Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 -Sundarban Wild Camp
Experience the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 – a celebration of the beloved Hilsa fish, fondly known as the “Queen of Fish” in Bengal. As the monsoon graces the land, every Bengali eagerly anticipates the opportunity to savor the exquisite taste of Ilish. What better way to indulge in this culinary delight than by embarking on a tour to the Sundarbans? Powered by Sundarban Wild Camp.
Immerse yourself in a gastronomic adventure as you explore a diverse array of dishes crafted from fresh Hilsa sourced directly from local fishermen. From traditional Bengali delicacies to innovative culinary creations, the Sundarban Hilsa Festival promises to tantalize your taste buds with an unforgettable feast.
In addition to the star attraction, Hilsa, the menu also features an assortment of seafood and poultry dishes, ensuring a delightful fusion of flavors. Join us for the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2024 and embark on a culinary journey like no other, where every bite tells a story of Bengal’s rich culinary heritage.
Date Of Tours
July 2025: 4th-6th, 11th-13th, 18th-20st,25th-27th
August 2025: 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, 15th-17th, 22rd-24th, 29th-31st
September 2025: 05th-7th, 12th-14th, 19th-21st, 26th-28th,
2 NIGHTS 3 DAYS SUNDARBAN ILISH UTSAV 2025 TOURS ITINERARY
Day 1 8 Am : After Breakfast at your hotel and leave Calcutta by Air Conditioned Car/Passenger Van. Guests can also have a pick up point from Science city at 8.30 am. Three and half hours of journey to Godkhali, the last road ends here in India Mainland. 12 Noon: Board Boat then visit the island of Gosaba which is the biggest market for hundreds of villages around. 1.30 Pm: Reach your Resort, followed by lunch. 3.00 Pm: A walk through the beautiful paddy fields and the village of honey collectors and fishermen, looking out for local rituals and beliefs. This village has no cars or electricity. 3.30 Pm: Boat ride for bird watching, during two to three hours, spotting seven types of kingfisher, egret, brahmani eagles, pond heron, black cormorants, etc and above all getting introduced to the lovely mangroves, with surreal creatures like fiddler crabs, mud skipper fish etc. 6.30 Pm: Return to the Resort, just after the sunset. 7 Pm: An enchanting evening with the local tribal Dance & Song Groups perform for you, you can join them and have a gala time. A session of refreshments. 9 Pm: Dinner is served according to the leisure of every individual guest, getting prepared to spend the night in the luxury of our resorts.
Day 2 7.30 Am: We start as early as possible, board Luxury boat, get the required permissions & Forest approved guide from the forest office, and head off into the jungle, with one of the biggest mangroves of the world, rich in flora and fauna. This boat cruise will last till sunset and during this period we will visit 3 watch towers, namely Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki. This Covers Sajnekhali Tiger Project, Crocodile Project, Turtle Project, Mangroove Interpretation Center, Bono Bibi Temple, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Dobanki Watch Tower, Canopy walk, Pirkhali, Gazikhali & other narrow Creeks, Pancha Mukhani(Five river confluence). Cruising the small channels and creeks we will try to spot different wildlife, spotted dear, wild boars, civet cat, monitor lizard, crocodiles, dolphins and of courses the Royal Bengal Tigers. Breakfast, lunch and other refreshments will be cooked and served on the boat.
Day 3 8 am: Breakfast is served in Resort. 9.00 Am: A small walk in the village for pictures of sunrise, mangroves, village and birds, or else cycle can be provided for the ones who would like to explore the island on wheels. 12 Noon Lunch Is Served. Then we start boat to return to Godhkhali. Then to Kolkata we reach about 5.30 Pm. With you end you Sundarban Jungle Safari Tour. With that we end our Sundarban ilish utsav 2024.
Food Menu For 2 Night 3 Days
Sundarban Ilish/Hilsa Festival Menu Monsoon Special Food Tour
SUNDARBAN HILSA FESTIVAL 2025MENU
Food Menu Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 |Ilish Utsav 2025 ইলিশ উৎসব 2025
Day 1:
Packed Breakfast with Mineral Watermark
Lunch at Boat
Basmati Rice, Green Salad
Dal
Seasonal Veg Curry (Sukto)
Ilish Paturi ( 2 Pcs)
Chutney, Papad, and Mishti Doi .
