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Tour Code SUNKAZ
Rating 5.0
10 DAYs

Sundarbans – Kaziranga

Best season Feb to April
Maximum Altitude 24.5 ft to 180 ft
Group Size 5 and 11+1
Language English,Hindi
Transportation Domestic Flights, All Surface Transfers
Meals All Inclusive Meals (B, L & D)
Fitness level Easy to Moderate

Overview

An exciting tour that takes you to the two of the most distinct wildlife destinations in India: Sunderbans and Kaziranga. The unique geography of Sunderbans is what appeals to the tourists the most. Home to the largest Mangrove forests, Sunderbans National Park is situated near the Bay of Bengal Delta in West Bengal. Incredible diversity of flora and fauna is found in its saline waters, wetlands and trees giving you a chance to photograph the exciting wildlife.

Kaziranga National Park, situated in the north-eastern state of Assam, is famous for its one horned Rhinoceros. The park also shelters huge populations of elephants, swamp deer and wild water buffalo. It is also for a prominent birdlife as you can witness varied species of birds here.

You can be close to nature and immerse yourself in the extraordinary wildlife viewing and photography opportunity during this tour

Highlights

  • Spot Royal Bengal Tigers, various species of mammals and endemic bird species
  • Enjoy the beautiful view of the setting sun and boat rides
  • Exceptional photo opportunities of tigers and other species at Sundebans and Kaziranga National Parks
  • Exciting stay in wildlife resort
  • Meals and Stay will be taken care of throughout the trip
  • Photography assistance and interactive sessions on and off field
  • An entertaining and extremely engaging trip

  • Arrive at Kolkata International Airport – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Meet our representative on arrival and transfer to the Luxury hotel.
  • Check-in the hotel, freshen-up followed by the meal

  • After an early wake up call, proceed for breakfast.
  • Check out and transfer to Godkhali (3.5 hours’ drive).
  • Get on to our private boat for Sunderbans Trip. Check-in at Eco-Village.
  • Freshen up and have lunch.
  • Meet with our naturalist for an introductory session. Proceed for a Country Boat Ride and Birding.
  • Enjoy music, campfire and dinner in the evening.
  • Overnight stay at eco-village.

  • Wake up at 05.00 am. Freshen up and get ready by 6.00 am to proceed for a full day Boat Safari and enjoy the Wilderness of the Mangroves.
  • Spot various species of mammals and endemic bird species such as Brown Winged Kingfisher, Albino Kingfisher, Buffy Fish Owl etc. Spot the river Dolphin, Salt-water Crocodile and Royal Bengal Tiger.
  • Have breakfast and lunch on boat and interact with the group regarding various photography opportunities.
  • In the evening, back for dinner and overnight stay in Eco-Village.

  • Wake up at 05.00 am. Freshen up and get ready by 6.00 am to proceed for a full day Boat Safari Tour.
  • Today we will visit various watch towers and extensively search for the Royal Bengal Tiger.
  • We will also spot other wild animals and enjoy photography.
  • Have breakfast and lunch on boat.
  • In the evening, back for dinner and overnight stay in Eco-Village.

  • Pack your bags and Check-out and go on a half day boat safari.
  • After lunch, we will reach Godkhali and proceed to Kolkata.
  • On arrival, check-in at the hotel, you will be assigned your rooms.
  • Freshen up and meet up to discuss upcoming Safaris, share experiences and talk about photography opportunities and techniques.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Kolkata.

  • Wake up early in the morning and have breakfast.
  • Transfer to Kolkata airport for your flight to Guwahati.
  • Reach Guwahati and transfer to Kaziranga National Park via Car (5 hrs drive). Innova OR any other vehicle for a comfortable drive.
  • Snacks and Meals will be served while we are traveling.
  • Check-in at Resort Borgos. Rooms will be allotted upon arrival.
  • Freshen up and gather for a session on Techniques of Wildlife Photography and upcoming Safari.
  • Dinner and lights out as we gear for an early morning safari and games drive.

