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MV CHHUTI
HONEY TRIP to Sundarban – Land of the Tigers
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31 Mar ‘10
Cruise through the outer boundary of the forest
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Early in the morning, upon arrival of the passengers, the boat will start cruising towards the Burigoalini Forest Station in Satkhira Range of Sundarban.
After cruising for most of the day and crossing different rivers we expect the boat to arrive at the destination late in the afternoon. Here we shall take you ashore to see the preparation of all the Mawalis (honey collectors) who will be preparing themselves for their venture inside the forest the next day to collect the wild honey. We shall follow one of those boats so that you can witness the very interesting way of honey collection from the forest by these hard working and courageous people locally known as `MAWALI’.
Overnight onboard.
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01 Apr ‘10
Official beginning of the honey collection season in Sundarban
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For years it has been a tradition to inaugurate the honey collection season on the first day of April. However, if this day falls on a Saturday or Tuesday they will do the inauguration later as those days are deemed as ominous by the locals. This year it is on a Thursday. So we hope that the official opening will take place on this day.
Normally, after getting the permission from the forest department, a religious ritual takes place at the forest office participated by all the honey collectors, before they set out from the ghat (jetty). We understand that the beginning will not take place before noon.
Once they officially open, the boats will start a kind of race to enter the forest first and locate the honeycomb. We shall have one of these boats tied with us and you will have the unique chance of witnessing them collecting the honey.
Overnight onoard.
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02 Apr ‘10
Honey hunting
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Continue following the Mawalis and watch them collecting the honey from the wild. Please keep in mind that this will be a tough trip. Walking through swamp lands, small creeks and water channels in the hot and humid weather. Overnight on board.
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03 Apr ‘10
Return to Dhaka
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After spending the morning inside the forest, you will leave the boat at Burigoalini Forest Station (Munshigonj) and drive to Jessore to take coach or flight for going back to Dhaka. In case you travel by coach you will arrive Dhaka late evening at around 10-11 pm. By flight you will arrive Dhaka by around 8 pm.
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PRICE PER PERSON:
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9 PAX
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10 PAX
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11 PAX
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12 PAX
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13 PAX
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14 PAX
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15 PAX
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16 PAX
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17 PAX
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18 PAX
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19 PAX
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20 PAX
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SGL SUPPL
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21000
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19000
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18000
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17000
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16000
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15000
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14000
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13500
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13000
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12500
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12000
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11500
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7000
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ABOVE PRICE SHALL INCLUDE:
1. The trip as per itinerary with on board accommodation on twin sharing basis and meals starting from breakfast on 31 March to lunch on 3 April ‘10.
2. Forest permission and entrance fees for Bangladeshi nationals only
3. Experienced English Speaking guide.
ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES (PER PERSON):
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Dhaka-Khulna-Dhaka by a/c public coach
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Tk. 1500.00
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Dhaka-Jessore-Dhaka by domestic air in regular class
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Tk. 10000.00
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One way Jessore-Khulna-Jessore transfer by reserved a/c car (max 4 pax)
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Tk. 3,500.00
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One way Jessore-Mongla-Jessore transfer by reserved a/c car (max 4 pax)
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Tk. 5000.00
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For passengers arriving day before or departing a day later & staying back on the boat or hotel with one dinner.
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Tk. 1,500.00
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Entrance fees for Foreign national
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Tk. 700.00 / per day
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Video camera fee for foreigner
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Tk, 200.00 / per day
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Video camera fee for Bangladesh national
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Tk. 100.00 / per day
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For your own comfort, we request you to carry minimum luggage.
However, we suggest you to carry the following items:
Torch / Towel / Umbrella or Raincoat / Binoculars / Suitable Clothes / Camera & Film / Mosquito repellent / Sun tan lotion / Walking shoes & Sandals / Swimming gear / Reading material / Board Games.
Please note that if situation demands, the accompanying guide reserves the right to make adjustments to the above itinerary and if due to fog, rain or any other problems the flights are delayed or cancelled, we will do our best (like running the ship late into the night to make up for the lost time) to make your holidays enjoyable. However, if you decide not to avail the trip, you will have to pay the cancellation fee according to our rate
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