Day 1
EMBARKATION: 3:00 PM
ARRIVE KOLKATA, EMBARKATION – NAMKHANA (D)
Arrive in Kolkata by late afternoon and embark the ship. Welcome onboard. Based on the tide situation we will sail towards the fishing port of Namkhana, the gateway of the Sundarbans National Park. We will anchor at Namkhana.
Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas
NAMKHANA – BHAGABATPUR – BALI ISLAND (B/L/D)
We sail further in the morning from Namkhana to Bhagabatpur. Accompanied by a Naturalist, we will visit the Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project which has a hatchery and sanctuary of the estuarine crocodiles. Enjoying lunch on board we continue to sail to Bali Island cruising through the creek, a typical village whose inhabitants are engaged in farming, paddy husking, honey packing, and fishing.
Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas
BALI – SUDHANYAKHALI & DO BANKI WATCHTOWERS (B/L/D)
After breakfast visit the Sudhanyakhali Watchtower, a popular locale to view crocodiles, wild boars, axis deer, and a wide range of birds. Ride the country boat for a creek cruise to the Dobanki Watchtower and enjoy a canopy walk at an elevation of 20 feet from the ground and about half a kilometer in length, to reveal the riveting flora and fauna of the mangrove forest. Return to ship for late lunch. In the evening walk in the Bali village, interact with the locals engaged in creating handicrafts, and witness a tribal dance.
Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas
BALI – NETHIDOPANI – NAMKHANA (B/L/D)
After breakfast visit the serene Nethidopani for a creek cruise and experience the spectacular nature of the mangroves and surroundings. Return to ship and sail back to Namkhana enjoying lunch onboard.
Dinner & overnight onboard Ganga Vilas
Day 5
DISEMBARKATION: 4:00 PM
NAMKHANA – KOLKATA, DISEMBARK (B/L)
Sailing through the morning we arrive in Kolkata by late afternoon, enjoying breakfast and lunch onboard.
Upon arrival in Kolkata, disembark and transfer for your onward journey.
Important Note:
- The itinerary may be readjusted due to local conditions and days of the week, to avoid closure of monuments/museums. Last-minute sailing adjustments may also occur. The onboard tour staff will announce or post the exact time for each activity.
- The letters in parentheses indicate the included meal of the day B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.
