see the Gosaba heritage bungalows.
  • Check in on Pakhiralay or Dulki and take an evening boat ride.
  • Visit Sajnekhali Watch Tower and Mangrove Interpretation Centre before closing time.

Day 2

  • Start early on a hired boat with a forest guide, carrying a packed lunch.
  • Stop at Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower.
  • Walk the Dobanki Canopy Walk.
  • Cruise past Panchamukhani; in season, continue to Netidhopani Watch Tower and temple ruins.

Day 3

  • Take an early village walk near your lodge.
  • Revisit Sajnekhali Watch Tower and Mangrove Interpretation Centre for birds in the morning.
  • Ferry back to Godkhali and travel to Kolkata.

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