Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025: A Celebration of Fish, Food, and Fun
✔️ Presented by Sonakshi Travels
The majestic Sundarbans, known for its dense mangroves, exotic wildlife, and mystical rivers, will once again come alive with the aroma of freshly cooked Hilsa fish. This monsoon, Sonakshi Travels invites you to the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025, a unique blend of culinary excellence, cultural richness, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Whether you’re a die-hard fish lover or someone looking to explore the lesser-known jewels of West Bengal, the Sundarban Hilsa Festival (also called Sundarban Ilish Utsav or সুন্দরবন ইলিশ উৎসব) is an unmissable experience!
🎉 What is the Sundarban Hilsa Festival?
The Sundarban Hilsa Festival is a seasonal gastronomic celebration organized during the monsoon months when Hilsa (Ilish), Bengal’s most cherished fish, is at its finest. Hosted in the heart of the mangrove delta, this festival is more than just about eating — it’s a cultural retreat that lets you unwind amidst nature, indulge in regional cuisine, and experience the vibrant lifestyle of rural Bengal.
For 2025, the event is bigger, more luxurious, and even more flavorful, as Sonakshi Travels curates exclusive private and group packages that combine traditional food festivals with wildlife adventures and river safaris.
🐟 The Star of the Show: The Hilsa (Ilish)
Known as the “Queen of Fish”, Hilsa is a delicacy in Bengali cuisine. During the Sundarban Ilish Utsav, expert local chefs prepare this silver delight in over 20 mouthwatering styles, including:
🍽️ Sorshe Ilish (Hilsa in mustard curry)
🍽️ Doi Ilish (Hilsa in yogurt gravy)
🍽️ Bhapa Ilish (Steamed Hilsa)
🍽️ Ilish Polao (Hilsa with fragrant rice)
🍽️ Ilish Paturi (Hilsa wrapped in banana leaves)
Whether fried, grilled, or curried, each bite is a celebration of heritage and tradition.
🌿 The Venue: Heart of Sundarbans
The festival is hosted at serene riverside resorts and eco-islands of Sundarbans, far from the city chaos. You’ll wake up to the call of birds, dine on floating restaurants, and cruise along crocodile-inhabited creeks — all while enjoying premium Bengali buffets featuring the finest Ilish delicacies.
🌅 Sunrise boat rides
🐅 Chance sightings of the Royal Bengal Tiger
🛶 Mangrove creek explorations
🎶 Evening folk performances with local musicians
📍 Tour Itinerary Highlights (2N/3D)
Organized by: Sonakshi Travels
✅ Day 1: Pickup from Kolkata → Boat ride to Gosaba → Lunch on boat (First Ilish meal) → Visit Hamilton Bungalow & Rabindranath Tagore’s cottage → Check-in at luxury eco-resort → Evening snacks & cultural night
✅ Day 2: Full day boat safari → Sajnekhali & Sudhanyakhali Watch Towers → Lunch with Doi Ilish & Ilish Polao on boat → Mangrove walk → Bonfire dinner with Bhapa Ilish and live music
✅ Day 3: Village walk → Local market visit → Ilish Breakfast → Return journey to Kolkata
📞 Booking Contact: ☎️ 7980469744
🌐 Website: https://sundarbantravel.com
💼 Packages & Inclusions
With Sonakshi Travels, guests enjoy a premium travel experience. All packages for the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 include:
✔️ AC Accommodation (Standard/Deluxe/Luxury)
✔️ All Meals (Veg & Non-Veg, with daily Hilsa dishes)
✔️ Private Boat Safari & Cruise
✔️ Forest Entry Permissions
✔️ Cultural Programs & Evening Tea
✔️ Guided Tours by Local Experts
✔️ Pickup & Drop from Kolkata (Car or AC Coach)
Custom private group packages are also available.
📸 Instagram Moments
Capture the iconic Hilsa platter, your first wild boar sighting, or the sunset over the mangroves. The festival is not only a treat for your tastebuds but a visual paradise for travel bloggers and food influencers.
📸 #SundarbanHilsaFestival
📸 #IlishUtsav2025
📸 #SonakshiTravels
💬 What Guests Say
“The Ilish dishes were the best I’ve ever had! Beautiful nature and warm hospitality by Sonakshi Travels made it unforgettable.” – Rina Sen, Kolkata
“I came for the fish but fell in love with the Sundarbans. 10/10 for the trip and the Doi Ilish!” – Rahul S., Howrah
🧭 Why You Should Attend Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025
✨ Celebrate Bengal’s culinary heritage
✨ Travel through the world’s largest mangrove forest
✨ Enjoy boat rides, watchtowers, and eco-resorts
✨ Taste authentic Hilsa prepared fresh every day
✨ Discover rural life, folk culture, and pristine nature
✨ All-inclusive comfort with Sonakshi Travels as your trusted host
📢 Book Your Seat Early!
The Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 runs from mid-July to mid-September, and weekend slots fill fast. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family food trip, or a photography tour, Sonakshi Travels ensures you experience it in comfort and style.
🔖 Visit: https://sundarbantravel.com/sundarban-hilsa-festival-2025
📱 WhatsApp: 7980469744
🛶 Let the Ilish adventure begin!