Planktons- small or microscopic organisms that drift or swim weakly in a body of water, including bacteria, diatoms, jellyfish, and various larvae. Sundarbans night safari is when I first encountered them. It was a full moon night when we went for the night safari and hence to view the planktons we had to reach deep inside the forest where the water did not already shimmer in the moonlight. Then just dipping your hand in water and twirling it around you could see them glowing in the water. I had expected to see fireflies but planktons were an added bonus. Nature is so beautiful and so full of surprises.
In the night safari, the most interesting part of the Sundarbans adventure, we went in a small rowing boat on the water that had completely engulfed the land, presenting an entirely different landscape in the high time. Most of the trees around were submerged. Thereby we crossed over to the other side of the river and the boatman steered the boat into 1 of the channels that were part of the landmass during the low tide but now had water flowing through.
Mohammad Nagar, Gollamari, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh
3 Hours Before Tour Time
The authorities concerned have taken special security measures at Alorkol in Dublar Char near the Sundarbans ahead of the Rash Mela (Rash Festival), which will begin on November 11, 2019. The three-day traditional festival will end on November 13, 2019. Alongside taking other measures, the authorities have imposed a ban on carrying all kinds of meat, except chicken. People concerned said deer hunting spree sees a sharp rise during the festival every year as hundreds of boats carrying thousands devotees throng the venue at Alorkol in Dublar Char, close to the coast of Bay of Bengal, under Sharankhola Range of the mangrove forest. Alongside Rapid Action Battalion, Coast Guard and Bangladesh Navy, sixteen patrol teams of the forest department will work for the protection of the pilgrims in Pashur, Salah, Bhola and Shibsa rivers from November 11, 12 13 the forest official declarer.
TOUR LOCATIONS:
Early in the morning, Board to our awaiting boat M V Flamingo at Jail Khana Ghat, Khulna. Immediately our boat will start journey towards the Sundarban forest. After few hours of cruising the boat will stop in Chandpai forest station to complete formalities and also pick up armed forest guards to stay onboard. After that the boat will resume the cruise immediately. Arrive at Kochikhali /Kotka (depends on the tide) forest station late in the evening and anchor for overnight stay. Overnight on board.
FOOD MENU:
Breakfast (8 am) – Bread, Butter, Jelly, Honey, Egg, Tea.
Snacks (11 am) – Fruits, Cake, Coffee.
Launch (2 pm) – Plain Rice, Mix Veg, Fish Bhuna, Chicken Curry, Dall, Salad, Dessert. Snacks (6 pm) – Chicken Soup, Pakora, Coffee.
Dinner (9 pm) – Polaw, Chicken Bhuna, Fish Bhuna, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert.
TOUR LOCATIONS:
Early in the morning at 6:00am, we shall offer trip through small creeks and canals by country boat to see the wildlife and jungle walk towards the forest office to feel the forest from very close. After that we will visit Dimer Chor Sea beach (if we stay on Kochikhali last night) /Jamtola watch tower (if we stay on Kotka last night) and back to the boat. At around 12:00hrs start cruising towards Kotka/Kochikhali wildlife sanctuary, upon arrival Jungle walk near forest office to explore the jungle and small boat trip to the small canals. In the evening, starting journey back for Khulna. Special Bar – B – Q dinner on boat. Overnight onboard in Harbaria.
FOOD MENU:
Pre-Breakfast (5.45 am) – Biscuit, Coffee.
Breakfast (9 am) – Bhuna Khichuri, Begun Bhajee, Egg Fry, Pickle, Tea.
Snacks (11 am) – Fruits, Biscuits, Water.
Launch (3 pm) – Plain Rice, Mix Veg, Fish Bhuna, Beef Curry, Dall, Salad, Dessert.
Snacks (6 pm) – Fish Finger, French fry, Coffee.
Dinner (10 pm) – Paratha, Dall, B-B-Q Chicken, Fish, Salad, Soft Drinks.
TOUR LOCATIONS:
In the morning, boat trip to the small canal and jungle walk through the Harbaria. Back to the boat and we will star journey to Karamjal. In the evening after an enjoyable journey end khulna
FOOD MENU:
Breakfast (8 am) – Paratha, Thick Dall, Egg Fry, Tea.
Snacks (11 am) – Dry Cake, Fruits, Coffee.
Launch (2 pm) – Plain Rice, Fish Fry, Chicken Bhuna, Mix Veg, Dall, Salad.
Snacks (6 pm) – Chicken Soup, Pakora, Coffee.
DELUXE CABIN ACCOMMODATION WITH ATTACH BATH – 20,000/- (PER PERSON)
BUNKER BED ACCOMMODATION COMMON BATH – 15,000/- (PER PERSON)
NOTE: ALL THE ACTIVITIES DEPEND ON THE TIDE & FOG.
NOTE: MENU CAN BE CHANGE DUE TO MARKET AVAILABILITY.
Feel so happy that our Sundarban trip was so out of the world. We have enjoyed the trip. Arrangement for this trip from starting to the end was fantastic. All the staffs associated to this trip were well behaved. Proud of the company who made it possible.