Colonial Kolkata followed by a riverboat cruise into the Sundarbans mangrove forest in search of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Tour Highlights
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Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive Kolkata. Evening boat trip on the Hooghly River.
Victoria Memorial, Flower Market at Mallick Ghat, and a boat cruise.
Drive to the Sundarbans delta and board the riverboat.
Morning and afternoon boat cruises through mangrove creeks searching for tigers, crocodiles and dolphins.
Forest watch towers, bird watching, and a village visit.
Final morning cruise before returning to Kolkata.
About This Journey
The Sundarbans — the world’s largest mangrove forest, spanning the Bay of Bengal delta across India and Bangladesh — is one of the most extraordinary wildlife environments on Earth. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the only place where Bengal tigers swim between islands through saltwater tidal channels. This riverboat cruise from Kolkata takes you deep into the delta’s extraordinary ecosystem.
What You Will See
Royal Bengal tigers observed from watch towers and river channels. Saltwater crocodiles, Irrawaddy dolphins, fishing cats, spotted deer and over 300 bird species. Traditional fishing villages built on the delta’s islands. Sunrise and sunset on the Sundarbans tidal channels with no other tourists present.
Accommodation Used On This Tour
The Claridges
The Claridges has been a veritable treasure in Lutyens Delhi since the 1950s. Refurbished, redesigned and revitalized, the hotel offers guests an experience that is new and yet so familiar. In an excellent location just a short auto ride from Khan Market and Connaught Place, this four star hotel has 132 rooms and suites designed with an elegant blend of 19th century character and contemporary style, a refreshing outdoor pool, indoor gym and relaxing spa.
Accommodation displayed here should be taken as a guide only. Please refer to the detailed itinerary of your individual departure for more information.
Where You Stay
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
No reputable operator can guarantee tiger sightings — these are wild animals in natural habitat. However, the parks on this itinerary have among the best sighting records in India, and multiple game drives significantly increase your chances. Even without a tiger, the wildlife and birdlife encountered on every drive make the experience richly rewarding.
October to April is the main season, with March to May offering the highest sighting probability as animals concentrate around water sources — at the cost of higher temperatures. Most parks close entirely from July to September for the monsoon.
Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, brown), a warm layer for cold dawn drives in winter, sun protection, and binoculars. Camera equipment with zoom lenses is worthwhile; most lodges can arrange charging between drives.
Yes — extra safari days, different lodges, private vehicles and additional destinations can all be arranged. Contact us to tailor the journey to your interests.
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