Celebrate the rich flavours and cultural spirit of Bengal with the Wild Sundarban Hilsa Festival Tour, where the legendary Hilsa fish meets the breathtaking rivers, mangrove forests, and village life of Sundarban. Designed for food lovers, culture seekers, and nature enthusiasts, this special seasonal experience brings together authentic Bengali cuisine and the peaceful beauty of the delta.
Enjoy the taste of traditional Hilsa dishes while exploring the unique surroundings of Sundarban by boat. Cruise along scenic waterways, discover the charm of riverside villages, experience local traditions, and immerse yourself in the flavours and hospitality of Bengal. The Hilsa Festival is more than a food experience—it is a celebration of Bengali culture, nature, and the timeless connection between people and the rivers.
Begin your Sundarban journey from Kolkata with a comfortable AC vehicle ride to Godhkhali. After reaching your hotel near the Sundarban Tiger Reserve, enjoy a relaxing boat ride through the Bird Jungle and a beautiful sunset. The evening continues with local folk dance, snacks, and seasonal bonfire & music.
Highlights:
-> Kolkata to Godhkhali AC Transfer
-> Sundarban Bird Jungle & Sunset Boat Ride
-> Local Folk Dance & Evening Bonfire
Set out early for a full-day Sundarban jungle safari by boat, accompanied by a Government tourist guide. Cruise through rivers, islands, and narrow creeks while exploring wildlife-rich areas, followed by visits to Do-Banki Watch Tower and Panchamukhni.
Highlights:
-> Sajnekhali Tiger Reserve Safari
-> Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower & Wildlife Exploration
-> Do-Banki Canopy Walk & Panchamukhni
After breakfast, experience the local side of Sundarban with a village walk before visiting Hamilton Bungalow and Rabindranath Tagore Bungalow. Continue by boat to the vehicle and begin your return journey to Kolkata, with lunch provided on the way.
Highlights:
-> Sundarban Village Walk
-> Hamilton Bungalow & Rabindranath Tagore Bungalow
-> Boat Transfer & Return to Kolkata
Start your Sundarban experience with a welcome drink and a traditional Bengali breakfast. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring prawns, Katla fish and Bengali-style dishes, followed by fruits and evening snacks. Dinner includes pulao or plain rice with vegetable curry, mutton and sweets.
Highlights:
-> Welcome Drink & Bengali Breakfast
-> Prawn Malai Curry & Katla Fish Kalia
-> Mutton Curry & Evening Snacks
Begin with bed tea and a hearty breakfast of aloo paratha and chana masala. Enjoy fish-based snacks and a traditional Bengali lunch featuring Vetki and Pabda or Parse. Fresh fruits and evening snacks are followed by a flavourful dinner of fried rice and chilli chicken.
Highlights:
-> Bed Tea & Aloo Paratha Breakfast
-> Vetki, Pabda / Parse Fish & Bengali Lunch
-> Fried Rice, Chilli Chicken & Simai Custard
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The Hilsa Festival Tour is a seasonal Sundarban experience combining traditional Bengali Hilsa cuisine with the natural beauty of rivers, mangrove forests, villages, and waterways. It is ideal for food lovers and travellers looking to experience the cultural side of Sundarban.
Guests can enjoy a variety of traditional Hilsa preparations while experiencing Sundarban’s scenic surroundings. The tour also offers opportunities to enjoy boat journeys, riverside landscapes, local culture, village life, and the warm hospitality of Bengal.
Yes. The Hilsa Festival can be enjoyed by families, couples, friends, and groups who appreciate Bengali food and culture. The experience combines a relaxed journey with scenic river surroundings and authentic local flavours.
Yes. The experience includes a scenic boat journey through the Sundarban waterways, allowing guests to enjoy the rivers, mangrove landscapes, islands, and peaceful surroundings while experiencing the unique atmosphere of the delta.
The Hilsa Festival is a seasonal experience and is generally planned around the Hilsa season. Tour dates and availability can vary each year, so guests should contact Wild Sundarban to confirm the available dates before booking.
The highlight is traditional Bengali Hilsa cuisine prepared in authentic regional styles. The exact menu may vary depending on the festival arrangement and availability of fresh Hilsa. Guests can contact us for the menu details for their selected tour date.
