overview
The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve is located in the Sundarbans forest area in the Indian state of West Bengal and across the border in Bangladesh. It is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger, as well as one of the most important tiger habitats in the world. The Sundarbans is a unique ecosystem consisting of mangrove forests, tidal rivers, and mudflats, forming a critical transition zone between land and sea.
The Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans have adapted to this saline environment, making them excellent swimmers and adept at hunting in the water. These tigers are known for their unique behavior of swimming through the estuaries and mangrove channels to catch prey such as deer, wild boar, and even fish.
Apart from tigers, the Sundarbans is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boars, and numerous bird species. The unique ecosystem of the Sundarbans has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting the importance of its conservation.
Visitors to the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve can embark on boat safaris to explore the mangrove forests and have a chance to spot the elusive Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect the tigers and the fragile ecosystem of the Sundarbans from various threats, including habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.
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accommodation amidst action
itinerary
22 -26 January 2025Arrival at Godkhali Jetty from Kolkata Airport/Hotel by early morning. Transfer by
boat to Waxpol Ghat to resort. A short introductory session and short briefing session from the naturalist about
the forest, the flora and fauna, and the special habitat of the swamp tigers along
with bird watching and photography on the way to resort.
After freshening and Lunch, our safari will start for the day, and we will visit
Pakhiralay for bird watching and photography.
As this is a tour designed for wildlife watching & photography only, we will stop at
the watch towers only if needed. We will search the forest for fresh pug marks,
and along the way, we will be stopping at various places to photograph the
avifauna, herpetofauna whenever we come across them. After the safari the
guests will return to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.
Sunrise to Sunset Boat Safari Early Morning Departure from Waxpol Ghat (timing
will be notified a day before by the Group Leader approx. time is 5.30 am-6.00
am).
Breakfast and Lunch will be served hot and fresh on the boat itself during the
safari (kindly let us know if any specific dietary requirement is there whilst
booking the tour.)
As the main species for this trip is the Swamp Tiger, we will search for pug marks
on mud banks and depending on our findings and information from our well
equipped tracking team; we will set the cruise route for every day. It is important
to note that this route may or may not change every day, as we will be
concentrating on recent tiger movements and possible movement paths. Apart
from tracking the big cat, we will also be on the lookout for other birds and
mammals. Throughout the day we will cruise through several creeks, rivers and
rivulets.
If required, we will visit the watch towers like
Sudhanyakhali which is good for bird watching, Red-tailed bamboo pit viper and
Leopard Cat sightings. The Tiger often visits the sweet water pond which offers an
amazing experience of watching a swamp tiger from a close distance and if luck
favors, one can observe other interesting behavioral aspects of the cat like spray
marking etc.)
Dobanki Canopy walk and Watch Tower (bird watching )
Netidhopani Watch Tower (bird watching, vipers & Tiger sightings).
Session on Tiger tracking basics in Sundarbans for around 20-30 mins in the
evening of Day 2 after safari by the mentor followed by a Q & A session
Sunrise to Afternoon Boat Safari Early Morning Departure from Waxpol Ghat after checkout. (Timing will be notified a day before by the Group Leader). Breakfast and Lunch will be served hot and fresh on the boat itself during the safari.< br> Straight from the safari go to Godkhali by late afternoon/evening, depending on the flight timings of our guests. From Godkhali the guests will get transferred to Kolkata Airport/Hotel by road. Session on Tiger tracking basics in Sundarbans for around 20-30 mins in the evening of Day 2 after safari by the mentor followed by a Q & A session.
Expedition on a map
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✓ Accommodation charges. (Air-conditioned, Double/Twin sharing basis)
at Sundarban Tiger Camp
✓ Pickup from return Kolkata to Sundarbans tiger camp
✓ All permit charges, camera charges, guide fee, all safari charges.
✓ One specially designed boat exclusively for your group.
✓ Service of a dedicated tour mentor, tiger tracker team & forest guide.
✓ Slideshow & Briefing session from the mentor.
✓ Dedicated spotters on the boat along with the mentor, forest guide &
boatman.
✓ Air fare / Train fare.
✓ Forest entry fee.
✓ Any drinks & beverages.
✓ Gratuity.
✓ Personal expenses.
✓ Any medical, travel, evacuation insurance and expenses.
✓ Anything that is not mentioned in the "service included" part.
Erwin D’rose
Expedition Leader
Born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Erwin
has been lucky to have started his
journey as a kid! Jabalpur being the
epicenter of all tiger reserves of MP,
Erwin would travel to them frequently.
He has always loved the jungles therefore
he paved his path straight to Kanha tiger
reserve. "Jungles are never scary”, says Erwin, it is but a work of your conditioning as a child. Over the years he's only grown to love the peace and tranquility for which he's grateful to his parents.
Currently working as a lodge manager and naturalist at an eco-friendly resort in Satpura, Erwins experiences are best told around a born fire. His days are packed with his work and when he's not in the jungles, he's either with his horses that he calls his kids, or he's out on a walk looking for tracks of animal near the little waterhole in his resort.
Erwin is also an expedition leader who leads trips to wildlife destination across the country, and those who travel with him swears by his company for all their travel trips.
His interpretive guiding style and his hosting skills makes him a brilliant and an award-winning naturalist.
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