About this trip

Overview

Culture, Tigers & University Town. Stay plan: Kolkata (2N) – Sundarban (2N) – Shantiniketan (1N). Arrive Kolkata, depart Kolkata.

5 Nights / 6 DaysDuration

Kolkata, Sundarban, ShantiniketanRoute

Swift Dzire NACVehicle

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Day by day

Itinerary

Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Kolkata. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata.

Distance 20 kmTravel 1 hrOvernight KolkataMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral

Arrive in Kolkata, meet our representative and check in at the hotel. After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion covering the scenic and cultural landmarks of the City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math and St. Paul's Cathedral, along with the city's iconic street food avenues. In the evening enjoy a stroll through the local markets before returning for an overnight stay in Kolkata.

Overnight KolkataMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Sundarban through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Sundarban and check in at hotel/camp. UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta: Boat safari through winding creeks, tiger tracking from watchtowers (Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali), and spotting estuarine wildlife. Overnight stay in Sundarban.

Distance 110 kmTravel 3-4 hrsOvernight SundarbanMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Sundarban mangrove delta, boat safari, Sajnekhali watchtower, Sudhanyakhali watchtower

Arrive in Sundarban and check in at your hotel or lodge. After breakfast, spend a full day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage mangrove delta. A boat safari takes you through winding creeks, with tiger tracking from the watchtowers at Sajnekhali and Sudhanyakhali and chances to spot estuarine wildlife including crocodiles, deer and varied birdlife. In the evening take a stroll through the local markets. Overnight stay in Sundarban.

Distance 100 kmTravel 4-5 hrsOvernight SundarbanMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Sajnekhali watchtower, Sudhanyakhali watchtower, mangrove creeks, boat safari

Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Shantiniketan through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Shantiniketan and check in at hotel/camp. Cultural university town founded by Rabindranath Tagore: Visva-Bharati University, Sonajhuri Poush Mela grounds, and local Kantha embroidery crafts. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.

Distance 260 kmTravel 7-8 hrsOvernight ShantiniketanMeals Breakfast & DinnerSights Visva-Bharati University, Sonajhuri, Poush Mela grounds, Kantha embroidery crafts

Post breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. Complete any final souvenir shopping, such as Pattachitra paintings, Dokra metal crafts or Darjeeling tea, before proceeding on your return transfer to Kolkata. The road runs through the Birbhum countryside and small market towns of rural Bengal. Drop at Kolkata airport or railway station in time for your onward journey home.

Distance 165 kmTravel 4-5 hrsMeals BreakfastSights Shantiniketan craft stalls, Birbhum countryside, Kolkata airport / railway station

Hotels

Where you sleep

Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.

Stop	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
Kolkata2 nights	Standard Category Hotel, Kolkata	Deluxe Category Hotel, Kolkata	Premium Category Hotel, Kolkata	Luxury Category Hotel, Kolkata
Sundarban2 nights	Standard Category Hotel, Sundarban	Deluxe Category Hotel, Sundarban	Premium Category Hotel, Sundarban	Luxury Category Hotel, Sundarban
Shantiniketan1 night	Standard Category Hotel, Shantiniketan	Deluxe Category Hotel, Shantiniketan	Premium Category Hotel, Shantiniketan	Luxury Category Hotel, Shantiniketan

Prices

Price per person, by group size

In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.

Group	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	17,233	25,707	35,280	50,680
3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	13,466	21,489	30,576	44,763
4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC	11,582	19,379	28,224	41,804
4 travellers Ertiga	13,419	21,894	31,500	46,900
4 travellers Innova Crysta	14,690	23,165	32,760	48,160
5 travellers Innova Crysta	12,938	21,142	30,442	45,114
6 travellers Innova Crysta	11,771	19,794	28,896	43,083
6 travellers Innova Crysta	12,147	20,622	30,240	45,640

Show more group sizes (12)

Group	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
7 travellers Innova Crysta	10,937	18,831	27,792	41,632
7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	12,632	20,526	29,472	43,312
8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	11,794	19,591	28,434	42,014
8 travellers Innova Crysta	14,690	23,165	32,760	48,160
9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	11,394	19,417	28,523	42,709
10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	10,848	18,781	27,787	41,731
10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	11,300	19,775	29,400	44,800
12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater	10,029	17,826	26,684	40,264
12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	10,594	19,069	28,700	44,100
16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater	9,570	17,875	27,321	42,266
20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater	8,955	17,159	26,494	41,166
22 travellers 27 Seated Coach	12,867	21,095	30,423	45,161

Extras, per person for the whole trip

For	Standard	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury
Extra adult (extra bed)	5,933	13,052	21,168	32,928
Child with bed	4,972	10,848	17,640	27,440
Child without bed	3,108	6,837	11,088	17,136
Single room supplement	7,063	15,538	25,200	40,600

Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.

The fine print

What's included

✓ Included

Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.

✗ Not included

Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.

Before you book

Terms & conditions

Cancellation Policy

If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.

Payment Policy & Schedule

25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.

Important Notes

The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.

Kolkata, Sundarban & Shantiniketan

Overview

Itinerary

Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Kolkata

Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kolkata

Kolkata to Sundarban Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Sundarban

Sundarban to Shantiniketan Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

Shantiniketan to Kolkata - Onward Departure

Where you sleep