I travelled with my cousin-brother’s family on 31st Dec to 2nd Jan 22. I got very good support from Sonakshi travel, we were 7 adult and 2 kid. The complete team, tour manager Subrata, boat captain Bapi da and our guide Tanmoy da was very cooperative and helpful. Our stay was in Sobuj Deep Resort, the location is next to the river and rooms are quite good in size, there 4 bedrooms can accommodate 2 families with one kid comfortably. The facilities and services of boat and resort was excellent. My objective was to spend some time with family in the nature, and a wild wish if we could spot the graceful royal Bengal tiger in the wild was 100% fulfilled. When I was researching for this tour, I found Sundarbans travel (Sonakshi travel) rated 4.5 among all, and I am not disappointed as well. Next time when I will visit Sundarbans again my choice will be Sundarbans travel. All over experience “The tour is mind blowing”.
Kaustav ChatterjeeMarch 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 did a fantastic job. Wish them all the very best.
Avik RoyJanuary 17, 2023
I travelled to Sunderban during 3rd to 5th December, 2021 along with my other 3 family members. In view of the threat of cyclone “Jawad” during that period, Sonakshi Travels 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 “Sabuj Dwip” 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
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 recommend their package
Sanghita RoyMarch 17, 2022
Well done nice arrangement staff very courteous Helpful Hygienic resort keep it up All the best
Dr. Sikka & associatesJanuary 17, 2023
Memorable Experience. Spend a quality time with family. Thank you so much to Sonakshi Travels for arranging such a lovely trip. 😊🤘
Gourav GhoshJanuary 17, 2023
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 team members for making our trip memorable one.
Alaya NayakMarch 17, 2022
I would like to convey my sincere gratitude & thanks to Suvabrata of SonakshiTravel for providing me & my family members including my son’s family from US an exclusive riverine trip of Sundarban ( 3D&2N).The trip was tailor made for our need.The staff members were very courteous & looked after all the nitty gritty to make the trip a memorable one.The food used to be prepared as per our requests & was relished by all members.The night stay arranged in the 5 star resort was superb and in an hospitable atmosphere.The resort has the added feature of being located in a natural surroundings of flora and fauna. It provided attractive play areas for kids. On top of everything, it was pocket friendly & no hidden cost was involved. Would strongly recommend SonakshiTravel for this riverine trip.
Arun BiswasJanuary 17, 2023
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 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
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 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
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 dismantled as the driver uses it impulsively :) Definitely recommended...
Indraneil GhoshJanuary 17, 2023
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 of staff was very good
DEV KUMAR PYNEDecember 17, 2022
We had a very good time with Sonakshi Travels during our entire tour from 27th to 29 th December in Sunderban. The behavior, punctuality and overall service of the accompanying staff is always up to the mark. Thank you all.
Rupak BhattacharjeeJanuary 17, 2023
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 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
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 date of departure our resort also exceptionally good I sincerely thanks to all cruise staff and manager to Mr. Talukdar.
Ashis RoySeptember 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 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
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 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
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 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...🙏🙏🙏
Munna DewanJanuary 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 , 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
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 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
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 family including senior citizens and kids and had a nice experience. Thank you Mr. Talukdar and team.
Koushik PandaApril 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 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 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 and the boat ride were upto another level. Thank you so much for this wonderful treat. Looking forward to visit again. 😊
CHANDNI NASKARDecember 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
Had an amazingly refreshing experience with my family. Every single thing from food preferences to car - boat transitions was very well taken care of. Enjoyed the hospitality of the staff ( Bapida, Bhaskarda and Uttamda). Special thanks to Talukdar Babu for taking care of everything. Highly recommended.
rupendu banerjeeMarch 17, 2022
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 local people was truly a fun filled surprise.
