Holi Festival Sundarban Tour
Play Holi Amid Mangroves, Rivers, and Wildlife in Sundarban.
3D/2N
Per person
₹4000
/Kolkata to Kolkata
₹3500
/Canning to Canning
- Pickup: Canning/Kolkata
- Stay: Hotel/Resort
- Meals: Included
- Guide: Gov. guide
November
December
January
February
Enjoy Holi Festival in Sundarban
Experience a unique celebration of Holi in the heart of Sundarban, surrounded by rivers, mangrove forests, and local village culture. This special tour combines the joy of festival, nature, and jungle safari, giving you a completely different Holi experience away from crowded cities.
Celebrate with colors, music, local traditions, and enjoy a peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere along with boat safari, village visits, and cultural programs.
Sightseeing Places
This short Sundarban tour is designed to help you experience some of the region’s most famous and meaningful attractions, including heritage landmarks, birdwatching zones, jungle watchtowers, scenic river points, and culturally important local temples.
From Hamilton Bungalow and Rabindranath Tagore’s Bungalow to Pakhiralaya Bird Sanctuary, Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Dobanki Canopy Walk, Five River Junction, and the Bay of Bengal, each sightseeing point adds a unique and memorable touch to your journey.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Kolkata to Sundarban & Gosaba
Travel by AC bus to Godhkhali. Board boat, visit Gosaba Island & Market, explore Hamilton & Tagore Bungalow. Enjoy river cruise, lunch onboard, visit bird jungle & sunset. Evening cultural program and dinner at hotel.
Day 2 – Full Day Jungle Safari
Early morning start with forest permissions at Sajnekhali. Explore deep forest creeks covering Sudhanyakhali, Deul Bharani, Pirkhali, Gazikhali, Panchamukhani, Dobanki Watch Tower and Jharkhali. Wildlife spotting throughout the day. Return to hotel by evening.
Day 3 – Temples & Return
After breakfast, explore Dutta River, Loknath Temple, Shiva Temple, Bonobibi Temple. Lunch onboard and return to Kolkata.
Food Itinerary
Day 1
Breakfast: Luchi, curry, sweets
Lunch: Rice, dal, fried items, prawns/veg, Hilsa dishes (vapa & paturi)
Evening: Snacks & tea
Dinner: Chicken meal with salad
Day 2
Breakfast: Kachuri, alur dum, sweets
Lunch: Rice, dal, Hilsa head curry, mustard Hilsa, Hilsa sour
Evening: Snacks & tea
Dinner: Mutton meal
Day 3
Breakfast: Luchi, vegetables, sweets/egg
Lunch: Rice, dal, prawns malai curry / fish curry / crab
Includes
- Complimentary transportation from Kolkata via a shared AC vehicle.
- Rest in comfort with accommodation in either AC or Non-AC Deluxe Rooms.
- Embark on our well-equipped, mechanized boat complete with beds and European-style toilets.
- Savor a delightful array of meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, evening tea snacks, dinner, and a bedtime tea.
- Immerse yourself in an evening of cultural performances.
- Enjoy hassle-free access with covered fees for jungle entry and guide services.
- Capture memories with inclusive permits for boats and still cameras.
- Experience the warmth of a campfire during the winter.
Excludes
- Kindly note that hard or aerated drinks are not included.
- Video camera charges are additional.
- Any miscellaneous expenses incurred during your stay are not covered.
- A coolie charge may apply.
- Non-Indian guests are responsible for their separate permit fees within the Tiger Reserve.
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Everything You Need to Know Before You Travel.
What is special about the Hilsa Festival Sundarban tour?
This tour combines Sundarban sightseeing with a special Hilsa (Ilish) food experience, offering multiple traditional Hilsa dishes along with nature, river cruise, and cultural programs.
When is the best time for the Hilsa Festival tour?
The Hilsa Festival usually takes place during the monsoon season (June to September), when fresh Hilsa fish is widely available.
Are different types of Hilsa dishes included in the package?
Yes, the package includes a variety of Hilsa preparations like Hilsa vapa, Hilsa paturi, mustard Hilsa, Hilsa biryani, and more as part of the food itinerary.
Is this package suitable for families and food lovers?
Yes, this tour is ideal for families, couples, and especially for food lovers who want to enjoy both Sundarban travel and authentic Bengali cuisine.
Apart from food, what experiences are included in this tour?
Along with the Hilsa food experience, the tour includes boat safari, watchtower visits, forest exploration, village experience, and cultural programs.