  • For the next two days, we will follow the same schedule in the pursuit of photography of wetland migratory birds, wild water buffalos, swamp deer, one horned rhinos, elephants, Bird Species, mammals and other photography opportunity in the eastern zone of kaziranga.
  • Wakeup call at 4:45 am. Meet in the reception at 5:30 am for a short session about the details of safari, photography details and group interaction.
  • Early morning games drive opens the day. We begin by reaching the park gate as early as possible to be the first one to enter when the gates open.
  • Back at Resort, have breakfast and relax.
  • We meet at 12 pm in conference room and discuss and review different wildlife photography methods and upcoming photography chances.
  • After lunch we meet at reception 1:15 pm we go for an afternoon games drive at Western range of Kaziranga at 2:00 pm, here we will try to spot the Royal Bengal tiger and many other species of wild animals.
  • Post our Safari, we will return to the resort, relax and have tea/coffee and snacks.
  • We meet at 07.00 pm to share experiences, review your photographs and discuss various tips and tricks for wildlife photography.
  • Dinner and lights off.

  • Wakeup call at 4:45 am. Meet in the reception at 5:30 am for a short session about the details of safari, photography and group interaction.
  • Kaziranga to Guwahati airport via car innova or comfortable car to Guwahati airport ( 5 hrs Drive) . snackas or meals provided during travel.
  • Fly to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.

  • Wake up Early, do the final packing and check-out after breakfast.
  • Transfer to Airport for journey back to home.
  • Tour ends with happy memories.
  • Please note departure to be advised as per your international flights and accommodation will be organised for your departure.
  • Any other expenses apart from the above will have to be borne by the participants
  • For Booking Safaris we require ID (Foreign nationals are required to provide a valid passport with at least six months’ validity. Indian nationals must provide a copy of their Aadhaar Card, Driver’s Licence, or PAN Card as identification)
  • Please note that the day-wise itinerary may change depending upon the season/weather conditions/activities of birds in and around the surrounding areas, the decision of the local guide will be final in such cases.
  • As all the Safaris in the Indian National Park are booked 120 Days in advance before your departure,
    kindly pay in advance to secure your safari.
  • If a solo guest wishes to share a room, we will do our best to match them with another guest of the same gender. If we cannot match a solo guest with another guest of the same gender, then the single supplement will be charged.

** We can make CUSTOMIZE ITERNERIES tailor-made for wildlife destinations, based on your inputs

Stay

  • 4 Star Hotels/Resort – Luxury
  • 5 Star Hotels/Resort – Super Deluxe

as per availability

Cost

Package Inclusion:

  • 9N/10D Stay (twin sharing)
  • All Meals (B, L, D )
  • Morning and Evening – Tea/Coffee/Snacks
  • Internal flights
  • All transfers by AC Vehicle
  • 5 Gypsy Safaris, 3 Boat Safaris
  • Forest Permits/Guide Fees/Driver Charge/Camera Fees/Taxes
  • Tips/Gratitude
  • A portion of package cost goes to TOFT (Travel Operators for Tigers) Campaign supporting Tiger Habitats.

Package Exclusion:

  • International flights
  • Internal flights in India have 15 kg baggage allowance, you will have to purchase extra baggage allowance.
  • Visa for travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal purchases (including shopping, spirits, laundry, internet fees, phone calls etc.)
  • Gratuities for our main professional experienced Indian Guide
  • Accommodations and transport before or after the arrival and departure dates listed in the itinerary.
  • Any expenses caused by factors beyond our control like flight cancellation, road blocks, vehicle malfunction etc.

– We highly recommend travel insurance, which will cover these type unforeseen expenses.

Please Note : Single occupancy is available on request with an additional cost
Number of people : 11
Minimum requirement : 5

Please contact us for personalized tour quotes.

Terms

Terms and Cancellation Policy:

  • 25% of the Package Cost is required to be paid at the time of Booking (non-refundable).
  • 75% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 90 days prior to Safari Date.
  • 50% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 60 days prior to Safari Date.
  • 25% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 45 days prior to Safari Date.
  • No Refund on cancellation within 45 days prior to Safari Date.

Payment Terms:
Full amount to be paid 120 days prior to the workshop/safari starting date.

Please note: The date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel is the date considered for calculation of the cancellation fees.

Package details

Best season Feb to April
Maximum Altitude 24.5 ft to 180 ft
Group Size 5 and 11+1
Language English,Hindi
Transportation Domestic Flights, All Surface Transfers
Meals All Inclusive Meals (B, L & D)
Fitness level Easy to Moderate