Pronami SarkarMarch 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 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
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 cottage were excellent. Subrat dada was extremely well informed about the forests. His knowledge helped us a lot. Extremely grateful🙏
Shradha Suman SatpathyMarch 17, 2022
The trip didn't start well may due to too much rush in December. But once we moved to resort the trip became mind blowing. The hospitality is good from local people. The jungle visit was great and we could see so many animals
Kunal BasuMarch 17, 2022
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.😁😁😁😁😁
HRITURAJ CHAKRABORTYOctober 17, 2022
The Wonders of Sundarban National Park
A Comprehensive Guide to its Unique Wildlife
Introduction to Sundarban National Park
Sundarban National Park , is located in the delta region of India and Bangladesh. Spanning over 10,000 square kilometers, it consists of a vast network of tidal waterways, mudflats, and mangrove forests. Sundarban is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including numerous rare and endangered species. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the unique wildlife that inhabits the Sundarban National Park , providing an in-depth look into its diverse ecosystem.
Royal Bengal Tigers in Sundarban National Park: The Majestic Feline
The Sundarban National Park is famous for its population of Royal Bengal Tigers (Panthera tigris tigris ). Known for their powerful build, stunning coat, and exceptional swimming abilities, these tigers have adapted to living in the mangrove forests and saline water channels. They are known to have a unique characteristic – the ability to consume saline water, which is uncommon among big cats.
Population and Territory
The park houses approximately 100 Royal Bengal Tigers, with their territories extending into the Bangladesh part of the Sundarbans. These elusive predators have a diverse diet, feeding on various prey, such as deer, wild boar, and even fish and crabs.
Saltwater Crocodiles in Sundarban National Park : The Formidable Reptiles
Sundarban is also home to the world’s largest living reptiles – the Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus ). These fearsome predators can grow up to 23 feet in length and weigh over 1,000 kilograms. They inhabit the brackish water channels and muddy banks, feeding on a wide range of prey, including fish, birds, and mammals.
Sundarbans’ Avian Diversity: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
The Sundarban National Park boasts a remarkable variety of bird species, making it an ideal destination for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. With over 200 recorded bird species, the park offers a diverse range of habitats for avifauna. Some noteworthy bird species found in the park during your Sundarban tour include the:
Black-Capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata )
Brown-Winged Kingfisher (Pelargopsis amauroptera )
Grey-Headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus )
MangroveWhistler (Pachycephala cinerea )
White-Bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster )
Lesser Adjutant Stork (Leptoptilos javanicus )
Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus )
In addition to these striking bird species, migratory birds from Central Asia, Siberia, and other regions visit the park during winter, further enhancing its avian diversity.
Aquatic Marvels: Dolphins and Turtles
Sundarban is home to unique aquatic species, including the endangered Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica ), locally known as Shushuk. These dolphins have adapted to living in the murky waters of the delta and are one of the few freshwater dolphin species in the world.
The park also serves as a nesting ground for several marine turtle species, including the Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea ) and the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas ). These turtles lay their eggs on the sandy beaches of the delta, and their hatchlings make their way to the sea after emerging.
Deer and Monkeys in Sundarban National Park: Other Essential Inhabitants
The park is home to a variety of deer species, such as the Spotted Deer (Axis axis ) and the Barking Deer (Muntiacus muntjak ). These herbivorous mammals play a crucial role in the ecosystem by serving as prey for the Royal Bengal Tigers and other predators.
The park also provides a habitat for the Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta ), a common monkey species found in the region. These intelligent primates live in social groups and can often be spotted foraging for food in the mangrove forests.
Endangered Species and Conservation Efforts
Sundarban is a sanctuary for numerous endangered and vulnerable species. The park’s conservation efforts focus on habitat preservation, combating poaching, and raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity. Some of the endangered species found in the park include the:
Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus )
Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus )
River Terrapin (Batagur baska )
Indian Python (Python molurus )
Sundarban National Park is a testament to the incredible biodiversity of our planet. From the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers to the elusive Saltwater Crocodiles, the park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Through concerted conservation efforts and responsible Sundarban tourism , we can ensure that the unique flora and fauna of the Sundarbans continue to thrive for generations to come.