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Sundarbans Tour By Rocket Steamer
5 days
Age 3+
All Months
Availability 50
Sundarbans is the UNESCO status natural heritage sites due to the Ganges river system and their distributaries intricately network with Himalayas sediments formed brackish water swamps adapted to rises the largest Mangrove Ecosystem provides the natural habitats for the varieties of Biodiversity both terrestrial and aquatic species including some detective species, World extinct predators and the royal Bengal Tigers represents the identity of power and infinite value of the Sundarbans Bangladesh.
These trip cover the UNESCO status cultural built rich Islamic Heritage sites of Bagerhat and The Sundarbans natural heritage sites where Wildlife diversity helps in conserving the eco-logical balance of nature and safeguarding the low lying delta lands of the great Himalayas. Visitors can memorable experiences on a single escape because of more touristic value due to water communication from Dhaka more preferable by the British built heritage on a paddle wheel steamer cruise on every Wednesday.
Tour Itinerary
Day-01: Dhaka City Tour and Rocket Steamer Journey to Bagerhat.
Start from your hotel early in the morning by A/C car. The day is involved in the overloaded city is being chaos by the mixed people, key attractions, and historical places from Mughal-British period like Sadarghat (riverfront), Nawab’s (King’s) Palace which is also known as Ahsan Manzil or ‘Pink Palace’, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Dhakeswari Temple, National Parliament Building. In the evening board into the British built rocket steamer/ship first-class cabin to enjoy the rivers of life while our guide will story a tale of the peoples and culture of the river.
Day-02: World Heritage Site – The City of Mosque Bagerhat.
You will find the sun rising over the river at Barisal while many passengers are leaving and coming in the steamer. it is fantastic on the way to cruise to Hularhat around the rare scenic beauty. Around 10:00 AM disembark the steamer for Bagerhat once Khalitabad city of Khan Jahan Ali who was the saint and independent ruler of southwest Bangladesh during the Medieval sultanate rule in the 15th Century when he built many mosques and water reservoir including the Sixty Dome Mosque over the spiritual nature saved by Khan Jahan Ali. Visit Sixty Dome Mosque and shrine of Khan Jahan Ali before heading Mongla from Hularhat. Spend your evening at the nearest river ports-bazaars or have rest for the day. Night stay at the hotel or Sundarbans boat.
Day-03: Sundarbans: Herbaria & Kochikhali Wildlife Sanctuary.
Early in the morning, the boat starts its cruise to Chandpai where you can watch dolphin meantime our forest guard joining into the boat in the way of the Sundarban forest cruise, the boat or ship cross much fascinating scenery while you may imagine sighting a crocodile basking in the sun, a herd of deer may be amazed by seeing under the trees or birds of prey make your journey memorable. Visit Harbaria Eco-Center and start the journey again. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Kochikhali Forest area and make a canal cruise that will be arranged for watching wildlife. Night stay at the boat in Kochikhali.
Day-04: Sundarbans: Kachikhali and Katka Wildlife Sanctuary.
Start your day with a small boat cruise through the creeks and experience the sound of birds and watch wildlife in front of your eyes. After breakfast, a journey from Kochikhali to Katka would be a wonderful experience of watching wildlife. Walk inside the deep forest, climb to the watchtower and go for Jamtola Sea Beach before lunch. In the afternoon on arrival Katka Forest area, to explore Tiger & Deer points where many deer and monkey are common habitats to survive under the Keora trees. Enjoy sunset at the Bay of Bengal and B-B-Q dinner on the boat. Night stay on the boat.
Day-05: Sundarbans & Dhaka: Dolphin Watch, Crocodile Breeding Center.
On the last day of the adventure, make a canal cruise in the morning, visit a fishing village and experience their lifestyle. Watch Dolphins at Daingmari range and cruise toward Karamjal Crocodile breeding center (Zoo). After having lunch, depart from the boat and drive toward Jessore Airport. Fly Dhaka with the experience of a wonderful expedition.
Notes:
- Rocket Steamer is available on Wednesday only.
- Timing and assembling could change because of traffic.
- Bengali local food is spicy. Plain rice, vegetables, fish & meat are available in restaurants. (Non-spicy food is possible to order at most of the restaurant.)
- It requires modest clothes to visit any mosque.
- The dress of shorts is not a problem in the Sundarbans area.
- Ahsan Manzil is closed on Thursday and opens Fridays after 3:00 pm. Lalbagh Fort is closed on Sundays and open on Mondays after 2:00 pm. Ahsan Manzil and Lalbagh Fort are also closed on government holidays.
- The small boats are best for the Sundarbans. The room size is quite smaller, no running hot water, electricity is supplied by the battery, and the small generator to charge up the electrical devices. But it’s comfortable to spend days with the facilities. You must carry mosquito repellent for the trip. No phone signal works inside the deeper forest, but at some point, you will get a phone signal to call an emergency. The chance of seeing tigers is very rare in the Sundarbans.
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DepartureDhaka
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Departure Time7:00 am
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Return Time8:00 pm
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IncludedAccommodations on twin sharing basidAll meals during the trip.All Transportation like A/C Car, TukTuk, Small BoatsJessore to Dhaka Air TicketsPermissions & Forest GuardExperienced English speaking guide
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Not IncludedPersonal expenses & Tips
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