SUNDARBANS

Sundarban Tour is the most popular weekend activity of Bengal… The inaccessibility of Sundarbans (declared Tiger Reserve on 1973) is its biggest attraction …… overlooking an untamed forest scape & enjoy sights & sounds of nature resplendent in her pristine virginal beauty……


Canopied with bondless azure sky with babbling streams & rivulets flowing across the endless stretch of greenery – the Sundari, Garan, Keora, Hental, Dhundul, Golpata, Passur, Garjan, Kakra & many other variety of trees – World’s best mangrove forest, the largest delta of the world, with all her exotic beauty & silent mystery – The Sundarbans is waiting to welcome you.

Be with Khorlo Tours & Travels on our own luxurious pleasure launch – destined to take you through the meandering canal of Durga Duani to the area of Tiger Project. While moving through the rippling water of Matla you will come across rivers of different sizes & shapes named as Bidya, Hogol, Gosaba, Gona, Kartal, Netai, Raimangal, Kalindi, Haribhanga, Bidyadhari & Sundarban will unfold her myriad beauties before you one after other.

The deep dense forest, the murmur of the sparking rivulets, various species of local & other migratory birds as Tern, Kingfisher, Heron, Cormorant, Egret, Seagull, White Bellied Sea Eagle, Whimprel, Black Tailed Godwit, Little Stint, Sandpiper, Golden Plover, Pintail, White-eyed Pochard, Dalmatian Pelican, Osprey, Shaheen Falcon, Lesser Adjutant Stork & Estuarine Crocodiles basking in the wintry sunshine, Chinese Pangolin, Spotted & Axis Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Leopard Cat, Indian Fishing Cat, Common Yellow Water Monitor, Marine Indian Soft/ Flap shelled Olive Ridley Turtles, Gigantic Dolphin, Hard shelled Batagur, Terrapin, Pythons, King Kobra, various type of lizards & the feeling of emancipation in the lap of nature will certainly touch your mind.

The inaccessibility of Sundarbans (declared as a Tiger Reserve on 1973) is its biggest attraction & in the mystery-shrouded Pirkhali, Gazikhali, Chora Ganjikhali, DeolBharani, Bhagaban Bharani, Panchamukhani & Sunarkhari you may have a glimpse of that awful beauty – The Royal Bengal Tiger. You may ascend the watch tower of Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Do Baanki, Marichjhapi, Burir Dabri & Netidhopani overlooking an untamed forestscape & enjoy sights & sounds of nature resplendent in her pristine virginal beauty.

At dusk as the birds retire to their nests & the sky tinged with rays of the setting sun, the entire forest undergoes a subtle transformation when the shapes & forms, silhouetted against the evening sky, acquire a surrealistic character. The night stay in launch with eternal silvery moonlight, the star-studded blue sky & the constant murmur of the river is a different experience altogether. The variegated moods & colours of the forest form a Kaleidoscope, which is sure to fascinate you. The sounds of nocturnal birds at a distance will take your mind far far away from this madding world.

The most interesting wilderness of the world, Sundarbans is a paradise for wild life enthusiasts, bird & butterfly watchers. Honey collectors, fishermen with their typical fishing boats will be an added attraction.

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The Zoological Aspects Of Sundarbans

Major Birds Found at Sundarbans

Tern, Kingfisher, Heron, Cormorant, Egret, Seagull, White Bellied Sea Eagle, Whimprel, Black Tailed Godwit, Little Stint, Sandpiper, Golden Plover, Pintail, White-eyed Pochard, Dalmatian Pelican, Osprey, Shaheen Falcon, Lesser Adjutant Stork & others.

Major Animals Found at Sundarbans

Estuarine Crocodile, Chinese Pangolin, Spotted & Axis Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Leopard Cat, Indian Fishing Cat, Common Yellow Water Monitor, Marine Indian Soft/ Flap shelled Olive Ridley Turtles, Gigantic Dolphin, Hard shelled Batagur, Terrapin, Pythons, King Kobra, various type of lizards etc.

