SOUTH BENGAL TOUR

DURATION : 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS

HWH/ CCU – Kolkata (4N) – Sundarban (1N) – Shantiniketan (1 N) – Gangasagar- HWH/CCU

Detailed Itinerary:-

Day 01: Howrah Stn. / Kolkata Airport – Kolkata

Meet and Greet on arrival at HWH station / CCU airport & transfer to Kolkata – “The City of Joy is also known as the cultural capital of India”. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Afternoon visit Kalighat, Victoria Memorial Hall and may enjoy the light and sound and Tonga ride. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Kolkata – Sundarbans (100 kms)

After Breakfast, transfer to Gadkhali by car (entry of Sundarban). From Gadkhali boarding cruise for a trip to Sunderban, the largest Mangrove in the world consists of the deadliest and most powerful land animal of this world Royal Bengal Tiger. Stay overnight in a jungle resort. Enjoy evening local folk cultural dance and demonstration. (Optional)

Day 03: Sundarbans Island trip (local sightseeing)

River cruise to the interior of Sunderban. Visit Sudhanyakhali, Kolkata Sanjnekali (2 watch towers in 2 different islands). Transport to Kolkata after lunch. Stay overnight in Kolkata.

Day 04: Kolkata – Shantiniketan (250 kms, 4 hrs)

This morning after breakfast, depart to Shantiniketan via Bishnupur Terracotta arts and Baluchari arts. Visit Viswabharati. Stay overnight at Shantiniketan.

Day 05: Shantiniketan – Kolkata

After breakfast start for Kolkata. Visit Dakshineswar and Belur Math. Evening have an optional boat ride at Ganga, Night stay at Kolkata. (May get a visit to Bishnupur for Terracotta art forms & Baluchari silk cottage industry)