Sundarban Tour: The Forest is Your Story
Imagine a forest where rivers breathe like veins, where silence speaks in tiger roars, and where mangrove roots tell you tales older than civilizations. That is the Sundarban Tour โnot just a destination but a living book. Every ripple in the river is a line of poetry, every rustle of leaves a hidden chapter. Here, the forest is not only natureโs creation; it becomes your story โone that you will carry forever.
This journey is more than an escape. Itโs a pilgrimage into the self, guided by the heartbeat of nature, wrapped in the wilderness of Bengalโs emerald labyrinth.
๐ Why the Forest is Your Story
Every traveler comes with a different intent: some seek adventure, some seek healing, others seek silence. But the Sundarbans embrace them all. Whether you are a dreamer, a photographer, a bird-watcher, or a lover holding hands with your soulmate, the forest molds itself to reflect your spirit.
That is why we say: the forest does not belong to you, you belong to the forest.
When you step aboard the boat for your Sundarban Tour from Kolkata , the cityโs noise fades, and soon, the rivers cradle you into a rhythm that feels timeless. The creeks open like veins of a storybook. Each turn writes a new line. And you realizeโthis is not just travel. Itโs a personal revelation.
Every roar in the distance fuels your courage
๐ถ The Allure of a Sundarban Tour
A Sundarban Tour Package is not just a pre-planned holiday; it is an anthology of wild encounters. From spotting the Royal Bengal Tiger to listening to the morning songs of kingfishers, from watching dolphins leap beside your boat to witnessing the golden sunset melting into mangrovesโevery moment is a bookmark in your forest story.
This is why countless travelers return again and again. They find that every journey is a different edition of the same magical book.
The Forest is Your Story
In the hush of mangroves, your story begins,
With whispers of tides and the rustle of winds.
A tigerโs shadow, a deerโs soft tread,
Ink your journey where rivers are fed.
The forest listens, the creeks reply,
Stars write chapters across the sky.
Every ripple becomes a page to turn,
Every flame of sunset a candle to burn.
You came as a traveler, but leave with glory,
For Sundarban whispersโthe forest is your story.
๐ฐ Sundarban Tour Cost โ An Investment in Experience
Travelers often wonder: what is the real value of this journey? The Sundarban Tour Cost isnโt just about rooms, meals, or boatsโit is about investing in memories carved in gold. Packages range from budget-friendly options to Luxury Sundarban Tour experiences with elegant accommodations, air-conditioned boats, and curated wildlife photography opportunities.
When compared to other travel destinations, the price feels modest for the kind of once-in-a-lifetime connection you make here.
๐ Designing the Perfect Sundarban Tour Itinerary
A thoughtfully crafted Sundarban Tour Itinerary is like a well-written novel. Each chapter unfolds in a sequence:
The Arrival Start from Kolkata, drive or train to Canning, then board your boat.
The Rivers Speak Glide through Bidya, Matla, or Gomor rivers, watching fishermen cast nets and saltwater crocodiles bask.
The Watchtowers Call Visit Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Dobanki, or Netidhopani watchtowersโeach a vantage point into the wild heart.
Encounters of the Wild Your Sundarban Tour Wildlife Safari is not on jeeps but on boats, floating quietly through creeks where deer drink water and tiger tracks appear in the mud.
Sunset Epilogue End your day with sunsets painting the mangroves in golden-red, as the river carries you into silence.
Walk the Tigerโs Path without Fear
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Sundarban Tour Wildlife Safari โ A Safari Unlike Any Other
Unlike the dusty roads of other wildlife sanctuaries, the Sundarban Tour Wildlife Safari floats on rivers and channels. Here, your safari vehicle is a boat; your trail is a waterway; your guide is silence broken by bird calls.
The thrill is unmatched:
Spotting the Royal Bengal Tiger swimming between islands.
Watching saltwater crocodiles lurk along muddy shores.
Marveling at deer grazing near Dobankiโs canopy walk.
Witnessing birdsโfrom kingfishers to heronsโturning the sky into a moving canvas.