The Botanical Aspects Of Sundarbans

Major Flora Found at Sundarbans

Sundari, Garan, Keora, Hental, Dhundul, Golpata, Passur, Garjan, Kakra

Probable Itinerary for a 2 Night 3 Days Tour over at Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

Day 01: Pick up from Kolkata & transfer to Godhkhali (Dist: 24 PGS South) by road via Bantala, Ghatakpukur, Malancha, Kultoli & Sonakhali. Arrival at Godhkhali. Board Mechanised Boat M.V.Sonar Toree & start for Sajnekhali via Pathankhali, Goshaba villages through Hogol, Kartal, Bidya, Durgadoani rivers. Hotel Check In. Visit Sajnekhali Tiger Project (Watch Tower) & Nature Interpretation Centre. Have lunch on board & proceed to  Sudhanyakhali Tiger Project (Watch Tower) through Sudhanyakhali Khal. Night halt at Hotel.

Day 02: After breakfast transfer to Dobanki via short creeks of Bhagaban Bharani, Deul Bharani, Ganjikhali, Pirkhali, Choraganjikhali, Panchamukhani (a junction of five rivers). Enjoy ½ Km. Canopy walk over at Do Banki (Watch Tower). Visit Netidhopani Watch Tower & back to Sajnekhali. Night halt at Hotel.

Day 03: After breakfast visit short creeks of Sarakkhali & after lunch back to Godhkhali. Transfer to Kolkata.

Things to Carry:      

Sunglass, Camera, Bynocular, Torch, Light Woolens (in winter)

Things to Follow:

  • Sundarban is plastic free zone.
  • Don’t throw non biodegradable items to water. Use bin.
  • Do not disturb the wildlife & the environment.
  • Angling is strictly prohibited.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

We are officially approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. We are Registered with Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal. Also we are a Authorised Marketing Agent (AMA) of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation – WBTDC, &  Benfish-in-Tourism Lodges)

Regarding Bank deposit please follow instructions as mentioned below:-

  • ICICI Bank Ltd, Middleton Street Branch, Kolkata 700071, West Bengal
  • Account Name: KHORLO TOURS & TRAVELS PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Account Number: 355005000049
  • RTGS / NEFT / IFSC /Code: ICIC0003550

Please check the rules of reservation & cancellation policy before booking. It is mandatory to carry any of the Identity cards (Voter Identity Card / Passport / PAN Card / Driving License / Photo ID card issued by Central / State Govt / Adhar Card). Both these will be examined at the time of check-in.

Regarding Bank deposit please follow instructions as mentioned below:-

  • ICICI Bank Ltd, Middleton Street Branch, Kolkata 700071, West Bengal
  • Account Name: KHORLO TOURS & TRAVELS PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Account Number: 355005000049
  • RTGS / NEFT / IFSC /Code: ICIC0003550

Please check the rules of reservation & cancellation policy before booking. It is mandatory to carry any of the Identity cards (Voter Identity Card / Passport / PAN Card / Driving License / Photo ID card issued by Central / State Govt / Adhar Card). Both these will be examined at the time of check-in.

W.B.T.D.C. Lodges (Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal)

Now you can check availability of tourist lodges and packages. Just choose your destination, tell us your date of journey, no. of rooms required. We will reserve the room for you. Lodges situated at Baharampore, Bakkhali, Barrackpore, Batabari, Bishnupur, Darjeeling, Diamond Harbour, Digha, Durgapur, Gadiara, Gajoldoba, Jaldapara, Jalpaiguri, Jayanti, Jhargram, Kalimpong, Kolkata, Kurseong, Maithon, Malbazar, Malda, Medinipur, Murti, Raigunj, Santiniketan, Siliguri, Sundarban, Tarakeshwar, Tilabari and many more places


Do you want to reserve a Govt. tourist lodge in West Bengal ?? We recommend you to use WBTDC properties. WBTDC Lodges have the courage to be different and offer customised facilities & prompt services for their guest who have the right expectations and willing to pay the right prices. Now you can check availability of tourist lodges and packages. Just choose your destination, tell us your date of journey, no. of rooms required. We are committed to offer a higher level of service to our guests. We always try to add values over the purchased services. We will reserve the room for you. We are official authorised marketing agent of WBTDCL and also officially recognised by Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal.

