Oct 06: Arrive New Delhi
Arrive Indira Gandhi International airport. Welcome and transfer to pre – booked hotel for overnight stay to relax from jetlag. Overnight at the hotel.
Oct 07: New Delhi
After breakfast proceed for guided sightseeing of Old Delhi area visiting Red fort, Jama Masjid- One of the largest Mosque in India, Rajghat – cremation ground of Mahatama Gandhi. Enjoy a Rickshaw ride in the narrow street of Chandni Chowk area. Overnight at the hotel.
Oct 08: New Delhi – Kolkata
After breakfast on time transfer to airport to board flight to Kolkata. On arrival met and transfer to the hotel. Later in evening transfer to Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krinangan Stadium @ 1700 hrs to watch Under 17 football world cup group stage match against Chile. After match transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Oct 09: Kolkata – SHANTINIKETAN
After breakfast drive to Shantiniketan. Shantiniketan was founded in 1901 by Noble Laureate Kabiguru Rabindra Nath Tagore who visualized a perfect harmony of humanity with nature. Arrive & Check in at hotel & rest of the day leisure. Overnight stay will be at Shantiniketan
Oct 10: SHANTINIKETAN
Today after breakfast visit Kopai River & Khoai ,you can enjoy the Baul music at Khoai, Amar Kutir (Handicraft Center), Visva – Bharaty University Campus where you can see the Kach Mandir , Patha Bhavan, Sangeet Bhavan, Kala Bhavan, the complex at “Uttarayan”, Art Gallery & Museum . Evening free for shopping & leisure.
Oct 11: SHANTINIKETAN – Kolkata
Today after breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Kolkata. Later in evening transfer to Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krinangan Stadium @ 1700 hrs to watch Under 17 football world cup group stage match against Mexico. After match transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Oct 12: Kolkata – SUNDARBAN
Early morning 8.00 am start from Kolkata for Sunderban Tour to Sonakhali / Godkhali through the rural villages of Bengal. From Sonakhali / Godkhali depart by Boat to Sajnekhali – one of the entry points of Sundarban National Park. After noon visit Sajnekhali Watch Tower. Sunset cruise at Pitchkhali river through forest in the Evening. Overnight stay at hotel / Resort.
Oct 13: SUNDARBAN
After breakfast A thrilling Boat Cruise inside creeks and dense forest (or breakfast on boat during cruise) through numerous rivers while visiting Do-Banki Watch Tower where the canopy walk inside the forest sends chills down your body (experience the life in which caged animals live in, while getting an all around view of the forest). Also visit the Spotted Deer Rehabilitation Centre. After which we cruise through Matla – Sea Face (the point from where Bay of Bengal can be seen) –Cruising back through the 5 river junction – to Pitchkhali. (Lunch on Boat during Cruise). Evening back to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. (Or enjoy Folk Dance by Local Artists only for Group). Overnight stay at Sundarban.
Oct 14: SUNDARBAN – Kolkata
After breakfast visit to Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower and Cruise through Rivers and Narrow Creeks of Pitchkhali- Sarakhkhali-Sudhanokhali- Bonobibi Dharani (narrow creek) and visit the Watch-Tower followed by a cruise around the Islands of the Sunderban Tiger Project Area, Enjoy a Panoramic View from Watch Tower. After lunch (Lunch on Boat during Cruise) departure for Sonakhali / Godkhali by Boat. Arrival at Sonakhali / Godkhali & Departure for Kolkata by Car. Arrrive Kolkata at the evening and transfer to Vivekananda Yuba Bharti Krinangan Stadium @ 2000 hrs to watch Under 17 football world cup group stage match against Iraq. After match transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Oct 15: Kolkata – New Delhi – Onward destination
After breakfast on time transfer to airport to board flight to New Delhi to connect to homebound/onward destination flight.