No two safaris are ever the same. Every tide brings a new page to your story.
When crocodiles smile and kingfishers dive
๐ Why Choose a Sundarban Tour Guide
The forest speaks in a secret language. To understand it, you need an interpreter. Thatโs where a professional Sundarban Tour Guide becomes the narrator of your story.
They know where fresh tiger pugmarks appear.
They identify bird calls echoing through creeks.
They understand tides, seasons, and the pulse of mangroves.
They share myths and legendsโlike Bonbibi, the forest goddess, who protects fishermen and honey collectors.
A good guide ensures that you not only see the forestโyou feel it.
๐ Best Sundarban Tour โ The One Written for You
Which is the Best Sundarban Tour ? The answer lies within you.
For couples, it may be the Luxury Sundarban Tour with romantic sunsets and private boat rides.
For families, it may be a relaxed itinerary with storytelling, bird watching, and safe safari routes.
For adventurers, it may be overnight stays deep inside the mangroves with thrilling boat safaris.
The โbestโ is not one-size-fits-all. The best is the one where the forest writes your story.
๐ฟ Luxury Sundarban Tour โ When Wilderness Meets Elegance
A Luxury Sundarban Tour is a blend of raw adventure and refined comfort. Picture this:
Waking up in a riverside eco-resort with panoramic views of mangroves.
Dining on fresh crab and prawn delicacies under lantern-lit skies.
Sailing in air-conditioned luxury boats with private decks for photography.
Ending the day with tribal dance performances that connect culture to wilderness.
Luxury here does not mean disturbing the wildโit means experiencing it with grace.
๐งญ Sundarban Tour Booking โ How to Begin Your Story
Your story begins with a simple step: Sundarban Tour Booking .
Whether online or through trusted operators, the process is easy:
Choose your Sundarban Tour Package (Budget, Standard, or Luxury).
Decide the duration (1-day, 2-day, 3-day tours).
Confirm inclusions (boat, permits, guide, meals, accommodation).
Secure your booking in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Remember, early booking often brings you the best deals and ensures you donโt miss the forestโs chapters.
๐ Why the Sundarban Tour is Unique in India
The Sundarban Tour India experience is unlike any other national park in the country. No jeeps, no dusty trailsโonly rivers weaving through the worldโs largest mangrove forest.
It is UNESCO-protected, home to the majestic tiger, and carries legends of resilience where humans and nature co-exist. Youโre not just visiting a parkโyouโre entering a living myth.
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Let the Forest Write You
When you leave the Sundarbans, you donโt really leave. The riverโs song follows you, the tigerโs eyes haunt you, and the silence teaches you patience.
The forest is your storyโetched not on paper but on your soul. Every traveler writes a different ending, but the beginning is always the same: stepping into the mangroves with wonder in your eyes.
So, when are you ready to let the forest write your story ?
Experience of Sundarban tour with Sonakshi Travel was a nice experience indeed. The driver, the tour manager and the support staffs were very friendly and cooperative. And also the other... read more members of the group were also very social and supportive. Thanks for gifting a pleasant memory for a long time.
Biplab SarkarJanuary 17, 2023
Loved every bit of the trip. The tour through the forest was thrilling. The staff were very hospitable and the food was delicious. The services on the boat and the... read more cottage were excellent. Subrat dada was extremely well informed about the forests. His knowledge helped us a lot. Extremely grateful๐
Shradha Suman SatpathyMarch 17, 2022
Recently we visited Sundarban and it was awesome experience. Sundarban Travel organized the tour plan and we enjoyed their hospitality throughout the tour. Their polite behaviour, and support created the... read more homely environment, mainly we are extremely impressed the condition of the boat, cleanliness and food quality was superb. Except the chilli chicken preparation ( not upto the mark), the taste of the food was just like home made food. Resort location was good but not in good quality, need to look into this to provide the best service. Also the car condition is not good. Apart from these we enjoyed a lot throughout the tour. Special thanks to Mr.Talukdar and Team for organizing our memorable trip.
