Wildlife tour with Sundarbans very popular wildlife reserves of this region- Kaziranga National Park, Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary and Sundarbans. The itinerary also includes sightseeing in Delhi, Kalimpong and Kolkata. A boat ride and an elephant safari are the major attractions of the tour.
Details Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, the capital city of India. Transfer to hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast, New Delhi sightseeing where you are going to cover attractions like India Gate, President House, the complex of Qutab Minar and Humayun’s tomb. Stay overnight.
Day 3: Delhi
After breakfast, sightseeing of Old Delhi which is going to include major tourist attraction such as Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid etc. Later in the evening, if then you can enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk or can indulge in shopping. Stay Overnight.
Day 4: Delhi – Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park
After breakfast transfer to Delhi airport flight for Guwahati. On arrival, drive towards the Kaziranga National Park . On arrival, check into a resort. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds around 2-3rd population of One-horned rhinos in the world. Attend a Bihu dance performance in the evening and enjoy dinner around a bonfire. Overnight stay.
Day 5: Kaziranga National Park
Enjoy an early morning nature walk in the park to enjoy the lush surroundings. Later, enjoy wildlife viewing at the park to spot the various animal and bird species. The evening is booked to observe silk worm rearing at a nearby tribal village. Dinner and night stay at the resort.
Day 6: Kaziranga National Park
Embark on an early morning elephant safari into the park where you may spot animals and birds like Indian Muntjac, wild boar, hog deer, Swamp Francolin, Bengal Florican. In the afternoon, enjoy a walk around tea garden and visit a tea factory. Relish sumptuous dinner at a tea garden bungalow. Stay overnight.
Day 7: Kaziranga -Guwahati – Bagdogra – Kalimpong
After breakfast leave for Guwahati airport to board to Bagdogra. Once you reach Bagdogra, set off by road for one of the popular tourist attractions of northeast India, Kalimpong. Enjoy the pleasant weather and ethereal landscape. On arrival, check into your hotel. Enjoy dinner. Stay overnight.
Day 8: Kalimpong
After breakfast spend the morning in doing the activities of your interest. After lunch, venture out of your room to visit the popular attractions of this hill town, which may include Deolo Hill, The Roman Catholic Church, Kalimpong Cactus Nursery etc. Overnight stay.
Day 9: Kalimpong – Siliguri – Kolkata
Early morning , you are going to enjoy a thrilling rafting session in river Teesta. Afterwards, drive towards the railway station in Siliguri (New Jalpaigudi Railway Station) from where you are going to board an overnight train to Kolkata.
Day 10: Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata, receive an assisted transfer to your pre-booked hotel. After breakfast, the day is booked for sightseeing the City of Joy, which may include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Birla Planetarium etc. Night stay in the hotel
Day 11: Kolkata – Sunderbans National Park
After breakfast, leave for Basanti Port from where you are going to board a boat for Sundarbans. After you reach Sundarbans, get aboard a motorized cruise which will take you towards Sajnekhali Bird Watching. On the way, indulge in bird watching and wildlife viewing which may include Royal Bengal Tiger; Fishing Cats, Leopard Cats, Macaques, Wild Boar, Indian Grey Mongoose, Fox, Jungle Cat, spot egrets, herons and more. Overnight aboard.
Day 12: Sunderbans National Park
Cruise all along the mangrove creeks for the whole day. Treat your eyes to the surrounding greenery and wildlife. You are going to reach Sajnekhali around sunset. The Mangrove Interpretation Centre will play host to you where you will enjoy refreshments along with watching a slide show on wildlife. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight aboard the boat
Day 13: Sunderbans National Park – Kolkata
Morning booked for a cycle rickshaw ride to the Rangabelia Taagore Society for observing the rural development project. In the afternoon, back to Basanti Port. Set-off for Kolkata by road. Overnight in Kolkata
Day 14: Kolkata – Delhi – Onward Destination
After breakfasts drive to airport flight for Delhi. After arrival, the day is free. If you want then you some last minute shopping at the popular markets of Delhi. Later, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
