Royal Bengal Trail
Discover Royal Bengal Trail through a carefully paced journey shaped around heritage, landscapes and regional culture. The itinerary brings together heritage, temples & culture.
Arrival & First Impressions
Arrive at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Later, visit Victoria Memorial, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Birla Planetarium (optional). In the evening, visit Prinsep Ghat and enjoy a Hooghly River cruise. The pace becomes more experiential, combining outdoor activity with dramatic scenery and a closer connection to the destination’s landscape.
Temples & Sacred Heritage
Visit Kalighat Kali Temple, Mother Teresa House, Indian Museum, and Marble Palace (subject to prior permission). Later, enjoy a walk along Park Street and explore its iconic eateries. Sacred sites anchor the experience, offering an immersive look at the living religious heritage and cultural practices of the destination.
Temples & Sacred Heritage
Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math. Later, explore Kumartuli - potters’ village. The journey moves through places of faith and reflection, adding a distinctive cultural depth to the wider travel experience.
Kolkata → Sundarbans
Kolkata to Sundarbans (approximately 100 km / 3.5 – 4 hours). Drive to Godkhali Jetty passing through rural Bengal villages. From Godkhali, proceed by boat transfer to the resort. After lunch, enjoy a mangrove creek boat safari, bird watching, sunset over the delta rivers, and a cultural folk dance performance in the evening. The pace becomes more experiential, combining outdoor activity with dramatic scenery and a closer connection to the destination’s landscape.
Wildlife & Nature Experience
Early morning boat safari through narrow creeks of the Sundarbans. Visit watchtowers including Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, and Dobanki Watch Tower. Adventure takes centre stage today, balanced by time to enjoy the natural setting and the distinctive atmosphere of the region.
Departure & Onward Journey
After breakfast, transfer by boat to Godkhali Jetty (1.5 – 2 hours), followed by a drive to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (100 km / 4 – 5 hours) for your onward journey. The itinerary concludes with an easy onward transfer, leaving the final moments of the journey relaxed and well paced.