Amit SasmalMarch 17, 2022
Excellent residence, good food,nice tour management.worth to see Sunderban with Sonakshi.
pramod tembhurnikarFebruary 17, 2023
I have just completed a trip of 3 days 2 nights of Sunderban today with Sonakshi travels. I am extremely happy to share my reviews that Sonakshi travels... read more are very well organised to set up this Sunderban tour in terms of fooding lodging and irrespective every things which relates to this particular tour. Me and my family has a mind blowing experience. Thanks Subhabrata Talukdar to you and to your team for giving us a memorable experience.
Sagar BanerjeeJanuary 17, 2023
Traveled on 29th December 2022 with family. Wonderful experience. Recommend the overnight stay at 3 Star instead of cheaper accommodation. Food is home-cooked and awesome... INNOVA horn needs to be... read more dismantled as the driver uses it impulsively :) Definitely recommended...
Indraneil GhoshJanuary 17, 2023
Awesome tour on 23Dec21 to 25Dec21 of SUNDORBAN Excellent of Mr Talukder for tour management, no comments for making foods, cottage are upto date for living boat is outstanding ,... read more boat is undercover with green carpet,so it'is looking beautiful,all management are peaceful Jumur dance is wonderful our all member danced with Jumur dancers we are all coming a sweet memories. Thanks to continue Mr Talukder.
Avijit SarkarMarch 17, 2022
Hassle free booking. Very reasonable price.excellent services by staff. Resort selected was amazing.
Sandhya BhideDecember 17, 2022
superb experience every step of the way. it was our first sunderban trip and we didn't know what to anticipate but we were taken care of right from pickup to... read more end point by professional guides who displayed very courteous behavior. definitely talukdar ji will be my preferred choice for all trips in future as well.
Auditro Hi-Fi SystemsDecember 17, 2022
On 13 th November, 2021 we 4 members went for 2 days 1 night package. Service was quite good. We didn't face any issues, things moved quite smoothly. I strongly... read more recommend their package
Sanghita RoyMarch 17, 2022
Sonakshi Travels made the Sundarban trip comfortable and easier than expected. Very helpful and courteous staff members with on time service and super delicious food. The staff members took personal... read more care of every group member as per the need, especially the elderly ones. I travelled with the parents and the staff members made the trip super comfortable for them as well. Thanks to each one of them!! ๐๐ Would highly recommend Sonakshi Travels for the Sundarban trip.
Shuchita MitraMarch 17, 2022
Nice Sunderban cruise with excellent quality food, excellent stay at Sunderban residency. Tour is booked with Sonakshi travels. Many many thanks to Shubhoda, Sonakshi team
Raghavendra MunghateDecember 17, 2022
Nicely coordinated arrangement from pickup to drop. Courteous staff, well organised, nice food with homely test. We enjoyed the trip a lot. Many thanks to Mr. Subhabrata & all his... read more team members for making our trip memorable one.
Alaya NayakMarch 17, 2022
It was an excellent experience with Sonakshi Travels. From every respect they managed our trip in a very well manner and during our trip, each and everyone from Sonakshi they... read more did a fantastic job. Wish them all the very best.
Avik RoyJanuary 17, 2023
Total trip was very well arranged, exactly as per the mentioned itinerary. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The cottage was neat and clean and evening dance performance by the... read more local people was truly a fun filled surprise.
Pronami SarkarMarch 17, 2022
We planned to visit Sunderban for 2 night / 3 days package from Durgapur. Found the name of Sonakshi Travel (Sonarpur ,south 24 pargana) from internet.Finalised programme through phone call... read more with Mr.Suvabrata Talukder.We were 13 heads (including 3 senior citizen and 2 child of 5 years old).It was a programme from Howrah to Howrah (railway station). Yesterday (13th November 2021) we returned from our trip. Overall experience was awesome.Communication with Mr. Talukder over phone before journey came in reality through the entire tour in every respect. Manager Subrata and other staff of boat along with the staff of the resort was very helpful and polite . Behaviour of the staff was very good. Food quality was really good .Not to much spicy but tasty , quantity was sufficient.The resort we stayed (Sabujdieep) was good /clean/safe and a small walking from jetty where we dropped from boat.One evening we enjoyed tribal music and dance in the resort. We along with my co- travellers enjoyed the tour with amazing experience ,kept beautiful moments and memories for life time with us. Everything was perfect. Arrangements in every angle was Wonderful. I strongly suggest and recommend everyone to enjoy your tour with this Sonakshi Travel (Sonarpur).
