🐟 The Ultimate Guide to Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025
Experience Bengal’s Monsoon Delight with Sonakshi Travels
Are you a food lover or a cultural enthusiast looking to explore the exotic beauty of the Sundarbans while indulging in the most celebrated fish of Bengal — Hilsa? Then gear up for the much-awaited Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025, also fondly called the Sundarban Ilish Utsav or সুন্দরবন ইলিশ উৎসব.
Organized by Sonakshi Travels, this exclusive festival is a perfect blend of gastronomic pleasure and nature exploration. From boat safaris through mangrove creeks to relishing a wide variety of authentic Hilsa dishes, this is the ultimate monsoon getaway for every Bengali heart and beyond!
📅 When & Where is Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025?
The Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 is scheduled from July to September, coinciding with the monsoon season — the peak time for the freshest catch of Ilish (Hilsa). Hosted across the serene riverbanks and eco-resorts in the Sundarbans region, the festival creates a magical ambiance under the monsoon sky.
Main locations include:
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Pakhirala
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Gosaba
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Sajnekhali
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Dayapur
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Private islands and creeks navigated by Sonakshi Travels’ luxury boats.
🌿 Why Attend the Sundarban Hilsa Festival?
Here’s why this is a must-visit event of 2025:
🍽️ A Feast of Hilsa Delicacies
Experience a Hilsa buffet like never before — featuring over 15+ unique Ilish preparations such as:
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Shorshe Ilish (Mustard Hilsa)
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Doi Ilish (Yogurt-based Hilsa)
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Ilish Bhapa (Steamed Hilsa)
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Ilish Pulao
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Ilish Tikka & Ilish Fry
🚤 Mangrove Safari with Culinary Stops
Enjoy guided boat safaris across creeks like Pirkhali, Dobanki, and Panchamukhani while stopping for curated meals onboard. Sonakshi Travels provides private AC boats with professional naturalists and chefs.
🛏️ Luxury Stay with Traditional Flavor
Stay in air-conditioned cottages and eco-resorts surrounded by lush green mangroves, where comfort meets rustic charm. Every property booked via Sonakshi Travels is handpicked for safety, hygiene, and service quality.
🧭 Full-Day Itinerary Snapshot by Sonakshi Travels
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome Feast
✔️ Pickup from Kolkata (Private AC Car)
✔️ Check-in at luxury Sundarban resort
✔️ Evening cultural show + Hilsa welcome dinner
Day 2: Hilsa Cruise & Watch Tower Tour
✔️ Full-day boat ride with sightseeing: Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Dobanki
✔️ Onboard Hilsa lunch with live cooking
✔️ Sunset photography & musical evening
Day 3: Local Culture & Return
✔️ Visit Hamilton Bungalow and Gosaba Market
✔️ Final Ilish brunch with desserts
✔️ Return to Kolkata by evening
🧑🍳 Culinary Workshops & Ilish Competitions
Learn to cook traditional Ilish dishes from local home chefs and compete in fun cook-offs hosted by Sonakshi Travels. Winners enjoy exciting prizes and discounts on their next trip!
💬 What Guests Say About the Festival
“An unforgettable experience — fresh ilish on a boat surrounded by dense forest and roaring tides. Thanks to Sonakshi Travels for such smooth arrangements!”
— Anindita Roy, Salt Lake
“Sundarban ilish utsav is not just a food festival, it’s an emotion. Loved the blend of adventure and tradition.”
— Rahul Basu, Behala
🧳 What to Pack
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Lightweight cottons and rainwear ☔
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Mosquito repellent & waterproof shoes 🥾
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Camera for wildlife & food shots 📸
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Appetite for adventure and Hilsa! 🐟
💸 Tour Packages by Sonakshi Travels
Choose from:
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Standard Hilsa Package (2N/3D): ₹5,999 per person
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Deluxe Private Package (2N/3D): ₹11,499 per person (AC boat + premium rooms)
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Luxury Package (2N/3D): ₹18,999 per person (Private car + luxury resort + curated Ilish menus)
All packages include:
✔️ Accommodation
✔️ Meals (Hilsa-focused)
✔️ Boat rides
✔️ Entry permits
✔️ Cultural events
✔️ Kolkata pickup & drop
📞 Contact: +91 7980469744
🌐 Website: Sonakshi Travels – Sundarban Tours
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সুন্দরবন ইলিশ উৎসব
Whether you’re a food lover, travel blogger, or just someone looking to explore Bengal in the monsoon, the Sundarban Hilsa Festival 2025 promises memories filled with flavors, forests, and fun.
Book your trip today with Sonakshi Travels and immerse yourself in the magic of the Hilsa season in India’s only mangrove paradise.