1. What all does the tariff include?
    2. What does the tariff not include?
    3. Is a Special Permit required for foreigners and all non Indian nationals?
    4. How is this permit obtained?
    5. What all should I carry?
    6. How do we travel to Sunderbans and back to Kolkata?
    7. Where is the pickup & drop off point "Priya Cinema" Located?
    8. How to make reservations?
    9. What is the check out time?
    10. What is the time of departure from Kolkata?
    11. What is the time of arrival back from Sunderbans to Priya Cinema in Kolkata?
    12. Do you accept payment through Credit Card?
    13. Do you accept bank transfer?
    14. How to acquire the Honey mask worn by the honey collectors?
    15. Is Tiger sighting Guaranteed?
    16. What are the charges for children?
    17. Do you arrange for airport pickup?
    18. What all conference facilities do you provide?
    19. What
    20. are the codes for calling India and Kolkata?
    21. What all animals and water life can be sighted in Sunderbans?
    22. Are there any Hidden costs?
    23. What type of flora and fauna is found in Sunderbans?
    1. What all does the tariff include?
      The total tariff indicated includes:-
      1. Transfer from Priya Cinema, Kolkata to Dayapur, Sunderbans and back
      2. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Coffee/Tea
      3. Boarding and Lodging at Sunderban Tiger Camp
      4. Guides Charges
      5. Entry fees for Watch Tower, Sajnekhali Museum.
      6. Cruise and sight seeing

    2. What all does the tariff not include?
      1. Fees for Video and Still Camera
      2. Individual expenses not mentioned in the tariff
      3. Beverages, Mineral Water and Alcoholic Drinks
      4. Jatra- The Bon Bibi Play
      5. Other activities undertaken at special request, which are not mentioned in the tariff.

    3. Is a Special Permit required for foreigners and all non Indian Nationals?
      Yes, a special permit for foreign nationals and all non resident Indians had to be obtained from Forest Department, Writers Building, G Block Top Floor, Kolkata- 700 001, Phone No. 0091-33-22544411.

    4. How is this permit obtained?
      This permit is acquired by our staff from the government on the presentation of your actual passport with visa. This procedure takes around one hour and can be done a day before your travel, excluding Saturdays and Sundays when the government office is closed. In such a case it is advisable to send a clear Xerox or scanned copy to obtain a temporary permit, which can be confirmed on the presentation of the original. Otherwise the tourist can also obtain it personally
      by visiting the Government Office.

    5. What all should I carry with me?
      1. Sunscreen Lotion
      2. Sunglasses
      3. Cap
      4. Binoculars
      5. Your medicine kit
        Clothing: Winter: Warm; Summer: Light

    6. How do we travel to Sunderbans and back to Kolkata?
      Our luxury coach does a pick up at 08.00 A.M. from Priya Cinema to Sonakhali (by land route). We continue our travel from
      Sonakhali to Dayapur (Sunderban Tiger Camp) by our Luxury boat. During return journey, the tourist will depart from the Camp at 12.00 P.M. and return by Luxury boat and bus to Priya Cinema in Kolkata.

    7. Where is the pick up and drop off point- "Priya Cinema" located?
      "Priya Cinema"is
      located near Deshapriya Park which is situated in South Kolkata.

    8. How to make reservations?
      You can book by the following means
        1. Online Booking System
        2. Telephone Call
        3. Fax
        4. Email

    9. What is the Check out Time?
      The Check out time is at 12 noon on the last day of the tour
      For example:- 1 Night 2 day Tour
                         On 2nd day at 12.00 P.M. / noon sharp

    10. What is the time of departure from Kolkata?
      Currently the time of departure is 08.30 A.M.

    11. What is the time of arrival from Sunderbans to Priya Cinema in Kolkata?
      The approximate arrival time to Kolkata is 5.00 P.M.(IST)
      This time may vary depending upon tide and the time the group departures from the Camp.

    12. Do you accept payments through Credit Card?
      Yes we accept credit cards only through Online Booking.

    13. Do you accept Bank Transfers?
      Yes, we do accept Bank Transfers and Drafts.


    14. How to acquire the Honey mask worn by the honey collectors?
      Available at Tiger Shop in Sunderban Tiger Camp.

    15. Is Tiger sighting Guaranteed?

    16. Tiger sighting is a matter of chance. However, such chances are definitely bright from September to November as this is the mating season for the tigers in Sunderbans.

    17. What are the charges for children?
      • Children 3 years and below can travel free of charge with parents
      • Children 4 years to 9 years have to pay 75% of the total tariff

    18. Do arrange for airport pickup?
      Yes we do, but at extra cost.

    19. What all Conference facilities do you provide?
      Conference facilities as follows are provided:
      • A/c Facility.
      • Capacity: 60 Pax
      • LCD Projector
      • Screen
      • Address System with Microphones

    20. What are the codes for calling India and Kolkata?
      • India:0091
      • Kolkata:033

    21. What all animals and water life can be sighted in Sunderbans?
      • Royal Bengal Tigers
      • Wild Boars.
      • Deer
      • Phesus Macaque
      • Fishing Cat
      • Water Monitor Lizard
      • Crocodile
      • Olive Ridley Turtle, Green Turtle & Hawk's Turtle
      • Sharks
      • Gangetic Dolphins
      • Different Species of Crabs, etc.

    22. Are there any hidden costs?
      No, there are no hidden Costs?

    23. What type of Flora & Fauna is found in Sunderbans?
      Flora:
      • 64 plant species are found in Sunderbans
      • This includes 90% of Indian Mangrove species
      • Mostly Pneumatophores
      Fauna:
      • Phesants
      • Swans, Geese& Ducks.
      • Wrynecks, Piculets & Woodpeckers
      • Asian Barbets
      • Hoopoe
      • Variety of Kingfishers
      • Bee-eaters
      • Cuckoos
      • Coucals
      • Parrots
      • Swifts
      • Owls
      • Nightjars
      • Pigeons & Doves
      • Rail, Gallnules & Coots
      • Snipes, Curlews & Sandpipers
      • Jacanas
      • Thick-Kneese etc.

    Are just a few of the many to be found.

     

 



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