Anjan RayMarch 17, 2022
It is nice experience. Though this trip was for a group of thirteen people, but the other group cancelled their trip. But the tour operator took me and my wife... read more for the tour. They provide us a car and launch for this trip. It was very organised trip.
Faiz AhmedMarch 17, 2022
We have booked sunderbon travel with sonakshi travel sonarpore we have enjoyed a lot it is because sonaksi every thing exceptionally good right from the day of arrival to the... read more date of departure our resort also exceptionally good I sincerely thanks to all cruise staff and manager to Mr. Talukdar.
Ashis RoySeptember 17, 2022
We two families went for sundorbon tour from 10 to 12 Dec 2022. The tour was arranged very nicely right pick and drop at sealdah. Hospitality ,management and behavior... read more of staff was very good
DEV KUMAR PYNEDecember 17, 2022
Memorable Experience. Spend a quality time with family. Thank you so much to Sonakshi Travels for arranging such a lovely trip. ๐๐ค
Gourav GhoshJanuary 17, 2023
If you want well organized, decent, value for money trip, you can opt for this group. Staffs are well behaved and boats, rooms are clean. We went with full... read more family including senior citizens and kids and had a nice experience. Thank you Mr. Talukdar and team.
Koushik PandaApril 17, 2022
Really it has been a great tour. Thanks to Sonakshi Travels for such a beautiful arrangement right from pick-up to Drop and breakfast to dinner food. It was... read more a 21 heads office tour for two days and one night . Basically, it was a farewell to our General Manager. Ministry of Defence. Government of India. Following may noted for further: Promised were executed ๐ฏ% Timely availability of traveler on pick-up point. Food quality and quantity was very good. Comfortable night stay. Room condition was good. Arrangment of Folk dance ๐ was supab. Recommended for the tour.
Umesh PaswanJanuary 17, 2023
It was amazing to be in Sundarban with my colleagues under Sonakshi Travels very recently...on the behalf of my team i would like to thank the travels...everything like food,service, rooms,hospitality... read more was excellent..inspite some language problem staff were very very humble n cooperative n always willing to serve to our satisfaction...i surely will recommend my friends/ relatives to visit the place once in lifetime through Sonakshi Travels...๐๐๐
Munna DewanJanuary 17, 2023
Whole trip was so good, good food, awesome experience. Very very good for family weekend trip or if you are group of friends or alone. Sonakshi travel is just awesome... read more in a single word. Those who want fresh oxygen I suggest they should go Sundarbon and stay in Sabujdeep. Also get good village experience.
Sounava SamantaMarch 17, 2022
The trip was a magnificent one. The scenic views of the environment accompanied by the warm behaviour of the staffs made the tour more beautiful. The food, the folk performances... read more and the boat ride were upto another level. Thank you so much for this wonderful treat. Looking forward to visit again. ๐
CHANDNI NASKARDecember 17, 2022
Beautiful and Serene. Superb hassle free experience. We had to do nothing and all the arrangements were made by the operator and were on time. Very polite and friendly... read more staff. Just one regret with the govt to allow more routes inside core jungle to increase footfall at Sunderbans. All you can see is Deer. However i would surely visit again.
navin jayaramanMarch 17, 2022
Awesome n unique place looking very difficult to visit but Sonakshi Travels made our tour very easy n comfortable. Also resort was also the best ๐๐. All supporting staff on... read more boat as well as car was also good. We thank you very much and want to refer in future to our friends n relatives.
