Sundarban Hilsa Ilish Festival Utsav 2024

SundErban Ilish Utsav 2024 | Hilsa Festival | ইলিশ উৎসব 2024

The Sundarban Hilsa Festival, also known as the Ilish Utsav, attracts throngs of enthusiasts eager to savor the distinct flavors of Hilsa, revered as the monarch of all festivals and cherished deeply among Bengalis. The profound emotional bond with Hilsa stems from its tender, delectable taste. For Bengalis, Hilsa transcends being just a fish; it embodies a cultural emblem, an indispensable component of any auspicious occasion’s menu. Thriving in the expansive waterways of the Sundarbans, Hilsa finds its ideal habitat, flourishing abundantly. While the monsoon season from July to September is typically discouraged for Sundarban National Park tours due to heightened flood risks, it emerges as the prime time for Hilsa aficionados to embark on a culinary journey, relishing their beloved delicacy amidst the pouring rain. What distinguishes Hilsa is not merely its flesh but also the essence it imparts to dishes. The oil used in cooking this celebrated fish infuses rice with an unparalleled, celestial flavor, elevating the dining experience.

A myriad of tantalizing Hilsa dishes awaits enthusiasts, including Ilish Bhapa, Ilish Tel, Doi Ilish, and the sumptuous Paturi, each adding to the gastronomic delight of the festival.Adding A Unique Variety Of Flavors To The Sundarbans Ilish Utsav 2024. Sundarban Hilsa Ilish Festival Utsav

Sundarban Hilsa Ilish Festival Utsav 2024 Monsoon dhamaka

Sundarban Hilsha Festival Date 2024

Date Of Tour

2 Night 3 Days Package

• ​July – 6/12/19/26
• August – 2/9/16/23/30
• September – 6/13/20/27

Date Of Tour

1 Night 2 Days Package

• ​July – 6/13/20/27
• August – 3/10/17/24/31
• September – 7/14/21/28

Tour Itinerary – Sundarban Hilsa Utsav Package for 2 Night 3 Days

Sundarban Hilsha Festival 2 Night 3 Days Itinerary

Day 1 

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 our Resort on the island of Sonagaon Godhkhali, 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 

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  

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.

1 night 2 Days Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2024 Itinerary

Day 1 –  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 our Resort on the island of Sonagaon Godhkhali, followed by lunch. 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, surreal creatures 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 – 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. 4.30 to 5 Pm: We End Boat Ride at Godhkhali. Then we start our journey back for Kolkata and reach by 8 pm. That Completes your Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2024.

Sundarban Hilsha Festival Package Rate

Package Including

• As per booking, accommodation of choice of room/ hotel.
•   Meals of all time: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks & Dinner.
•   Necessary entry fees including Guides fees.
•   Jungle Safari within the Boat
•   Pickup & Drop Up from Kolkata
•   Well-Experienced & attentive Tour Guide

Package ExcIncluding

• The things not mentioned in the inclusion section
•   Extra Services (directly payable)
•   G.S.T
•   All porter Charges
•   Medical Services
•   Camera Charges
•   Permission of any Audio System or Projector.
•   Insurance for Travelling
• GST

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