Sundarban Yatri Festival Packages: Winter Feast & Hilsa Festival Itinerary
Compare Sundarban Yatri festival packages by season: Winter Feast from November to March, Hilsa Festival from July to September, and Durga Puja Festival in October. Prices are lowest starting rates and may change for your selected dates.
Planning a seasonal Sundarban trip? Sundarban Yatri offers festival-focused travel options for different times of year: the Winter Festival from November to March, the Hilsa Festival from July to September, and the Durga Puja Festival in October. Each package is planned around Bengali food, island travel, boat cruising, and a forest safari itinerary subject to current permissions and operating conditions.
Festival packages at a glance
| Package | Season | Lowest starting price | Food focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Festival | November–March | From ₹3,600 per person | Grand Bengali winter feast |
| Hilsa Festival | July–September | From ₹2,900 per person | Hilsa and monsoon Bengali specialities |
| Durga Puja Festival | October | From ₹2,900 per person | Same menu as the Winter Festival |
These are starting rates only. Ask Sundarban Yatri for the exact price for your chosen dates, number of travellers, accommodation, and confirmed inclusions.
1. Winter Festival: November–March
The Winter Festival is a 3 Days / 2 Nights food-and-safari experience for the cooler travel season. Its lowest starting price is ₹3,600 per person. The final rate may change based on the travel date, availability, group size, room choice, route, and inclusions.
Winter Feast highlights
- Bengali breakfasts such as luchi or kachuri, aloo dum, cholar dal, and sweets.
- Seasonal fish preparations, prawn malai curry, rice, dal, vegetables, chutney, and papad.
- Special meals may include chicken and mutton preparations, subject to the confirmed menu.
- Request the current written menu and final quote before booking.
2. Hilsa Festival: July–September
The Hilsa Festival is the monsoon package, available from July to September. Its lowest starting price is ₹2,900 per person. Monsoon routes, boat timings, accommodation, activities, and the final price may change with weather, tides, forest rules, availability, and your selected dates.
Hilsa Festival highlights
- Seasonal hilsa dishes, including mustard hilsa and hilsa with greens, subject to availability.
- Bengali meals with rice, dal, vegetables, fish, prawns, snacks, and sweets.
- Some confirmed menus may include hilsa biryani or other seasonal specialities.
- Boat cruising, folk performances, and the safari route depend on the confirmed itinerary and current operating conditions.
3. Durga Puja Festival: October
The Durga Puja Festival is the October option, with a lowest starting price of ₹2,900 per person. The Durga Puja Festival has the same menu as the Winter Festival. Its final hotel, boat route, sightseeing, operating dates, inclusions, and price must still be confirmed for the traveller's selected dates.
Common 3 Days / 2 Nights itinerary
Day 1: Canning / Sonakhali to the islands
Travel to the confirmed meeting point, complete the required documentation, and board the arranged boat or transfer toward the accommodation area. Depending on the approved route and timing, the first day may include Gosaba, a village or heritage stop, riverside views, or a short cruise.
Day 2: Safari, watchtowers, and mangrove waterways
The main boat-based safari may include approved forest sections and watchtowers such as Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Dobanki, Pirkhali, Gazikhali, Bonbibi Bharani, Deul Bharani, or Panchamukhani. Exact routes and timings follow current permissions, tides, weather, and operating conditions.
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Day 3: Local activity and return
The final morning may include an approved village, temple, heritage, or nature activity before returning to the confirmed jetty. Keep buffer time for tides and road or boat delays before booking onward transport.
What is generally included?
- Transfers from the confirmed meeting point, as stated in the quote.
- Licensed motor boat with shade, life jackets, washroom facilities, forest permits, and forest guide as confirmed.
- Two nights of accommodation, subject to the selected property and availability.
- Festival meals according to the selected package menu.
- Sightseeing and entry fees listed in the confirmed itinerary.
What is generally not included?
Train or flight travel to Kolkata, Forest Department camera or video fees, personal expenses, tips, and anything not listed in the written inclusions are generally excluded. Confirm the exact inclusions and exclusions before payment.
How to reach the Sundarbans
Most travellers reach Canning from Kolkata by train or car. From Canning, continue by car or auto to Sonakhali Launch Ghat, where you board the boat to the Sundarbans. Share your starting point, preferred festival, dates, and group size to receive the most accurate route and quote.
What should you carry?
- Light clothing, sun protection, mosquito repellent, and valid identification.
- Binoculars if available and a light jacket during winter.
- Comfortable footwear and a rain layer for monsoon travel.
- Water-resistant protection for phones, documents, and cameras.
- Quiet, responsible travel habits: avoid litter, loud music, and disturbing wildlife.
Responsible safari expectations
Boat safaris use licensed boats and forest guides through permitted creeks and approved watchtower routes. Entry, timing, and route access follow current Forest Department rules. Tigers and other wildlife are wild animals, so sightings are never guaranteed.
Request a current quote
Sundarban Yatri Travel & Tours is organised by Joynal Abedin Gazi in Sonakhali, Sundarban, West Bengal, India. Call or WhatsApp: +91 8513819474.
When you enquire, send your preferred festival, travel dates, number of travellers, starting point, accommodation preference, and dietary requirements. Sundarban Yatri will confirm current availability, the final itinerary, the exact inclusions, and the price for your dates.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Winter Festival available?
The Winter Festival is available from November to March. Its lowest starting price is ₹3,600 per person, but the final price may change for your selected dates and requirements.
When is the Hilsa Festival available?
The Hilsa Festival is available from July to September. Its lowest starting price is ₹2,900 per person, subject to current availability, route conditions, and your selected dates.
When is the Durga Puja Festival?
The Durga Puja Festival is available in October. Its lowest starting price is ₹2,900 per person and it has the same menu as the Winter Festival, subject to final confirmation.
Are the prices fixed?
No. The listed amounts are the lowest starting prices, not fixed prices. The actual price may change according to travel dates, availability, group size, accommodation, route, inclusions, and festival demand. Request a current written quote before booking.
Are tiger sightings guaranteed?
No. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. The experience includes the wider mangrove ecosystem, waterways, birds, village life, and responsible observation.
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