| Project Tiger The
Tiger Reserve covering an area of 2585 sq. km. has one of the largest tiger population of
any of the Indian parks, 269 Royal Bengal Tigers.
Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary
You can hire a country boat to reach
the place famous for its White-Bellied Sea-Eagle, Black-capped kingfisher, Whimbrell, Tern
and Curlew.
Bakkhali
A wellknown beach resort, close to
Frazerganj overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Its a bird-watchers paradise, where
you are greeted by casuarinas and Red Fiddle Carbs.
Ganga Sagar (Kapil Muni Ashram)
The culturally and religiously
important destination, also has an exceptionally good beach for the tourists. Situated on
an island in the Sunderbans, it holds the charms of a completely unspoilt beach on the
estuary of the mighty Ganga. It can be approached from Kolkata either by road and then by
vessel, or by chartered luxury vessels taken from Kolkata itself. A lovely destination
combining pilgrimage and fun.
Frazerganj
The white sand beach, is entirely
different from the other beaches. It is pristine pure and holds the charms of a beach
unspoilt. It can be accessed from Kolkata, and is a three hours drive. The destination is
also famous for the migratory birds and pisciculture.
Piyali
Gateway to the Sunderbans situated on
the banks of river Piyali. A beautiful resting place.
Mayadwip
The nesting place of the Olive Ridley
Turtles.
Kalasdwip
As Matla river empties on the Bay of
Bengal, lies Kalasdwip, a densely wooded island.
Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary
A home ground of the Herons, Egrets
and other species of birds, situated on the confluence of Matla and Gumdi.
Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project
A hatchery cum sanctuary. Home of the
biggest estuarine crocodiles.
Gosaba
Remembered as Sir David
Hamiltons settlement.
Canning
One of the entry points to Sunderbans
54 kms southeast of Kolkata. Canning was built in 1858 as an alternate
port. It has a small fishing fleet and private boats are available on hire.
Close encounter with the wild
At Sunderbans you can expect the
thrills of a life time. While cruising through the brackish kharris flanked by dense
mangrove forests all around in the luxury launch M.V. Chitrarekha and M.V. Madhukar,
experience the two-day river cruise with one night on board with your family and friends.
From the wide open upper deck you can
watch the forest vibrant with life while sipping your morning tea. Of course there is a
great news for the corporate houses. Have a cool brain-storming session on the deck all
morning followed by a sumptuous Bengali lunch consisting of delicacies like fish &
prawns. You can also have a foot-tapping dance session in your evening party and retire to
the cozy bunks at night. All these to give you a feeling of adventure along with the safe
comforts of home.
Permission for river cruise : A
general river cruise requires no approval. But to visit places outside the core area
permission should be taken from the authorities.
Rate for Sunderbans Safari by M.V. Chitrarekha
Class |
Berth
Capacity |
Rate
per head |
Time
period |
| Coupe (1) |
Double bedded |
Rs. 2150 |
2 days and 1 night |
| Rs. 3000 |
3 days and 2 nights |
| Cabin (2) |
5 each |
Rs. 1850 |
2 days and 1 night |
| Rs. 2500 |
3 days and 2 nights |
| Cubicle |
22 |
Rs. 1600 |
2 days and 1 night |
| Rs. 2250 |
3 days and 2 nights |
| Lower Deck |
10 |
Rs. 1100 |
2 days and 1 night |
| Rs. 1700 |
3 days and 2 nights |
| Bed Roll-26 |
. |
Rs. 950 |
2 days and 1 night |
| Rs. 1400 |
3 days and 2 nights |
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* All rates are inclusive of Food
Madhukar
Tourist Launch M.V. Madhukar
Frequent Package Tours to the Sunderbans (October-Mid
March). Also available on hire for cruises, company meetings, parties.
Charter Rates
| Full Day (8 hours) |
Rs. 6,000/- |
| Half Day (4 hours) |
Rs. 4000 |
|
Extra charge for extra hours.
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