EHTTOA Familiarisation Tour

Kolkata & Sundarbans

A Journey from the City of Joy to the Mangrove Wilderness

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Travel Plan: 1 Night overnight bus journey + 2 Nights in the Sundarbans
Departure: Siliguri, West Bengal
Destination: Kolkata & Sundarbans, West Bengal

Discover the cultural charm of Kolkata and the extraordinary natural beauty of the Sundarbans through an enriching familiarisation tour designed to showcase the tourism potential of West Bengal.

09 January 2027: Day 01 | Departure from Siliguri

Overnight Journey to Kolkata

• Assemble at the designated reporting point in Siliguri and meet the tour coordinator.
• Board the overnight bus to Kolkata and travel through the landscapes of Bengal.

Overnight: On board the bus

10 January 2027: Day 02 | Arrival in Kolkata – Transfer to Sundarbans

From the City of Joy to the Mangrove Forests

• Arrive in Kolkata in the morning, meet the local tour representative and proceed to the Sundarbans embarkation point.
• Have breakfast and freshen up before continuing by boat to the confirmed resort or accommodation.
• Enjoy welcome refreshments, check in and have lunch at the resort.
• Relax in the peaceful surroundings and get an introduction to the unique mangrove ecosystem.
• Spend the evening at leisure, followed by dinner.

Overnight: Sundarbans

11 January 2027: Day 03 | Sundarbans Exploration

River Cruise & Eco-Tourism Experience

• Have breakfast at the resort, then embark on a scenic boat cruise through the rivers and mangrove waterways.
• Explore authorised viewing points and experience the rich biodiversity of the Sundarbans.
• Observe local birdlife and wildlife, subject to natural sightings.
• Have lunch as arranged and continue scheduled sightseeing and local tourism experiences, subject to permits and accessibility.
• Return to the resort for leisure time, dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Sundarbans

12 January 2027: Day 04 | Sundarbans – Return to Kolkata

• Have breakfast at the resort, check out and transfer by boat to the designated jetty.
• Proceed by road towards Kolkata. The tour concludes upon arrival, with onward travel arrangements as confirmed.

Tour concludes in Kolkata.

Tour Highlights

• Overnight bus journey from Siliguri to Kolkata.
• An enriching experience of West Bengal's diverse tourism offerings.
• Scenic boat journeys through the Sundarbans and exploration of the world's largest mangrove forest.
• Nature-based tourism, birdwatching and local cultural experiences.
• Two nights of accommodation in the Sundarbans.

Important Information

• 1. Travel timings are indicative and subject to road and traffic conditions.
• 2. Boat transfers, forest excursions and sightseeing are subject to local permissions,tides and weather.
• 3. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
• 4. Final accommodation, meals, transport and activity arrangements will be confirmed in the detailed tour programme.

EHTTOA | Familiarisation Tour – Kolkata & Sundarbans, West Bengal