K. MadhuNovember 17, 2022
Travelled with family on 20th and 21st November 21. An excellent and memorable experience of Sundarban tour. Right from excellent location, facilities and services of resort, meeting with nice local... read more people, beautiful presentation of dance and songs to beautiful boat and boatmen with guide. A journey with100% fulfilment. Willing to go again and again. Thanks a lot Sundarban Travel Jyotirmoy Chakraborty Chairman Ispat Cooperative Hospital
JYOTIRMOY CHAKRABORTYMarch 17, 2022
We are fully satisfied .Your arrangement is so good that there is no point of dissatisfaction on the trip. The boys managed properly and well behaved.
Partha Sarathi MajumderFebruary 17, 2023
Awesome Suvabrata - Sonakshi ( Travels) This was our first ever domestic trip with a tour operator. We enjoyed a memorable holiday at the Sunderbans with family & friends from... read more 10th to 12th of December, 2021 ( 2 nights 3 days package). I take pleasure in sharing my/ our experience with Mr Suvabrata ( Sonakshi Travels to us means Mr Suvabrata). # Mr Suvabrata, a perfect gentleman, with polite behaviour, understanding/ empathetic & extremely helpful nature. # Well organized & hastle free tour. # Polite & helpful staffs. # Punctuality is a batch.... whether it's transport, food, sight seeing, arrival or departure, everywhere time schedule was perfectly maintained. # Well designed itinerary & all places covered providing flexibility to the visitors. # Neat & clean car & boat. We were lucky to have a boat for ourselves. Hearty thanks to Mr Suvabrata for the unexpected surprise. # Place of stay was clean, beautiful & comfortable with all basic necessities including hot water. # Delicious food was served both veg & non-veg. # Pocket friendly package. No hidden charges or extra money demanded. Words will fall short to express my appreciation for MR SUVABRATA (SONAKSHI TRAVELS) & his TEAM. No one ( staffs) wore a frown throughout the trip & left not a single area for complaint. Once again I, on behalf of my family & friends, convey my wholehearted thanks to Mr Suvabrata & team. Looking forward to join you for some other trip.
Manisha Roy Chowdhury GhantiMarch 17, 2022
I travelled to Sunderban during 3rd to 5th December, 2021 along with my other 3 family members. In view of the threat of cyclone โJawadโ during that period, Sonakshi Travels... read more customised their programme for our convenience at their best. The boat waiting for us at Gadkhali was decent, neat & clean. The cooperation and helpful gesture of the Boatman Bapibabu and crew Pulak charmed us. The trip through the creeks and distributaries of the rivers of Sunderban became more enjoyable with the excellent taste of food cooked by Bhaskar in the running boat. The property named โSabuj Dwipโ under Lahiripur Gram Panchayat where we were parked at the day-end, was a resort having cottages with clean Rooms, modern Bathrooms & standard amenities including Generator along with a few shortfalls like lack of Geyser, AC, Toilet-shower, Kitchen/Kitchenet, Waste paper bin, Wall Hangers etc., though all such lacuna were covered by the sincere and hearty efforts of the servicemen. The owner may solve these minor problems by purchasing items of trivial value like Emersion Heater, Toilet-shower, Electric Cattle, Waste paper basket & Wall hangers. On 5th December, when the cyclone turned its face to Sunderban, the superb teamwork of Sonakshi rescued us through an alternative safe land-route maintaining our all urbane comfort upto the satisfaction. The courteous behaviour and delicious tasty food are the value-added satisfaction of this trip over the honest, humble and sincere approach of the owner Shuvabratababu which is highly appreciable. I highly recommend Sunderban Trip through this Travels.
Snehansu GangopadhyayMarch 17, 2022
Trip to Sundarbans was awesome and memorable one. Sonakshi Travel agent's services were good and food was very delicious. They have met our expectations and people on houseboat has also... read more served us very well. Thank you for all your services.
Shaily GuptaMarch 17, 2022
Myself and my family availed the experience of enjoying the Sunderban one day tour through Sonakshi Travel. It was a marvelous experience. The tour Manager and all the staffs... read more on board were very cordial and co-operative. The food served was abundant and of good quality and taste. We didn't felt when the whole day passed away. Complete value for money. I would recommend everyone should have a try with Sonakshi Travels.
