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Special
Burirdabri Expedition 2 Nights 3 Days
Burirdabri Expedition 2 Nights 3 Days is one of the most popular Sundarban tour packages. This tour includes boat safari, forest permit, meals and accommodation.
Duration: 2N 3D
Package Rates (Per Person)
| Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| ₹3500.00 | ₹3750.00 | ₹4000.00 |
Tour Overview
This is Special Tour as Burirdabri Expedition of two night & three days (where both sides of North & South 24 Parganas forest will be covered) for the 15-20 pax of Family & Friends Trip, Corporate Outing, Solo Womaniya Expedition, Wildlife & Cultural Excursion & Exclusive Leisure Safari, who want to enjoy the thrill of jungle without compromising the basic comfort through warm and luxury hospitality. Lodging is Optional. Fooding are 03 Breakfasts, 02 Evening Snacks, 03 Lunches and 02 Dinners (details will be confirmed as per conversation on booking time). Activities will be observing wildlife, birds, history, culture and scenic beauty of nature through Watch Towers and Water Safari. Jhumur Dance will be Optional. Pick up at Sonakhali and Drop at Sonakhali. The Sundarban, constituting the World's Largest Continuous Mangrove Forest, is a vast Deltaic Region formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal. Spanning approximately 10,000 square kilometers across India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh. Sunderban is the UNESCO Word Heritage Site, designating for its outstanding universal value in both India (1987) and Bangladesh (1997). The region is characterized by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats, and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. Its strategic location serves as the home of colourful birds like Kingfishers, Sea Eagles, Great Egrat, various wading birds, reptiles like Estuarine Crocodile, Olive Ridley Turtle, Water Monitor Lizard, King Cobra, aquatic creatures like Gangetic Dolphin, Mudskippers, River Terrapins and mammals like Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Fishing Cat, Monkeys and famous Royal Bengal tigers. Sundarban is also a Ramsar Site, recognizing as a Wetland of International Importance, highlighting its critical role in global biodiversity. It's also the Biosphere Reserve, the ecosystem is unique due to its halophytic (salt-tolerant) mangrove Flora and Fauna like Sundari, Hetal etc. which are the only mangrove habitat in the world that supports a significant tiger population. Sundarban has the rich Historic background including Raja Pratapaditya and invasion of Mughals, Olondaj-Portuguese pirates and smugglers, exploitation and oppression of East India Company and Sir Daniel Hamilton, a Scottish businessman's visionary Cooperative Estate in Gosaba in the early 1900s, aiming for rural upliftment by creating self-reliant villages, introducing cooperative banking, local currency (Rupee notes), and model farms, fostering a utopian society inspired by self-help which had been observed and appreciated by great Rabindranath Tagore. Sundarban is also proudly presented in ancient Bengali Folktales and Folklores. Legend goddess Banbibi, Saat Bibi the seven goddess, Dakshin Ray, Kalu Gazi, Maa Monosa and Chand Saudagar are popular myths of Sunderban, the Land of Eighteen Tides (আঠারো ভাটির দেশ). Here primal professions are Boating, Fishing, Collecting Crabs-Prawns, Wild-Honey and survival Farming, Hand-Crafting. Where as the passions are Bhatiali Tune, Jhumur Dance and soulful Baul culture blending with Hindu, Sufi, and Buddhist philosophies. Here morning starts with Nagar Kirtana, the musical village procession promoting spiritual joy & peace and Madhukari, accepting alms by Vaishnava saints where as night starts with Banbibi Pala, musical dramatic performances of folktales & folklores blending Hindu and Islamic traditions.Day-wise Itinerary
Day 01 1. Guest's spot to Sonakhali Ferry Ghat by transport which is optional. 2. Boarding at Sonakhali. 3. Welcoming with traditional or refreshing drinks and start cruising towards Gasaba. 4. Traditional Bengali breakfast with sweets and tea/ coffee serving on cruising duration. 5. Arrival at Gosaba to observe Hamilton Kuthi and Beacon Bungalow with Tagore’s great appreciation. 6. Leaving Gosaba and cruising towards Sajnekhali Wildlife & Birds Sanctuary and National Park, Government-certified guide will lead you through the reserve, offering insights into the unique ecosystem, the confluence of Matla & Gumdi rivers. Watching migratory birds, giant reptails and mammals like Spotted Deers and hopefully Royal Bengal Tiger in mangroves forest through Watch Tower. Lunch with traditional Bengali non veg or veg thali with seasonal fruit on cruising duration. 7. Observing beautyful sunset on water body. 8. Check in at Pakhiralaya or Dayapur for night stay at Lodging option. Evening Snacks like pakodas, Amodi fish fry with tea/coffee and Dinner with traditional Bengali non veg or veg thali will be served here. 9. If there will be no lodging option, Evening Snacks, Dinner and night stay will be happening on motor vehicle. 10. Optional Jhumur Dance/ Bonfire will be presented as per availability at evening. Day 02 1. After Bed Tea at early morning, making check out if there is the lodging option and the day will begin with Water Safari through the mangrove deltas. 2. Starting cruise to observe beauty of morning. Breakfast as traditional Bengali style with sweet and tea/ coffee will be served on journey time. 3. Continue your thrilling boat safari through Bagna Forest Camp, navigating various rivers, islands and creeks, keep an eye out for spotted deer, crocodiles, wild boars, water monitor lizards, diverse bird species, and with luck, the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. 