How you can reach Sundarban for Sundarban Package Tour from Kolkata
By Air: There is not any home base airport in Sundarban. The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata which is just 112 km or 2.30 hrs drive. After deboarding from the flight, tourists need to go to Canning / Basanti / Gosaba or any of the starting points to hire motor launches to reach the core area of Sundarban. If any guest opted for Sundarban Package Tour, the tour operator generally takes care of the whole process i.e. picking up from Airport and then transfers them to any launching ground. The pick-up and drop are done by SUVs or Tempo Traveller or Luxury Coaches, depending upon the group size.
By Rail: Sundarban National Park is well connected by Rail route also. The nearest rail station located near Sunderban is Canning. It is almost 57 km or 1.30 hrs train journey from Kolkata. Every day a bunch of trains runs from Sealdah station to Canning by almost 1-hour interval. It is all EMU coaches with 9 or 12 boogie with nominal comfort. There is no express or luxury sort of train between these two destinations. Heavy rush in this rail route is a common scenario and the journey can be hectic also. Mainly the Sundarban Tour Operators, who frequently organize Sundarban Group Departure Package Tour opt for this route and generally depart in the early morning when passenger rush is minimal.
By Road: Sundarban is mainly visited by roads. There are generally two roadways for Sundarban Tour Package. First one from Kolkata to Sonakhali by Basanti State Expressway. The journey through this road is pleasant and numerous water bodies on both sides for prawn cultivation can be seen. Another way is through Baruipur – Canning State Highway. This road is a straight drive and almost 25 km less than Kolkata – Basanti highway. Many Sundarban Package Tour Operators now a day’s prefer this route as Kolkata – Basanti highway is under major construction. But heavy traffic near Baruipur can be experienced. Both the roads meet near Sonakhali before being divided again in Mother Teresa Junction. From here one road heads towards Godkhali and the other one towards Jharkhali. In terms of safety and comfort, a road journey is best as you can opt for AC transfers and get enough options for a tea break in the middle of your journey.
WaterWay: If you want to add some extra spices to your Sundarban Tour Cuisine, the riverine cruise is the best option. To reach Sundarban, motor launches can be hired at a gentle price. These launch services are available from Namkhana, Sagar Island, Sajnekhali, Sonakhali and Raidighi. Even from Kolkata Babughat or from any river side jetty along the Hooghly River, motorboat or Motor launch can depart for Sundarban Package Tour. There is a Vivada luxury cruise service in Sundarban from Princep Ghat of Kolkata. The MV Paramhamsa, a four-decked cruise with all modern facilities & amenities will take you through the winding rivers and creeks of Sunderban, giving you the chance to explore nature amidst unlimited onboard luxuries. The world-class onboard service with experienced chefs takes care of your appetite with mouth-watering dishes including freshly caught fish, prawn, lobsters, crabs, and other special sea foods from all corners of the world.
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