Rocket Cruise & Sundarbans Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Rocket Peddle Steamer Journey from Dhaka

Pass By: Sadarghat, Buriganga Riverfront, Dhaka City Bangladesh
○ In the afternoon (15:00 hrs), we start our journey to Sadarghat steamer port from your hotel or airport (if you include Dhaka City Tour, we'll be there after visiting all the places of Dhaka). After arrival at Sadarghat accommodate the Rocket Steamer start cruise at 18:30 hrs. The famous paddle wheel steamer (now converted from steam to marine diesel engine) onward to Morolganj under Bagerhat.
○ Dinner & Night stay at Rocket Steamer with A/C 1st class sharing cabin accommodation.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rocket Paddle Steamer with 1st class air-conditioned cabin.

Day 2: Bagerhat & Mongla

Pass By: Shait-Gumbad Mosque, Bagerhat Bangladesh
○ After a full night of cruising, Rocket will arrive Hularhat at 21:00-22:00 hrs. Enjoy breakfast at Rocket Steamer.
○ Upon arrival at Hularhat, drive to Bagerhat by AC car to visit the historical Sixty Dome Mosque which is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites in Bangladesh.
○ Visit Shrine of Khan Jahan Ali, who built more than a dozen mosques in Bagerhat including Sixty Dome Mosque.
○ Visit Nine dome Mosque & Kodla Math and transfer to hotel Pashur in Mongla.
○ Have lunch and rest for a while or visit nearby river ghat and the bazaars.
○ Dinner and the overnight stay at Mongla.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Pashur, a 3-star and best in Mongla

Day 3: Sundarbans: Harberia Eco Tourism Center & Kochikhali wildlife sanctuary

Pass By: The Sundarbans, 6 Farazipara Main Road, Khulna City 9100 Bangladesh
○ Early in the morning, boarding to our awaiting boat at Mongla. Our guide and responsible hands will pick you up from your hotel, and immediately our boat will start cruising toward Sundarbans. Have welcome drinks and your breakfast on the boat.
○ After the journey of two hours, the boat will stop at Chadpai forest office to complete the formalities and pick up an armed forest guard for the security of our entire Sundarbans trip.
○ After a journey of hours, we’ll stop at Harbaria eco-center, a popular spot of Sundarbans where it takes 30 minutes of walking. Completing the point, we’ll start our journey again toward Kochikhali. Have lunch on the boat.
○ In the evening, we’ll anchor our boat near Kochikhali Forest office. Upon arrival, make a small boat trip to a creek and canal to spot the wildlife. (If we get time before sunset)
○ Back to the boat and stop for the day with the dinner and night staying at the boat in Kochikhali.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sundarbans Boat

Day 4: Kochikhali & Kotka Wildlife Sanctuary

Pass By: The Sundarbans, 6 Farazipara Main Road, Khulna City 9100 Bangladesh
○ Early in the morning having a pre-breakfast with biscuit and coffee/tea, we’ll go for a boat trip through the small canal. The best time for making a boat trip is very early morning. At a point, we’ll get off from the small boat for a long walk into the deep forest.
○ Coming back to the boat, have breakfast and start cruising for Kotka. It takes 2 hours to reach Kotka station.In the journey, you’ll see wildlife including deers, crocodile, birds, otter and Bengal monitor.
○ Upon arrival, we’ll go for the Jamtola Sea beach by walking one and half an hour. Enjoy the view of the Bay of Bengal and see the ruins of major Cyclone attack in Bangladesh in 2007.
○ Back to the boat, enjoy lunch and rest for a while.
○ Visit Kotka wildlife sanctuary, where is the major point to see the group of deers. Walking into the forest for 30 minutes. Enjoy the sunset at the Bay of Bengal or go for the watchtower to see the wildlife.
○ Watching the sunset down, we’ll start the journey back toward Mongla. We will anchor the boat at the middle point of Sundarban in Chadpai/Jaimoni. On this day, enjoy B-B-Q Dinner on the boat and make an enjoyable night.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Sundabrans Boat

Day 5: Fishing Village & Karamjal Crocodile Breeding Center

Pass By: The Sundarbans, 6 Farazipara Main Road, Khulna City 9100 Bangladesh
○ Early in the morning having a pre-breakfast with biscuit and coffee/tea, we’ll go for a small boat trip through the small canal.
○ After having breakfast, visit a fishing village by walking and know the fishermen’s lifestyle and their family.
○ Have lunch and make yourself ready to depart from the boat. The boat will stop at Mongla and transfer to the Jessore Airport by A/C car.
○ Fly Jessore to Dhaka by Air and go to your place or hotel by A/C car. (If you want to fly directly to your place, go to international departure and end your tour with wonderful and a lifetime experience of Sundarbans)
○ Finish the tour with a refreshment of the deep forest, the experience of wildlife and the memory of an enjoyable tour.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.