About This Tour

Celebrate the Ilish Utsav 2026 in the heart of the world’s largest mangrove forest – the Sundarbans. This 2 Nights / 3 Days guided tour offers a perfect blend of river cruising, wildlife exploration, village culture, and a grand traditional Bengali food experience featuring premium Hilsa (Ilish) delicacies.

Tour Highlights
  •  Scenic river cruise through mangrove creeks
  •  Visit to famous watchtowers & forest zones
  •  Explore Gosaba & historic Hamilton / Rabindranath sites
  •  Bird watching & peaceful jungle surroundings
  •  Special Ilish Festival food menu (Hilsa dishes included)
  •  Fully guided boat & forest experience
  •  Hotel / launch night stay in deep jungle region
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

1 Canning – Gosaba – Pakhiralay
Boarding from Canning / Sonakhali by boat/launch
Visit Gosaba island
Rabindranath Bungalow / Hamilton Bungalow sightseeing
Bird jungle & Pakhiralay exploration
Night stay at hotel / launch (Pakhiralay area)

Meals Included:

Breakfast: Luchi, Alur Dom, Sweet
11 AM: Fried fish, Tea/Coffee
Lunch: Rice, Dal, Fried items, Hilsa head with Kachushak, Shorshe Ilish, Prawn curry, Chutney, Papad
Evening: Chowmein, Tea/Coffee
Dinner: Rice, Dal, Fried items, Mutton, Salad
2 Watchtower Jungle Safari
Visit Sajnekhali W.T.
Sudhanyakhali W.T.
Dobanki W.T.
Scenic creek safari: Pirkhali, Gazikhali
Bonbibi Bharani & Deul Bharani visit
Return to Pakhiralay

Meals Included:

Breakfast: Kochuri, Cholar Dal, Sweet
11 AM: French Fries, Tea/Coffee
Lunch: Rice, Dal, Fried items, Hilsa head with Pui shak, Ilish Paturi, Doi Katla, Chutney, Papad
Evening: Chicken Pakora, Tea/Coffee
Dinner: Fried Rice, Chilli Chicken, Salad
3 Return Journey
Morning river ride via Vidya dhari River
Visit Loknath Temple
Return to Sonakhali → Canning

Meals Included:

Breakfast: Puri, Chana Masala, Boiled Egg, Tea/Coffee
Lunch: Hilsa Biryani, Chicken Curry, Salad
Soft drinks after meal
Inclusions
  •  Pickup & drop from Canning to Canning (Sundarban route)
  •  All boat / launch transfers and jungle cruise as per itinerary
  •  2 Nights accommodation (Hotel / Launch stay at Pakhiralay area)
  •  All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening snacks, Dinner) as per fixed menu
  •  Special Ilish Festival food menu (Hilsa dishes included)
  •  Entry to forest watchtowers: Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Dobanki
  •  Guided sightseeing of Gosaba, Hamilton Bungalow, Rabindranath sites
  •  Bird watching & mangrove creek exploration
  •  Experienced local guide for entire tour
  •  All required forest permits and entry fees (as per itinerary)
Exclusions
  •  Personal travel from home to Canning (starting point)
  •  Any personal expenses (shopping, tips, laundry, etc.)
  •  Extra beverages (mineral water, cold drinks not mentioned in meals)
  •  AC room upgrade (₹500 per head extra)
  •  2-share room arrangement (₹300 per head extra)
  •  Anything not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusion list
  •  Emergency medical expenses
  •  Any cost due to natural calamity, weather delay, or forest rule changes
  •  Optional activities not included in standard package

Starting from

3499.00

3999.00

Per Head for 20 Pax

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