Two nights on the water in the largest mangrove delta on earth. This guide sets out what Sundarban actually offers, what a trip
there costs, when to go, and how we run it — written from the routes we operate
ourselves rather than from a brochure.
Why Sundarban is worth your leave
For a Bengali household, hilsa in the monsoon is not a meal but an occasion. Our Sundarban departure puts that occasion on a launch, with the river on every side, the watchtowers at Sajnekhali and Dobanki, and a full hilsa menu running in the kitchen.
What a trip costs
We run 1 itinerary here.
The lowest published rate is ₹ 3,300 per head. Every figure below is
per person and includes accommodation, the stated meal plan, private transport,
all sightseeing in the itinerary, and toll tax, parking and driver allowance.
| Package | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|
| Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026 | 2N / 3D | ₹ 3,300 |
A sample of the route
Taking Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2026 as an example —
Sonakhali → Sundarban → Sonakhali, picking up at Sonakhali and dropping at Sonakhali:
- Day 1, Sonakhali to the heart of the delta — Board the launch at Canning or Sonakhali and begin the journey into the Sundarbans. En route, visit Gosaba, the historic Beacon Bungalow associated with Rabindranath Tagore, and the Hamilton Bungalow. Overnight at a comfortable resort or hotel at Pakhiralay, Bali Island or Dayapur.
- Day 2, Deep forest, creeks and watchtowers — A full day on the water through the deep forest and river channels of the Sundarbans. Visit the Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki watchtowers, and cruise the creeks at Pirkhali, Gazikhali, Banbibi Bharani, Deul Bharani and Panchmukhani. Overnight at Pakhiralay, Bali Island or Dayapur.
- Day 3, Temples and the return to Sonakhali — Visit the Loknath Temple and the Banbibi Temple, take in a few local sights, and begin the return journey by launch to Sonakhali.
When to go
The window we recommend is Monsoon and early autumn — the hilsa season.
*Four sharing room ₹ 3,300 per person · Triple sharing ₹ 3,500 per person · Double sharing ₹ 3,800 per person.
How we run it
Private vehicle throughout, never shared. Drivers who work these roads every
season. Accommodation we have stayed in ourselves. And a helpline that answers
at whatever hour you need it, on +91 7872349359.
Ready to go?
See every Sundarban itinerary with full day-by-day details, inclusions and
current rates on our Sundarban tour packages
page, or call and WhatsApp us on 7872349359.
What every Sanjhbati Tourism departure includes
Whichever route you choose, the following are part of the published rate and
never appear as a surprise on your final invoice:
- Accommodation in the hotel or homestay category you selected
- The stated meal plan — MAP for breakfast and dinner, AP for all meals
- A private vehicle for the whole itinerary, never shared with strangers
- Every sightseeing stop written into the day-by-day plan
- Toll tax, parking charges and driver allowance
- A 24-hour helpline, plus the direct number of your local representative
Common questions before booking
What is the cheapest package you run?
Kalimpong Offbeat at ₹3,999 per head for three days and two nights, including homestay, all meals and NJP-to-NJP transport, for groups of seven adults or more.
Do you arrange airport or station pick-up?
Yes. Every package states its pick-up and drop point — NJP, New Mal Junction, Barabhum, Sonakhali, Guwahati, Srinagar, Port Blair, Bangalore and so on — and it is included.
What happens if the weather ruins a day?
Hill and island travel can be affected by landslides, snow, tides and ferry schedules. We will reorder the sightseeing or substitute an arrangement of comparable standard. Your safety decides, not the printed plan.
Planning your dates
Peak windows — the Pujas, December, and the Kashmir tulip season — fill six to
eight weeks ahead, and offbeat homestays have very few rooms between them. If your
dates are fixed, talk to us early. If they are flexible, tell us and we will
suggest the week that gives you the best weather and the best rate.
Talk to us
Sanjhbati Tourism has been arranging journeys across India since 2015, and is
MSME approved by the Government of India. Our founder and proprietor, Sajal Manna,
still takes calls himself. Whether you are travelling as a family, a couple, a
group of friends, a student batch or a corporate team, tell us what you have in
mind and we will build the route around it.
Call or WhatsApp +91 7872349359, write to
travel@sanjhbatitourism.com, or browse every live itinerary on our
tour packages page.
