5N/6D Kolkata, Sundarban & Shantiniketan - City, Tigers & Tagore

Kolkata, Sundarban, Shantiniketan · 5 nights / 6 days · India

From ₹8,955 per person

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

Where the nights are

Kolkata (2N) → Sundarban (2N) → Shantiniketan (1N)

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Kolkata

   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.

   Overnight: Kolkata

2. Day 2 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Kolkata

   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: Kolkata

3. Day 3 — Kolkata to Sundarban Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   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.

   Overnight: Sundarban

4. Day 4 — Full Day Sightseeing & Exploration in Sundarban

   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.

   Overnight: Sundarban

5. Day 5 — Sundarban to Shantiniketan Scenic Transfer & En Route Sights

   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.

   Overnight: Shantiniketan

6. Day 6 — Shantiniketan to Kolkata - Onward Departure

   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.

Inclusions

• 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.

Exclusions

• 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.