Evening Snacks:
Veg Pakora / Egg Devil
Tea/Coffee
Dinner:
Rice / Roti
Salad
Dal
Veg Curry
Chicken Kosha
Sweets
Day 2:
Breakfast:
Luchi
Dal/ Aloor Dam
Boiled Egg / Omelette
Sweets
Tea/Coffee
Lunch (On Board):
Steamed Rice, Green Salad
Mung Dal
Begun Bhaja
Ichor Chingri / Potol Chingri
Doi Ilish ,Hilsa Bhapa,
Chatni, Papad.
Evening Snacks:
Chicken Pakora / Paneer Pakora
Tea/Coffee
Dinner:
Monsoon Special Khichuri
Begun Vaja
Hilsa Fry
Sweets
Day 03:
Breakfast:
Kachuri- Chana Mashala/
Bread Toast, Butter, Jam,
Sweets
Tea/Coffee
Farewell Lunch (On Board):
Green Salad
Polao
Bhaja Ilish
Chicken Kasha
Chatni and Papad,
Sundarban Hilsa (Ilish) Festival (Utsav)Themed Tour
Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2024- In Bengal Hilsa is referred as Queen of fish and with monsoon every Bengali looks forward to relish the taste of Ilish. And what is the better option to enjoy a huge array of dishes prepared from Ilish on a tour to the Sundarbans. You can taste all possible Bengali dishes of Ilish in this Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2024. We get fresh Hilsa from the local fishermen to be prepared & served on the tour. Other seafood & poultry is blended in the menu to bring variety in the taste Sundarban Ilish utsav 2025
Sundarban Hilsha Utsav Price –
2 Night 3 Days Sundarban Ilish Utsav 2025 Tour Rate
Kolkata To Kolkata Non A/C Accommodation- Rs 5500/- PP
Kolkata To Kolkata A/C Accommodation- Rs 6500/- PP
Canning To Canning Non A/C – 4000/- PP
Canning To Canning A/C – 4500/- PP
Economy Package –
Canning To Canning Non A/C – 3500/- PP
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Q& A
Q. What is the best time to visit Sunderbans?
A. The Sundarbans National Park is open through out the year. During September to March the weather is pleasant and crocodiles are seen basking in the river banks. Avoid the Christmas & New Year weekends as hoards of tourist decent on the rivers and it becomes very noisy to sight animals. But during the summers the chances of sighting of animals are higher as they come near the artificial water bodies adjoining the watchtowers.
Q. How can I plan my Sundarban tour? How to visit Sunderban?
A. Sundarbans National Park is located hundred kilometers from kolkata. There are several places where you can take overnight accommodation and then you can go for boat Safari tour starting from half day or one day or 2 days tour. The places which provide decent accommodations are Pakhirala Village, Bali Island, Dayapur Island.About Safari will charge you anything between INR 3000 to 6000 per day depending upon the season you are travelling. The cost of jungle entry guide charges over and above this.
Q. Is Sundarban safe to visit? Is Sundarban safe for tourists?
A. Sundarban is the worlds largest mangrove forests in the planet earth. What makes it more unique is the presence of Royal Bengal Tiger. Crocodiles are found in abundance in these forest. There has not been a single instance of Tiger or Crocodile attack on the tourists. Whenever you are entering the forests you need to take a mandatory guide along.
Q. What is the difference between 1 Night 2 days & 2 Night 3 days Sundarban tour package?
A. The basic difference in 1 Night 2 Days and 2 Night 3 Days Sundarban Tour package is that the later is of more relaxed itinerary and suitable for elderly or people who want to experience the jungle as well as the village or rural life of the region. Jungle safari in both the itinerary is he same duration.
Q. What are the Watchtowers covered in 2 Night 3 days Sundarban Tour?
A. This boat cruise will last till sunset and during this period we will visit 3 watch towers, namely Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki watchtower and canopy walk.
Q. What do one miss in an two night three days Sundarban Tour?
A. In terms of Jungle safari there is no difference but if you are not keen to understand and experience the rural and village of the local people, their culture and livelihood then you can opt for 1 night tour.
Q. How many person are required for an exclusive 2 Night 3 days Sundarban tour package?
A. An exclusive tour can be organized at no other extra cost if the group strength is more than 8 person. But if you are less than that it will vary. Call us to know the exact cost of exclusive 2 night 3 days Sundarban tour package.
Q. What is the 2 night 3 days Sundarban tour package cost?
A. A group departure tour will cost you INR 5500 with non AC stay and INR 6500 for AC Stay per head. An exclusive tour cost depends on the number of head traveling. For Non Indian Tourist extra INR 1000 is additionally chargeable.