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Places of Interest Cruise Sunderban Safari Rates

Sunderbans - Places of interest

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. It’s 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 Hamilton’s 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

* 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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