A private evening on a quiet river near the Sundarbans — a short boat, sunset, dinner and unhurried time together after the boat anchors away from the busy tourist routes.
5 Hours • 1 Evening Starts: Sonakhali Jetty Best for Couples • Anniversaries • Birthdays • Friends • Small families • Quiet escapes
Overview
River Alone is a private evening experience created for people who want to slow down rather than follow another busy sightseeing itinerary.
The experience begins with a short boat through a quieter river area near the Sonakhali. We then anchor at a suitable and permitted location, where the boat becomes your private space for the evening.
Enjoy tea, snacks, sunset, a beautifully presented Bengali dinner and time to simply sit, talk, photograph and enjoy the river after dark.
There is no sightseeing checklist and no rush. Just your people, the river and a few peaceful hours together.
Highlights
Private boat for your group
Quiet river away from busy tourist routes
Short scenic evening cruise
Sunset from the boat
Beautifully arranged dinner table
Bengali dinner with tea and snacks
Warm lantern-style evening lighting
Time to relax without a fixed sightseeing schedule
River views after dark
Ideal for couples and small groups
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
River Alone
Arrive at the boarding point and board your private boat. Enjoy a short scenic cruise into a quieter river area, then anchor at a suitable permitted location. Relax with tea and snacks while the sun sets, followed by a Bengali dinner and peaceful time on the river after dark. Return to the boarding point after the evening experience.
What's included
Private boat for the booked group
Short scenic river cruise
Anchored river experience
Tea or coffee
Evening snacks
Bengali dinner
Dessert
Drinking water
Dinner table setup
Warm evening lighting
Boat crew
Basic safety equipment
What's not included
Kolkata to boarding-point transportation
Personal expenses
Professional photography
Alcoholic beverages
Overnight stay
Forest entry or safari permits unless specifically included
Any service not mentioned under inclusions
Meeting point
Sonakhali Jetty, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Transport
Guests arrange their own transportation to the boarding point. Private Kolkata pickup and drop can be arranged separately on request.
Stay
No overnight stay is included. This is an evening river experience.
Common questions
Most travellers reach Canning from Kolkata by train or car. From Canning, take a car or auto to Sonakhali Launch Ghat, where you'll board a boat to the Sundarbans. Share your starting point so the team can help plan the easiest route.