West Bengal Tourism Operated Tourist Lodges Are Situated At:-

Baharampore, Bakkhali, Barrackpore, Batabari, Bishnupur, Darjeeling, Diamond Harbour, Digha, Durgapur, Gadiara, Gajoldoba, Jaldapara, Jalpaiguri, Jayanti, Jhargram, Kalimpong, Kolkata, Kurseong, Maithon, Malbazar, Malda, Medinipur, Murti, Raigunj, Santiniketan, Siliguri, Sundarban, Tarakeshwar, Tilabari etc etc https://bengaltourism.blog/bengal-lodges/wbtdc-lodges/

District wise West Bengal Tourism Hotels

  • Baharampur (Murshidabad District)
  • Bakkhali (24 Pargana South District)
  • Barrackpore (24 Pargana North District)
  • Batabari (Jalpaiguri District)
  • Bishnupur (Bankura District)
  • Darjeeling (Darjeeling District)
  • Diamond Harbour (24 Pargana South District)
  • Digha (Midnapore East District)
  • Durgapur (Bankura District)
  • Gadiara (Howrah District)
  • Gajoldoba (Jalpaiguri District)
  • Jaldapara (Alipur Duar District)
  • Jalpaiguri (Jalpaiguri District)
  • Jayanti (Alipur Duar District)
  • Jhargram (Jhargram District)
  • Kalimpong (Kalimpong District)
  • Kolkata (Kolkata District)
  • Kurseong (Kurseong District)
  • Maithon (Burdwan West District)
  • Malbazar (Jalpaiguri District)
  • Malda (Malda District)
  • Medinipur (Midnapore West District)
  • Murti (Jalpaiguri District)
  • Raigunj (Dinajpur North District)
  • Santiniketan (Birbhum District)
  • Siliguri (Darjeeling District)
  • Sundarban (24 Pargana South District)
  • Tarakeshwar (Hooghly District)
  • Tilabari (Jalpaiguri District)

 

For latest tariff & reservation please click on the link below

https://bengaltourism.blog/bengal-lodges/wbtdc-lodges/

 

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

We are officially approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. We are Registered with Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal. Also we are a Authorised Marketing Agent (AMA) of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation – WBTDC, &  Benfish-in-Tourism Lodges)

Regarding Bank deposit please follow instructions as mentioned below:-

  • ICICI Bank Ltd, Middleton Street Branch, Kolkata 700071, West Bengal
  • Account Name: KHORLO TOURS & TRAVELS PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Account Number: 355005000049
  • RTGS / NEFT / IFSC /Code: ICIC0003550

Please check the rules of reservation & cancellation policy before booking. It is mandatory to carry any of the Identity cards (Voter Identity Card / Passport / PAN Card / Driving License / Photo ID card issued by Central / State Govt / Adhar Card). Both these will be examined at the time of check-in.

Terms & Conditions for WBTDCL Tourism Properties

A. Reservation Rules

Please Follow The Restriction Imposed and Guidelines as Being Issued Time to Time By the Government and Local Authorities of the District Before Booking.

During check-in time all guest will have to produce an identity card (Voter Identity card / Passport / Pan Card/ Driving License/Photo ID card issued by Central / State Govt. for their employees etc.) in original as mentioned in reservation slip. The guest will also record relationship with accompanying members during check in.

The booking at the chosen Property is not transferable and is valid only if one of the ID card noted above is presented during the check in. The guest should carry with him/her a print out of the e-reservation slip.

Two children below 8-years of age may stay with parents without additional room tariff subject to size of the room booked. Extra bed is available on additional payment, subject to availability of space in room.(No extra person or Extra cot allowed in the Houseboat at Mangaldhara, Barrackpore)
WBTDC will not be liable for non-availability of amenities / services caused by irreparable technical faults or natural calamity.

Due to the ongoing renovation work at the lodges of WBTDCL, we deeply regret the inconvenience that you might face during your stay.

Please do not pay any tips to the staffs of the Lodges of WBTDCL.

Pre/Postponement of booking is allowed only once for a particular booking.
There should be clear 7 days in between the date of check-in and date of attempt for availing the facility of Pre / postponement
During pre/postpone, full amount is to be paid for the new date of booking and full amount of old booking will be auto refunded (Subject to availability and using the pre/postpone option)
No refund will be applicable for cancellation of a booking after availing the facility of pre/postpone.
Pet are not allowed in any Tourism Property

B. Tax Rules

GST-12% with Full ITC to be paid on spot during check-in (When Room rent between Re. 1/- to Rs. 7500/- per day)
GST-18% with Full ITC to be paid on spot during check-in (When Room rent between Rs. 7,501/- and above per day
As per notification 30/09/2019 with effect from 1/10/2019
Service Charge 5% (Optional) on Room Rent to be paid on spot during check-in