4. Government-certified guide from Bagna Forest will lead you now to explore the cultures and wildlife of the mangrove forest of North 24 Parganas Range. 5. Explore the famous Marichjhanpi island as sightseeing through the Raimangal River offering a panoramic view of the waterways. Aquatic creatures like Gangetic Dolphin, Mudskippers may be seen as playing on water body as their wish towards Jhingakhal. 6. Passing through Jhila and Arbesi beats, arrival at Jhingakhali Watch Tower, part of Basirhat range. Freshwater pond that attracts birds like Brahminy Kites and animals like spotted deers, crocodiles, water monitor lizards, monkeys. Royal Bengal Tiger (will be seen as their wish) to drink, offering visitors panoramic forest views and opportunities for nature photography through Watch Tower. Lunch with Traditional Bengali non veg or veg thali will be served on the cruising time. 7. Now cruising towards ultimate destination further, Burirdabri, along the route crossing the Raimangal, with it's vast scenic views. 8. Visit Brurirdabri Camp Watch Tower. Enjoy a unique, immersive experience with its mud walk and mangrove cage trail, leading to a viewpoint over the Raimangal River, which forms the border with Bangladesh. Visitors get close-up views of the intricate mangrove roots and ground fauna like crabs and snails, culminating in a panoramic vista of the Bangladesh Sundarbans from the tower, providing a tranquil yet thrilling encounter with this biodiverse ecosystem, perfect for wildlife spotting, especially deers, crocodiles and tigers (as their wishes) from a safe distance. 9. Harikhali Watch Tower will be Optional. Harikhali offers a remote yet beautiful experience with good chances for tiger sightings, providing serene views of the mangrove forests, water bodies, and opportunities to see deer, wild boars, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife near its watering hole (requiring forest permits). 10. Return to Pakhiralay of South 24 Parganas range with scenic beauty of sunset on water body. 11. Night stay will at Lodging option of Pakhiralay. Evening Snacks like pakodas, Amodi fish fry with tea/coffee and Dinner with traditional Bengali non veg or veg thali will be served here. 12. If there will be no lodging option, Evening Snacks, Dinner and night stay will be happening on motor vehicle. 13. Optional Jhumur Dance/ Bonfire will be presented as per availability at evening. Day 03 1. After Bed Tea at early morning, making check out if there is the lodging option and the day will begin with Water Safari through the mangrove deltas. 2. Starting cruise to observe beauty of morning. Breakfast as traditional Bengali style with sweet and tea/ coffee will be served on journey time. 3. Cruise to Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower and Mangrove Garden with freshwater pond that attracts animals like spotted deers, crocodiles, water monitor lizards, monkeys. Royal Bengal Tiger (will be seen as their wish) to drink, offering visitors panoramic forest views and opportunities for nature photography with Crocodile basking in the sun and Birdwatching during Water Safari. 4. Continue your thrilling boat safari, navigating various rivers, islands and creeks, Including Pirkhali, Banbibi Varani, Sundarkhali, Khonakhali, Choragaji, Deulvarani, Sarakkhali, Gazikhali, Nobanki. Keep an eye out for spotted deer, crocodiles, wild boars, water monitor lizards, diverse bird species, and with luck, the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. (Lunch with Traditional Bengali non veg or veg thali will be served on the cruising time) 5. Explore the Do-Banki Tiger Reserve Area and experience the 896-meter canopy walk which is 20 feet above the ground, providing a unique perspective point to observe wildlife from a secure netted enclosure. This is famous for Spotted deers. Massive numbers of those were died by Cyclone Aila struck the Sundarbans in May 2009. 6. Cruising towards the Jharkhali Eco Tourism Park and Tiger Rescue Centre. Enjoy here a glimpse into the delicate Sundarbans ecosystem with nearby attractions like the Sundarban Wild Animal Park for Spotted Deer, Crocodile, Lizard, Monkey and Royal Bengal Tiger. 7. Conclude your Sundarban adventure and commence the return journey to Sonakhali. 8. The warm and sincere farewell with latent commitment that See You Again.What's Included
1. Proper motor vehicle with european tollet and latest facilities for water safari.
2. Bed Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks with Tea/ Coffee, Dinner as per conversation of guest on booking time.
3. Packaged drinking water during the tour (if that will be confirmed on booking time).
4. Fees for gulde and jungle entry.
5. Permission for motor vehicle for water safari and still camera.
6. Accommodation Ac/ Non Ac (if it wil be confirmed on booking time).
7. Cultural Program & Bonfire in the evening (if it will be confirmed on booking time).
What's Excluded
1. Land Transportation Ac/ Non Ac.
2. Accommodation Ac/ Non Ac. (if will not be confirmed on booking time).
3. Packaged drinking water during the tour (if will not be confirmed on booking time).
4. Cultural Program & Bonfire in the evening (if not will be confirmed on booking time).
5. Any hard drinks on lodging time.
6. Video camera charges.
7. Any miscellaneous expenses incurred by the guests.
8. Additional surcharge for foreign nationals (non-Indian passport holders) due to higher government permit rates.
9. Personal travel or medical insurance of guest.
10. Any medication or hospitalization expenses beyond basic first aid.