S DGMarch 17, 2022
We had a wonderful tour of Sunderbans thanks to Sonakshi tours & Mr Talukder. I travelled to Sunderbans with my daughter on 2 & 3 rd Nov & since no... read more group tours were available Mr Talukder arranged a customized tour for us & we were a little apprehensive as the two of us would be traveling alone . But he assured us about our safety & other facilities & truly everything was beyond our expectations. Right from our pickup, boat tours, hotel accommodation & food everything was well arranged. We have come back with sweet memories. Thank you Mr Talukder & every one at Sonakshi tours.
Leena MhatreMarch 17, 2022
Could have earned a 5 star rating but small issues prevent Sonakshi from earning a perfect score. I shall give you 8.5 out of 10. My scoring: 1. Arrangements &... read more tour confirmation 7/10. I paid advance for booking after checking the availability. But after making the payment, I was informed the required dates are not available and I had to change my dates. Communication of programs are also not up to the mark. 2. Transfer from Kolkata to Gadkhali & Return 8/10. Onward journey driver was new and not carrying proper documents for Vehicle. Stuck at Ghatakpukur for more than 30 minutes in a police checking. Return journey was better but the vehicle given was too old. 3. Boat Arrangements from Gadkhali 10/10. Good & comfortable. Well decorated boat with well behaved staffs. 4. Accommodation 10/10. Very good place selection and enjoyed the staying. This point you will get a bonus point. 5. Food 8/10. First day lunch was awesome but next meals were just below par. Lacking variety. I came to know few other agencies are offering more variants in their service. Finally thanks to all your staffs in the boat and in the hotel. Specially mentioning Tapas, Bapi, your cook and Subrata for their service.
Sibagi GhoshMarch 17, 2022
Overall it's a very good experience.. Tasty food..with good behaviour and very good arrangements.. Nice boat with clean and clear service's..and lastly the most important things is the cottage was... read more very beautiful โค๏ธ๐๐ป
Sandeep MukherjeeMarch 17, 2022
Today I returned from the trip and I am excited to pen down some memorable moments and places where improvement is required. 1) Pick Up bus - We took the... read more bus that was allotted to us for taking us to the boat and we boarded it from Science City. It was a traveller and its was quite spacious and we travelled witout any problem. One thing that need to be looked upon is that there should be a helper with the driver in orderto contact the tourist for boarding the bus. The driver was speaking in his mobile while which can lead to a few problems. 2) Launch/Boat - It was quite big, spacious, the bathrooms were clean and the crews on board are very welll behaved. My 3 year old son really enjoyed the boat ride throughout the journey. 3) Resort - Some maintenance work is required in the rooms of the resort where we stayed at night. Things like ceiling fan regulator was not working, the flush in the wash room was not working and the room are not properly cleaned. It seemed to me that the room where I stayed was cleaned a long time back. 4) Food - The foods that were served to us was very well cooked. They were not at all spicy, not at all stale. Every time we were served hot and fresh foods. They also arranged food for my 3 year old son as per his requirement. 5) Employees/Crews - They are very well behaved, helpfull and always serving us by giving their level best.
20th Millenium KidMarch 17, 2022
Excellent service , superb hospitality at low budget. Surely value for money.
Dipanjan BiswasMarch 17, 2022
I travelled with my family to Sundarbans recently..While the tour itinerary was clearly called out, the service also matched good standards..If you are someone who likes home cooked simple... read more food with rustic touch...You're at a right place..Being at a place which is remote, Dinner variety options may be limited but enough to satisfy you..I had Aged people n kid travelling with me and they were taken good care..The accommodation & boat ride were very comforting n all the staffs, tour guide were helpful..I will recommend them to Families, friends for sure.
Arunima RoyMarch 11, 2023
The food, hospitality and boat all were very good. Must visit here. Just to add one suggestion that the cottage needs to have some more beautiful things like flowers.๐๐๐๐๐
HRITURAJ CHAKRABORTYOctober 17, 2022