C. Discount Charges w.e.f 01/07/2022

Discount applicable for rooms (no two discounts will be applicable at a time in a single booking)
a) "10 % Discount (Senior Citizen, Cancer Patient, Single Occupancy) will be applicable on Weekdays (Mon-Thurs) only, Only one discount will be applicable per person per room , No discounts on Weekends (Fri-Sun) and Govt Holidays" (No discount for booking of Hollong Tourist Lodge) 
 A person who has already booked a room in his/her name will not be able to book any other room in
his/her name.
 A person can book only 1(one) room at a time in his/her name.
 A person is not entitled to indulge in multiple bookings of rooms in the same name.
 In case of a person who is a senior citizen/cancer patient, he/she can avail the senior citizen/cancer
patient discount pertaining to that room only, where he/she is staying.
Any type of Discount applicable is to be selected during the time of booking; no further claims regarding the same will be accepted afterwards.
Proper id/medical proofs to be submitted during check-in at Lodge for the discounts claimed during booking.
No discounts applicable for Hollong Tourist Lodge

D. Extra Charges

Extra Person Charges 20 % of the room rent payable on spot .
Extra Cot Charges 30 % of the room rent payable on spot.
Tariff for extra person in double / triple bedrooms:
30% of tariff for extra bed/Mattress (subject to availability)
20% of tariff for extra person without extra bed.
10 % Room service charge is to be paid on total food bill that will be consumed in the room of the Tourism Property

E. Special Cases

All the Tourism Properties except Kalighat, Hollong and Jayatu Tourism Property have complementary breakfast. No complimentary breakfast for Dormitory Accommodation, Single Complimentary Breakfast for Single Occupancy Room.
Complimentary Breakfast timing:  The breakfast schedule time is fixed from 08.00 AM to 10.00 AM at the restaurant /Dining hall at all Tourism properties of WBTDCL. (Except at Jhargram Rajbari TP where the breakfast timing will be from 07.30 am to 09.30 am)
For the tourist having booking at Matla Tourism property Sajnekhali -(Boat timings) pickup time from Gadkhali is 10.30 am -11.00 am and drop from Matla Tourism property Sajnekhali to Gadkhali is 8.30 am - 9.00 am
For the tourists having bookings at Sabujdweep Tourism property -(Boat timings) complimentary pickup time from Ashram Ghat, Balagarh is 11.15 am -11.45 AM and drop from Sabujdweep Tourism property Ghat to Ashram Ghat is 11.00 am – 11.30 AM. It may also be kindly noted that other than the above timings NO COMPLIMENTAY Pick-up/drop would be provided and the tourists would need to arrange on his own the to and fro boat service from Sabujdweep Tourism Property.

F. Cancellation Policy

Reservation may be cancelled by the guest through this portal (only for online payments made by an Indian citizen). The amount of refund will be reversed to the debit/credit card/bank account after deducting the cancellation charges as per policy.
Reservation may be cancelled in case of acute administrative requirement. No cancellation charge will be deducted under such scenario.
For part cancellation, normal refund rules will apply.
Refund admissible only upon production of the original reservation slip.
*** All the calculation of cancellation will be based from Check-in date & time.

G. Hollong Tourist Lodge : 

Extra-person charges at Hollong Tourist Lodge is Rs. 1500 plus GST per person. Only one extra person allowed per room
Only one extra person is allowed per room.
Hollong Tourist Lodge does not have a Complimentary Breakfast.
The tariff per NAC room is Rs. 4000 (GST extra to be paid on spot) includes Room Charges only, all other charges including safaris, meals, etc are to be paid on the spot
Room numbers will be allotted on spot on a first come first serve basis at the Tourist Lodge. No allotment of room number during booking or prior to check-in.
No Discount applicable for booking of Hollong Tourist Lodge.

Cancellation Rules (will be calculated from the date and time of check-in)
Cancellation Rules of Tourism Properties of WBTDCL:(Except Hollong TL)
Cancellation charge within 48 hours 100%
Cancellation charge 49 - 144 Hrs. (3-6 days) 50%
Cancellation charge 145 - 360 Hrs (7-15 days) 30%
Cancellation charge 361-720Hrs (16-30 days) 20%
Cancellation charge beyond 721 hrs (30 days) 10%
Cancellation Rules of Hollong Tourist Lodge
NAC Std Double Bedded Room
Cancellation charge within 336 hours (0-14 days) 100%
Cancellation charge 337 - 720 Hrs. (15-30 days) 50%

Benfish – in – tourism Lodges (Dept. of Fisheries, Govt. of West Bengal)

