 TRIP TO THE SUNDARBANS FOREST
(Kotka & Kochikhali wildlife sanctuary – Tiger point) | Day | Place | Transport | Schedule | Meals | | 5Feb'12
| Dhaka – Khulna | A/C Bus / Train 22:00 / 18:30 | Leave Dhaka in the evening at 18:30hrs by AC intercity train depending on availability (with packet dinner) OR at 22:00 hrs by regular AC Bus (without dinner) for Khulna. Overnight journey | | | 6Feb'12
| Khulna – Kotka | Boat | Arrival at Khulna in the morning at around 06:00hrs, and will be transferred to our boat M. V. BHELA and immediately the boat will start cruising towards the Sundarbans Forest. Arrive Kotka wildlife sanctuary at around 1700hrs. Upon arrival hiking in the Kotka forest area to see wildlife and forest. Back to the boat in the evening. Overnight on the boat. | Breakfast Lunch Dinner | | 7Feb'12
| Kotka – Kochikhali | Boat | Early in the morning we shall offer trip through small creeks and canals by country boat to see the wildlife and feel the forest from very close. After breakfast Jungle walk, walking through the Forest trail to the beach etc will be offered. At around 12:00hrs start cruising towards Kochikhali wildlife sanctuary, upon arrival Jungle walk near forest office. Bar – B – Q dinner and overnight on the boat at Kochikhali | Breakfast Lunch Dinner | | 8Feb'12
| Kochikhali – Khulna – Towards Dhaka | Boat A/C Bus | Early in the morning we shall offer trip through small creeks and canals by country boat, back to the boat for breakfast and some other activities near forest office. Around 1000hrs, start return journey towards Khulna. Arrive Khulna at around 21:00hrs and dinner will be served. After dinner disembark from the boat and take the regular AC bus (seat-in basis) for overnight drive towards Dhaka. | Breakfast Lunch Dinner | | 9Feb'12
| Dhaka | A/C Bus | Arrival at Dhaka in the morning at around 06:00hrs, and end of the tour | NO | M. V. BHELA (26 sleeping seats)
Price per person:
Normal 0 Price per Person: | Foreign Guest | Tk.13,000 | | Bangladeshi | Tk.10,500 | Child Fare: 30% discount on adult price (2 – 12 years)
PACKAGE SHALL INCLUDE:- Dhaka-Khulna-Dhaka AC bus ticket / Train Tickets
- Cruise inside the Forest with M. V. BHELA
- Accommodation on our cruiser on twin sharing basis
- All meals
- All activities inside the forest as per itinerary.
- Small country boat to make trips inside small canals/creeks.
- Mineral water for drinking during the trip.
- BAR-B-Q dinner on the last night inside the forest.
- Forest fees & permission
- Armed forest guard from the forest department
- An accompanied Guide during the trip.
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:- Drinks both hard & soft (But soft drinks can be purchased from the boat).
- Items of personal nature
- Fees for the video & still camera of the guests
Other important information for sundarbans forest TRIP Meal Time:
Morning Tea: 0530 hrs, Breakfast: 0730-0830 hrs, Morning Snacks & Tea: 1000-1100 hrs
Lunch: 1230-1330 hrs
Afternoon Snacks & Tea: 1530-1630 hrs
Dinner: 1930-2030 hrs
STANDARD MENU:
Breakfast:
Toast, Butter, Egg-omelet / fry, Jam, Sundarbans honey, tea & coffee, seasonal fruit.
Chapati, omelet, mixed vegetable, Sundarbans honey, tea & coffee, fresh fruit.
Lunch:
Plain rice, mixed vegetable, thick dal (lintels), fish fry, salad, tea & coffee, dessert.
Plain polau, fried vegetable, chicken curry, salad, tea & coffee, dessert
Khichuri, potato chop, fried vegetable, mutton curry, salad, tea & coffee, dessert
Dinner:
Plain rice, vegetable chop, thick dal, fish or chicken curry, mixed vegetable, salad, tea & coffee, dessert
Fried rice, French fry, boiled vegetable, chicken curry, salad, tea & coffee, dessert
Noodle & fried rice, mixed vegetable, Bar-B-Q chicken & fish, salad, tea & coffee, dessert
Normal 0 Chef will select the day’s menu from the above items. DO’S WHILE ON Cruiser - Do not drop anything in the water or in the Jungle; use the “BIN” on the boat.
- Smoking and any kind of fire are strictly prohibited inside the cabin.
- Be economic in use of any kind of water and electricity.
- Have your meals in time, for smooth management.
- Maintain silence during night – time (21:00 – 06:00) to enjoy the nature.
- Take care of your valuables
- Keep a watch to your children.
DO’S WHILE IN THE JUNGLE - While inside the jungle, never be alone. Be in a group all the time.
- No harm to any plants in the forest and do not disturb the wild animals.
- For any problem always talk to your guide only.
- Avoid the striking color in the jungle, use jungle - friendly dress.
- Do not use perfume inside the jungle, as it irritates the wildlife.
- Sundarbans is a reserved forest and without any habitation by human. For any unprecedented circumstances, keep cool and cooperate with the guide to control the situation.
NOTE - No alcohol will be available for sale on board.
- Soft drinks, battery & films will be available for cash
For any travel related services please do not hesitate to contact with us. |
