
2 Days 1 Night Sundarban Tour
Dream Travels’ two-day Sundarban escape blends heritage, wildlife and local culture into one concise weekend. On day one guests board the Sealdah morning train, transfer by car to Godkhali and cruise toward Gosaba to visit Tagore Bungalow and Hamilton Trust before enjoying lunch amid jungle scenery. An afternoon glide through Bird Jungle ends at Pakhiralaya where a documentary, folk performance and dinner close the evening. Day two starts with bed tea and breakfast on the boat, then a thrilling full safari loop covering Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, multiple Pirkhali creeks, Do-Banki canopy walk and the five-river Panchamukhani junction before returning to Kolkata.
2 Days / 1 Nights Sundarban Tour Itinerary
Tour Itenerary
08:30 AM Board Sealdah local train for Canning.
09:45 AM Meet Dream Travels team at Canning; drive to Godkhali jetty.
10:30 AM Embark tourist launch; Sundarban voyage begins.
11:00 AM Reach Gosaba; explore Tagore Bungalow and Hamilton Trust compound.
01:00 PM Resume cruise through jungle channels; enjoy panoramic river views.
04:00 PM Bird-Jungle sunset cruise for photography and bird-watching.
05:30 PM Check-in at Pakhiralaya hotel; documentary screening and balance-payment desk.
07:00 PM Local cultural performance on the lawn.
09:00 PM Retire after dinner; overnight at Pakhiralaya.
06:00 AM Bed tea served; board boat for early start.
07:00 AM Breakfast while sailing toward Sajnekhali Watchtower and Interpretation Centre.
07:30 AM – 01:30 PM Mangrove circuit: Sudhanyakhali Watchtower, Pirkhali Creeks 1-5, Gajikhali, Bonobibi Varani, Deul Varani, Sarakkhali, Choragaji, Do-Banki canopy walk, Panchamukhani five-river confluence.
01:30 PM Lunch on board as boat turns back to Godkhali.
02:30 PM Disembark at Godkhali; drive to Canning railway station.
04:30 PM Train or pre-arranged car reaches Kolkata, marking tour’s end.
Menu Itenerary
Welcome Drink – Bottled water
Breakfast – Puri, sabji, sweet, tea
Mid-morning Snack – Fish fry or fish pakora
Lunch – Salad, plain rice, dal, aloo fry, vegetable curry, prawn malai curry, Katla fish kalia, chutney, papad
Afternoon Fruit – Seasonal fruit platter
Evening Snack – Chicken pakora, salad, tea or coffee
Dinner – Salad, pulao or plain rice, vegetable curry, mutton curry, sweet
Bed Tea – Tea or coffee with biscuits
Breakfast – Aloo paratha, chana masala, sweet, tea or coffee
Mid-morning Snack – Bhola fish fry or fish pakora
Lunch – Salad, plain rice, beguni, dal, vegetable curry, Bhetki fish kalia, Pabda or Parshe fish kalia, chutney, papad
Afternoon Refreshment – Tea or coffee with biscuits during return journey
Include
• Kolkata/Canning–Godkhali AC transport
• Licensed tourist boat for two days
• AC or non-AC hotel room for one night
• Four main meals plus snacks and welcome drinks
• Forest entry permits and guide fees
• Visits to all listed watchtowers and canopy walk
• Evening folk programme and documentary show
• Life jackets, first-aid kit, basic travel insurance
Exclude
• Soft or alcoholic beverages
• Professional or drone camera fees
• Personal shopping or laundry
• Tips and gratuities
• Anything not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions
Comfortable Hotel and Safe Boat
Our Pakhiralay hotel sits a short stroll from the jetty and offers clean western bathrooms, twenty-four-hour water, air-conditioned double or twin beds, daily housekeeping, and an on-site dining hall. After check-in, guests board our government-licensed tourist launch: a spacious vessel with a wide shaded deck, cushioned seating, onboard kitchen, hygienic western toilet and fully stocked first-aid corner. Coast-Guard-approved life jackets, fire extinguishers and trained crew guarantee safety, while the boat’s elevated viewing area delivers uninterrupted mangrove panoramas throughout the cruise.

Places you will visit
- Gosaba – Hamilton & Beacon Bungalows: Riverside heritage houses telling early Sundarban history.
- Pakhiralay: Small island village with market, jetty and our comfortable hotels.
- Tour Hotels: Clean AC rooms, hot water, dining hall near forest edge.
- Sajnekhali: Forest office, crocodile pond, watchtower overlooking mangrove creeks.
- Sudhanyakhali: Popular watchtower where deer, crocodiles and sometimes tigers gather.
- Pirkhali: Narrow, shady creek famous for bird calls and mudskippers.
- Gajikhali: Wide mangrove channel offering quiet water and raptor sightings.
- Bana Bibi Bharani: Sacred creek honouring forest guardian goddess Bonbibi.
- Deul Bharani: Dense mangrove corridor rich in kingfishers and otters.
- Panchamukhani: Photogenic junction where five rivers merge into one.
- Dobanki: Elevated netted canopy walk giving treetop views of jungle.
Why Choose Us
Dream Travels blends local knowledge, safety, and comfort into a seamless two-day Sundarban experience. Licensed boats with coast-guard life jackets, shaded decks, and hygienic toilets keep every journey secure. Our Pakhiralay hotel is steps from the jetty, offering air-conditioned rooms, hot-water bathrooms, and daily housekeeping. All permits, transfers, meals, guided safaris, and evening cultural shows are included—no hidden costs. Small groups travel with trained naturalists who know where wildlife hides, maximising sighting chances while respecting forest rules. Transparent pricing, 24-hour support, and hundreds of positive guest reviews prove we deliver value you can trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Boats carry life jackets; walks are short and optional. Crew assist anyone needing help.
We run with six to forty guests. Small groups can request a private boat for a fee.
No operator can promise tigers, but we visit the creeks with the highest probability.
October to March offers mild weather and good wildlife activity, though tours run year-round.
Absolutely. Inform us while booking; we prepare separate vegetarian dishes at no extra cost.
Signal is strong near villages, weak or absent in deep creeks. Expect offline hours.
One small bag per person—light clothes, ID, camera, medicines. Large suitcases clutter the boat.
Eighty-percent refund up to seventy-two hours before departure; fifty percent until forty-eight hours; no refund after.
Yes. Forest entry, boat permit and guide fees are covered in the package price.
Pay fifty-percent advance by UPI or bank transfer. Balance is due before boarding at Godkhali.