Kolkata and Sundarbans Mangrove Tiger Cruise
Duration
Sedan
Stay Facility
Premium
Start-End city
Kolkata
Operator
Evynx Curated
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Kolkata and Sundarbans Mangrove Tiger Cruise
A Kolkata heritage stay bridged with a Sundarbans boat safari for swimming tigers.
About this tour
Highlights
- Victoria Memorial - a 26-hectare white marble monument, the largest ever built to a monarch
- Howrah Bridge - the world's busiest cantilever bridge, built without a single nut or bolt
- Sundarbans mangrove reserve - the world's largest mangrove forest and only swimming-tiger habitat
- Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki watchtowers - core-zone lookouts for Royal Bengal tigers and estuarine crocodiles
- Kolkata's original Rosogolla lineage - the 1868 sweet still sold where it was invented
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Itinerary at a Glance
Itinerary
Imperial Marble and Victorian Iron
Arrival in Kolkata and an afternoon through the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and the city's colonial BBD Bagh quarter.
Entering the World's Largest Mangrove Forest
The drive to Godkhali and the boat entry into the Sundarbans, with permits cleared at Sajnekhali and an evening Bon Bibi folk performance.
Tracking the Swimming Tiger
A full core-zone boat safari through the Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki watchtowers, tracking wildlife along the tidal creeks.
Return to the City
The return cruise and drive back to Kolkata, with an evening of shopping in Park Street and Gariahat.
The Sweet Trail and Departure
A morning at Kolkata's original sweet shops before departure.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Valid photo ID for Sundarbans forest permit logging and hotel check-ins
- Neutral-coloured clothing for the boat safaris - bright colours can affect wildlife sightings
- Binoculars for watchtower wildlife spotting
- Insect repellent for the Sundarbans' mangrove-edge evenings
- A light jacket for early morning boat departures, when the water is noticeably cooler
- Forest department permits require passport-style ID logged in advance at Sajnekhali
- Stepping off the safari boat onto mudflats or riverbanks is strictly prohibited
- Boat safari timing is tide-dependent - your guide sets each day's exact departure
Policies
Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 29 Aug 2026
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Key Terms
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- The time your payment is successfully completed on Evynx.
- Start Time / Departure
- The departure time/date shown on the Tour detail page and confirmation.
- Refund Method
- Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).
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- 14–21 days before departure: 75% refund
- 7–14 days before departure: 50% refund
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- You will receive a 100% refund, or
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How to Cancel
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