Trip Description
This journey begins in Kolkata, where temples, riverbanks, and artisan quarters set a tone of colour and intensity before the landscape shifts into the watery world of the Sundarbans. Here, the forest is shaped by mangroves and tides, and the silence is broken by bird calls, rustling leaves, and the slow movement of channels that change with the current. Tracking the Royal Bengal tiger in this environment feels unlike anywhere else. It is less about speed and more about patience—reading signs and understanding how nature hides what it chooses to protect. The experience becomes a deep immersion in a fragile ecosystem where wildlife, weather, and water shape every moment. The itinerary may conclude in Kolkata after the Sundarbans, or continue into Assam for a deeper wildlife extension through Kaziranga and the river island of Majuli, adding encounters with rhinoceroses, vast grasslands, and a distinctly different cultural rhythm to the journey.
DAY 1 – Arrival in Kolkata and first discoveries
On arrival in Kolkata, you are welcomed and assisted with your transfer to the hotel. Once settled, the city begins to reveal its contrasts, colonial façades beside busy streets, and quiet corners that still carry the memory of a former imperial capital. Later in the afternoon, you visit Dakshineswar Temple on the banks of the Hooghly River, a celebrated 19th century sanctuary dedicated to Kali, known for its Bengali architectural style and its spiritual atmosphere that feels both intense and calm at the same time. Overnight in Kolkata.
DAY 2 – Kolkata, temples, artisans, and daily life
Today is dedicated to exploring Kolkata through places that bring you closer to its everyday pulse. You visit the vivid flower market of Malik Ghat, where garlands, offerings, and ritual colours fill the air from early morning. You continue to Kumartuli, the historic artisan quarter where clay idols are shaped by hand for major festivals, an entire neighbourhood dedicated to sacred art and tradition. You also visit Mother House, the Missionaries of Charity headquarters, a place of quiet reflection in the middle of the city. The day continues with Kalighat Kali Temple, one of the most revered spiritual sites in the region, known for its unique iconography and deep mythological importance. Overnight in Kolkata.
DAY 3 – From Kolkata to the Sundarbans
An early start is recommended for the drive south toward the edge of the Sundarbans. After around three hours on the road, you reach Godkhali Jetty, where the journey continues by boat into a maze of mangrove channels. The first hours on the water already feel like an expedition. The river widens and narrows, the shoreline shifts between mudflats and dense roots, and the air changes as the forest takes over. After arrival, you settle into your accommodation, either in a camp setting or on board a comfortable boat designed for extended stays in the delta. The evening is often the perfect moment to slow down, listen to the forest, and prepare for the days ahead. Overnight in the Sundarbans.
DAY 4 – The search begins in the mangroves
Before sunrise, the forest starts to wake. You head out early, with tea or coffee as the first light touches the water and the mangroves gain colour. The day is shaped by the movement of the tides and the navigation of rivers, creeks, and narrow canals. The focus is on tracking signs and understanding patterns, looking for fresh paw prints, scratch marks, and the subtle clues that suggest a tiger has passed nearby. Even without an encounter, the Sundarbans offers constant wildlife moments, crocodiles sunning on banks, spotted deer moving through the undergrowth, and birds appearing suddenly above the canopy. As the light softens, you return for a well deserved dinner and a calm night surrounded by water and forest. Overnight in the Sundarbans.
DAY 5 – Deeper exploration and wildlife observation
Another early departure takes you deeper into the delta. The morning light is ideal for photography, and the atmosphere feels almost dreamlike as mist lifts from the channels. Guided walks are done with care and strict safety, with attention to tides, terrain, and forest rules. Observation towers such as Dobanki and Sudhanyakhali can offer vantage points over the forest edge and water, where wildlife may appear at the boundary between mangroves and open spaces. Throughout the day, the experience is a balance between movement and stillness, scanning the shoreline, listening for alarm calls, and letting the forest reveal itself slowly. Overnight in the Sundarbans.
DAY 6 – A final day in the Sundarbans
You continue the search with another full day shaped by sunrise, tides, and quiet focus. The Sundarbans has its own rhythm, and by now the details feel sharper, the way roots twist into the water, the sudden stillness before a bird takes flight, the patterns in mud that tell a story. This last day is often when travellers feel most connected to the place, not only through the hope of spotting a tiger, but through a deeper understanding of how unique and vulnerable this ecosystem is. Overnight in the Sundarbans.
DAY 7 – Return to Kolkata or continue to Assam
Today you leave the mangroves behind and return toward Kolkata. Depending on your plan, you can take your onward flight from here, or continue with the wildlife and culture extension to Assam, adding Kaziranga National Park and the river island of Majuli for a very different chapter of nature and heritage.
DAY 8 – Flight to Jorhat and drive to Kaziranga
You fly to Jorhat and continue by road to Kaziranga National Park, a vast landscape of tall grass, wetlands, and forest shaped by the presence of the Brahmaputra. The park is famous for the greater one horned rhinoceros and also home to elephants, wild water buffalo, deer, and a rich birdlife. Kaziranga is also a designated tiger reserve, and its sheer density of wildlife makes every drive feel alive with possibility. Overnight near Kaziranga.
DAY 9 – Kaziranga, wildlife encounters and river landscapes
Today is dedicated to exploring Kaziranga, where the scenery changes constantly between open grasslands and thick forest patches. The park’s conservation story is strongly tied to the recovery of the rhinoceros population, and you feel that achievement in the number of animals visible across the plains. The Brahmaputra adds a sense of scale and mystery, shaping the land and feeding the wetlands that attract birds throughout the year. Overnight near Kaziranga.
DAY 10 – Another day in Kaziranga
A second full day gives you more time to explore different areas of the park and increase your chances of seeing a wider range of species. The landscape can feel cinematic at times, with mist over marshes, rhinos grazing in the grass, and herds moving slowly through the open plains. Overnight near Kaziranga.
DAY 11 – Kaziranga to Jorhat and ferry to Majuli
You depart early and return toward Jorhat, continuing to Nimati Ghat for the ferry crossing to Majuli. The journey by boat introduces a softer atmosphere, wide river views, and a slower pace. After arrival, you settle in and begin to feel the island’s distinct character. Overnight on Majuli.
DAY 12 – Majuli, monasteries, traditions, and quiet nature
Majuli is shaped by the Brahmaputra, with open spaces, wetlands, and a rural rhythm that feels far from the mainland. The island is known for its satras, monastic institutions that preserve spiritual practice, dance, music, literature, and theatre traditions rooted in Assamese culture. You may also see handloom weaving, local craftsmanship, and daily village life unfolding at a calm pace. Wetlands draw birdlife, especially in winter, and the wide skies make the island feel spacious and serene. Overnight on Majuli.
DAY 13 – Majuli at your own pace
A second day on the island allows you to go deeper, spending more time with cultural visits, nature observation, and simple moments that make Majuli special, quiet roads, river edges, and communities that have protected their traditions over generations. Overnight on Majuli.
DAY 14 – Majuli to Jorhat and return to Kolkata
You take the ferry back to the mainland and continue by road to Jorhat for your flight to Kolkata. Depending on your connections, an overnight in Kolkata can be arranged if needed before your departure.
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Departure Month
January 2026
Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights
Group Size
According To Need
Location
kolkata, India
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