In Search of Wilderness

Duration: 5 Days

Highlights of the tour :

Sights of New and Old Dhaka
Mangrove forest, Sundarbans
Forest trekking & cruising
People
Villages

What To Expect
‘Sundarbans’, the single largest mangrove forest on the planet, is located on the South Western part of Bangladesh. The area has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site; also it is the home of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger. The special forest comprises many different species of plants, birds, reptiles and mammals. You will be accompanied on a cruise through the narrow canal and creeks by a country rowing boat ; you will get to understand the nature of the forest and know more about its biodiversity by trekking in it. These days will be filled with activity. You will spend three nights on a boat (the facilities are shared). These boats were built especially for cruising in the Sundarbans and are simple but comfortable. The boat is chartered only for you. Most of the cabins contain twin shared bunk beds, and there are shared bathroom facilities at the stern. There will also be armed forest rangers to accompany you. In case of any kind of problem stay calm and directly discuss with your guide.

LOCATIONS

Dhaka, Khulna and Sundarbans.

Best time to travel

October to March

Tour Available

All year Round.

Transportation

Ac Car, Rickshaw & Boat.

WEAR

Men:	Man: Long trouser /T Shirt or shirt /Jungle wear & Camouflages recommend.Comfortable forest shoes.
Ladies:	Ladies: Long Trouser, long sleeves, Jungle wear & Camouflages recommend.Comfortable forest shoes.

INCLUDED

Accommodation in twin sharing basis	Forest Permission & Revenue
AC Bus ticket Dhaka – Khulna – Dhaka	All entrance fee
Chartered Boat for Sunderban Cruise	An English Speaking Guide
All sightseeing according to itinerary	B-B-Q Dinner inside the forest
Country Boat for canal & creeks cruising	Forest Guards in the Sundarbans
All meals while in Sundarbans on the boat

NOT INCLUDED

Any lunch & dinner Except Sundarbans cruise

Items not included in the above list

Items of personal nature

Any beverage (Hard & soft)

Itinerary

Dhaka

At Dhaka International airport meet and greet your appointed guide and drive to your hotel. After a chance to freshen up, set out for local sightseeing including Dhaka University, Dhakeshwari Temple, Lallbag Fort, Sadarghat Waterfront, Shakari Bazar and other interesting sights. Drive back to your hotel and rest overnight.

Dhaka - Khulna

After breakfast take a train to Khulna on a day long journey with the locals. This takes around eight hours, and is a journey that provides good views through the very heart of the country. Your hotel dinner will be waiting ready when you arrive.

Sundarbans

Early in the morning get aboard your boat and start on your mangrove adventure. A full day of forest activities follows, including the early morning canal cruise, jungle tracking and bird watching. It may be that you get the chance to see the Royal Bengal Tiger. Late in the afternoon return to your boat to rest overnight.

Sundarbans

An early morning Canal cruise by country boat permits you to see the forest and its wildlife from close by., After breakfast enjoy more jungle activities and the cruise through the forest delta to another location to see different parts of the Sundarbans.

Sundarbans - Dhaka

Today we cruise back to Khulna arriving in the evening. After dinner you disembark and catch the overnight bus to Dhaka/ Train /Flight to Dhaka. Upon arrival transfer to the International Airport for an onward flight.