SUNDARBAN TOUR PLAN

Duration: 4 Nights, 3 Days

Destination: Sundarbans Mangrove Forest

Start Point: Dhaka

Via: Khulna or Mongla

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Forest walk at Harbaria, Kotka, Kochikhali

Wildlife sightings: deer, monkeys, wild boars, dolphins, crocodiles & possibly tigers

Jamtola Beach adventure

Silent canal ride by small boat

Full board meals on launch (local & fresh)

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DAY 0: Departure from Dhaka (Night 1)

7:00 PM: Arrive at Saydabad/Gabtoli Bus Terminal or Kamalapur Railway Station

8:00 PM: Start overnight journey to Khulna

Bus: Shohagh, Desh Travels, Green Line (AC/Non-AC)

Train: Sundarban Express / Chitra Express (if preferred)

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DAY 1: Into the Wild (Night 2)

6:00 AM: Arrive at Khulna

7:00 AM: Transfer to Mongla or Khulna Launch Ghat

8:00 AM: Board tour vessel and start cruise into Sundarbans

12:00 PM: Reach Harbaria Eco Park

Forest walk, wildlife watch

1:00 PM: Lunch on board

3:30 PM: Reach Kotka

Sunset from watch tower

Optional canal ride or short jungle walk

8:00 PM: Dinner on boat

Night Stay: Onboard anchored near Kotka

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DAY 2: Deep Forest & Beach (Night 3)

5:30 AM: Early morning silent canal ride in small boat

(Best time to see deer, crocodiles, otters, kingfishers)

8:00 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Visit Kochikhali & Jamtola Sea Beach

Jungle trail to beach

Wild animal footprints, tranquil views

1:00 PM: Lunch on boat

4:00 PM: Return to Kotka or another location for sunset and photography

8:00 PM: Dinner

Night Stay: Onboard anchored near Kochikhali

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DAY 3: Return Cruise & Local Stop (Night 4)

6:30 AM: Breakfast

7:30 AM: Start cruise back toward Mongla/Khulna

11:00 AM: Stop at Karamjal Crocodile Breeding Center

Walk around the boardwalks and enclosures

1:00 PM: Lunch onboard

3:00 PM: Reach Mongla/Khulna port

4:30 PM: Departure for Dhaka (by bus/train)

Night Journey to Dhaka

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DAY 4: Arrival in Dhaka (Morning)

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Reach Dhaka

Tour Ends

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WHAT TO BRING

NID/Passport (mandatory for forest permit)

Mosquito repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses

Torch, power bank, personal medicine

Sneakers or walking shoes

Light towel, extra water bottle

Binoculars & camera (optional but recommended)

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APPROXIMATE BUDGET (Per Person)

Item Cost (BDT)

Dhaka–Khulna transport (round) 2500–3500

Launch (cabin, food, permits, guide, armed guard) 8000–10,000

Local transport/snacks/tips 500–1000

Total Estimated 11,000–14,000

Group tours cost less (6–20 people). Private boats are more expensive.

For premium service, some tour operators offer all-inclusive packages.