Now you can check availability of tourist lodges and packages. Just choose your destination, tell us your date of journey, no. of rooms required. We will reserve the room for you. Lodges situated at Sirajbag (Baharampur), Maharaja (Coochbihar), Himalayan (Darjeeling), Ganga (Diamond Harbour), Minakshi (Digha), Taranga (Digha), Sagari (Frasergunj), Sagarkanya (Frasergunj), Janhabi (Kakdwip), Orchid (Kalimpong), Aranyak (Malbazar), Dheu (Puri), Kinara (Shankarpur), Tatini Tourist Lodge (Shankarpur), Raktajaba Tourist Lodge (Tarapith), Mohana Nayachar (Haldia)


Do you want to reserve a Govt. tourist lodge in West Bengal ?? We recommend you to use BENFISH LODGES. Dept. of Fisheries, Govt. of West Bengal have the courage to be different and offer customised facilities & prompt services for their guest who have the right expectations and willing to pay the right prices. Now you can check availability of tourist lodges and packages. Just choose your destination, tell us your date of journey, no. of rooms required. We are committed to offer a higher level of service to our guests. We always try to add values over the purchased services. We will reserve the room for you. We are official authorised marketing agent of BENFISH LODGES (Dept. of Fisheries, Govt. of West Bengal) and also officially recognised by Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal.

Sirajbag (Baharampur), Maharaja (Coochbihar), Himalayan (Darjeeling), Ganga (Diamond Harbour), Minakshi (Digha), Taranga (Digha), Sagari (Frasergunj), Sagarkanya (Frasergunj), Janhabi (Kakdwip), Orchid (Kalimpong), Aranyak (Malbazar), Dheu (Puri), Kinara (Shankarpur), Tatini Tourist Lodge (Shankarpur), Raktajaba Tourist Lodge (Tarapith), Mohana Nayachar (Haldia)

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

We are officially approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. We are Registered with Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal. Also we are a Authorised Marketing Agent (AMA) of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation – WBTDC, &  Benfish-in-Tourism Lodges)

Regarding Bank deposit please follow instructions as mentioned below:-

  • ICICI Bank Ltd, Middleton Street Branch, Kolkata 700071, West Bengal
  • Account Name: KHORLO TOURS & TRAVELS PRIVATE LIMITED
  • Account Number: 355005000049
  • RTGS / NEFT / IFSC /Code: ICIC0003550

Please check the rules of reservation & cancellation policy before booking. It is mandatory to carry any of the Identity cards (Voter Identity Card / Passport / PAN Card / Driving License / Photo ID card issued by Central / State Govt / Adhar Card). Both these will be examined at the time of check-in.

Terms & Conditions



1. Booking will be open clear 90 days in advance.
2. Full payment to be made at the time of booking.
3. Limited spot booking available.
4. Any reservation may be cancelled by the authority under unavoidable circumstances.
5. Enhanced tarrif if any shall be payable by the party even if the original booking is done on the previous tarrif.
6. 10% service charge will be payable at tourist lodge (Except Dormitory).
7. Room Tarrif is dynamic in nature.
8. Lunch/Dinner and breakfast are mandatory at tourist lodge for all occupants.
9. Luxury tax will be applicable if A.C. room tarrif is above Rs. 1000/- (Except Puri), will be payable at tourist lodge.
10. Service tax as applicable, will be payable at tourist lodge.
11. Booking is not transferable.
12. Payment gateway charges is non refundable in any case.

Cancellation Policy
1. In case, request for cancellation of reservation is received :-
a) Clear 15 days or more days before - 20% will be deducted.
b) Between clear 7 days to 14 days before - 50% will be deducted.
c) Between clear 3 days to 6 days before - 75% will be deducted.
d) Less than 3 days - no refund. 2. Date of occupation not to be counted.
3. The calculation for refund will be calculated on the basis of check in date.
3. 'Partial cancellation' is not allowed.
4. Refund will be processed online within 7 working days.
5. No cancellation refund will be allowed for no show, early checkout for any reason whatsoever.
6. Due to any circumstances, if room is not availed by the customer on arrival, in such cases, any refund is the discretion of the authority and limited to max tarrif of that room.

Special Note
A copy of valid photo identity card submitted at the time of check-in. Alteration of dates is not allowed.
All benfish tourist lodges have attached restaurants.
Generator will be in operation in case of load-shedding in evening between 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
Geyser/AC will not be operational during load-shedding.

Please check the latest terms & conditions from Benfish Website.
T & C updated on 1st July 2020