Sunderbans World Heritage Site - Cruising in the Mangrove Forests

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SUNDARBANS WORLD HERITAGE SITE - CRUISING IN THE MANGROVE FOREST
November to March is a great time in Sundarbans all of them are UNESCO world natural heritage sites, and which looks how Earth must have looked before man set his foot on the planet. These numbers make these 3 destinations among the premier destinations in India for wildlife enthusiasts and naturalists. Enjoy a wild boat ride in the world’s largest mangrove forests with royal Bengal Tigers. Experience Bodo hospitality, enjoy village walks and Go Birding, banana raft boating, patrolling with conservation volunteers and Jungle Safaris on the trails of big 5 including Rhinos, Elephants and its big cats. Stay at ethnic cottages throughout.

WILDLIFE ADVENTURES: THE ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS
The Sundarbans has the highest Tiger density in the world and though they do not mind a human meal, every now and than, the shy cats are extremely elusive and very rarely seen. And when they do choose to be seen, they are a glorius sight to behold! These numbers make it among the premier destination in India for wildlife enthusiasts and naturalists.

A TYPICAL TRIP ITINERARY
Day 1:  In the morning you will be picked up from Calcutta and transferred to Sonakhali jetty through beautiful countryside and rural bazaar’s with stopovers at a local tea shop and fishermen’s villages. You will arrive at Sonakhali mid morning and will be greeted with morning tea and an orientation by the local guide.  

Welcome aboard the boat for a two hour cruise through rivers Hogol, Gomor, Durgaduani and Gumdi.  An optional stopover is available at Gosaba - one of the earliest human settlements in the Sunderbans, to visit the house of Sir Danniel Hamilton, a Scottish banker who initiated the first co-operative movement of India here.

After arriving at Bali Island, check in the beautiful eco lodge - Sunderbans Jungle Camp.  Experience a three hour Birding and Game cruise to Sudhanyakhali watch tower through creeks and canals, searching for the elusive tiger, as well as monkeys, dolphins, otters and further array of fauna in the afternoon. You will return to camp by evening greeted with tea and snacks and Sundarban’s orientation by one of the camps poacher-turned-guide.  A sumptuous local cuisine from the village’s organic farm will end your day of discovery at Sunderbans Jungle Camp.

Day 2: After a filling breakfast you will begin your whole day of Game Cruising and Bird Touring to Netidhopani watchtower (Subject to weather permitting) including crab catching and fishing expeditions from the fragile country boats. Enjoy on board lunch in your cruise boat.

Back to camp in the evening where you are warmly invited for an evening cultural experience by the local rural theatre (Bonobibi Yatra) performed by the villagers. The theatre tells the interesting story of the Tiger Lord, Forest God, Goddesses, fishermen and honey collectors using songs & dances.

Day 3:  After breakfast you will go on a guided Village Walk where you will have the opportunity to meet the local people to guage an insiders perspective of their lives and complete your understanding of the Sundarbans. You will be delighted by their tales wonderful and learning more about their lifestyle including their local crafts, cuisines, indigenous farming and household techniques etc.  by the villagers. You will finish your wonderful Sundarbans Eco Holiday with a guided adventure and exploratory cruise in a manually-oared country boat.

Day 4: Departure from Sunderbans after breakfast. You will be given a complimentary drop back to Kolkata.

This Eco holiday is a part of OR can be combined with one of our Signature Eco Holiday, if you have 10 days and above:

WORLD HERITAGE SITES OF EASTERN INDIA
November to March is a great time in Manas, Kaziranga and Sundarbans all of them are UNESCO world natural heritage sites, and which looks how Earth must have looked before man set his foot on the planet. These numbers make these 3 destinations among the premier destinations in India for wildlife enthusiasts and naturalists. Enjoy a wild boat ride in the world’s largest mangrove forests with royal Bengal Tigers. Experience Bodo hospitality, enjoy village walks and Go Birding, banana raft boating, patrolling with conservation volunteers and Jungle Safaris on the trails of big 5 including Rhinos, Elephants and its big cats. Stay at ethnic cottages throughout.

STAY EXPERIENCES: TRADITIONAL COTTAGES

You will love to stay in ethnic cottages built by local craftsman using traditional architecture technologies and primarily natural local material that are sustainable, eco friendly, naturally breathable and well ventilated, non toxic and very healthy to live in. Very often these eco lodges have age old and highly effective waste management systems, and usually naturally cool and warm and not requiring energy intensive heating or air conditioning.

The cottages at Sundarbans are well appointed with traditional interiors and quite comfortable.

Great, unforgettable, life time experience.

Accommodation was great, meals were good and scope for improvement.

It was a life time experience. Everyone should go to Sunderbans with Ecomantra once. I am planning to go again… The guide Sushanto was the best guide I ever met.
Looking forward to more trips with Ecomantra."

Vivek Pilania
SBI Caps
21st February to 23rd February 2009.

Ecomantra is a pioneer in All Inclusive Iconic Itineraries in India that do not has any hidden charges so despite appearing higher than competitors are actually tremendous value for money. All Inclusive typically includes eight (8) different expenses that you would have to do any way and these are:

1. Your stay in some of the best available eco lodges or sensitive hotels as per your holiday style
2. plus (+) all meals served buffet style usually have generous helpings and inclusion of local cuisine as indicated
3. plus (+) all pick up & drop at the nearest railway station or airport in airconditioned cars
4. plus (+) all must do adventures, workshops and activities that are most appropriate and possible or available in that area as indicated
5. plus (+) all must see local excursion in your personal chauffeur driven cars 
6. plus (+) all park entry and permit charges for national parks and monuments etc. if any 
7. plus (+) all parking, interstate permit and toll, if any
   
8. plus (+) all government taxes as applicable

Custom Date Departure: for 3 Days and 2 Nights ex- Kolkata.

1. Tariff: Rs. 16,250/- per head for Minimum group size: 2 adults
2. Tariff reduces exponentially with rising group numbers in multiples of 4

Fixed Date Departure: Will be mentioned soon  ex- Kolkata.

   1. Tariff: Rs. 6,250/- per head for Minimum group size: 16 adults
   2. Custom Date Family Tariff: Rs. 32,500/- per couple for (No Minimum constraint)

Inclusive of pick up and drop from Kolkatta city, boat cruise transfers to reach Sunderbans eco-camp and village boat rides, guided nature trails, accommodation and all meals.

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