Enchanting East

Post Breakfast you will be dropped at the airport to board a flight to Kolkata.

Upon arrival at Kolkata airport or railway station, you’ll be warmly greeted by your IWS guide, who will have everything prepared for your journey. After meeting your guide, you’ll set off in a taxi for a scenic three-hour drive towards the enchanting Sunderbans. The road will take you to Godhkhali, where land meets water, and you’ll board your houseboat, fully stocked with all the essentials for the next few days.

As the houseboat sets sail, you’ll enter the breathtaking world of the Sunderbans, home to the largest mangrove forest on Earth. Within just half an hour, you’ll be cruising along the protected tiger reserve, surrounded by the rich wildlife and stunning landscapes of this unique ecosystem. The day will be spent exploring the intricate waterways of this vast wilderness.

Overnight stay in Resort

At 6 in the morning, your adventure begins as you sail into the heart of the forest, spending the day exploring the intricate waterways of the delta in search of some of the world’s most elusive wildlife. From the rare swamp tiger and the stealthy fishing cat to the leopard cat, estuarine crocodile, water monitor lizard, Gangetic river dolphin, and olive Ridley turtles, the Sunderbans is home to a wealth of fascinating creatures.

As the day draws to a close, you’ll exit the forest just before sunset, leaving behind the untamed wilderness. The evening will be yours to enjoy under the moonlit sky, with the cool, salty ocean breeze enveloping you as you relax and take in the serene beauty surrounding you.

All meals will be served on the boat itself.

Overnight stay at the Resort.

This morning, you can enjoy a relaxed start to your day. After breakfast, you’ll begin your journey back to land, docking at Godhkhali, where our taxi will be waiting to take you back to Kolkata. From there, you’ll catch your flight to Guwahati.

Guwahati, one of the largest cities in Northeast India, serves as the gateway to the Seven Sisters of India.

Upon arrival at Guwahati airport, you will be transferred to the hotel at Guwahati.

Overnight stay at Guwahati.

After early breakfast and check-out, you’ll embark on a scenic six-hour drive to Kaziranga. Along the way, you might catch glimpses of the region’s wildlife as the highway runs parallel to the forest’s edge.

You’ll reach Kaziranga by lunchtime, and after lunch, you will head out for the first game drive at Kaziranga.

Following the unique boat safaris of the Sunderbans, Kaziranga offers a more traditional safari experience in an open gypsy, giving you a close-up view of the wilderness on land.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kaziranga.

Back-to-back morning and evening safaris in different zones of Kaziranga National Park.

Kaziranga is known for its Big 5: the majestic one-horned rhinoceros, Indian elephant, royal Bengal tiger, eastern swamp deer, and wild water buffalo. With incredible wildlife sightings and numerous photography opportunities, Kaziranga offers one of the richest safari experiences in India. Your IWS guide will select the best safari zones, ensuring you have optimal opportunities to spot these incredible animals and explore the park’s most scenic routes.

Meals and overnight stay at the Lodge

Before your final safari, you have the option to embark on an elephant safari into the park, offering a unique opportunity to get remarkably close to the wildlife and capture some fantastic photos.

After your last game drive, you’ll return to your resort to freshen up before beginning your journey back to Guwahati. Enjoy a packed lunch on the way as you travel to Guwahati airport for your flight back to Delhi.

Upon arrival in Delhi, you’ll check in for an overnight stay, allowing you to relax after your day of adventure.