Floating in the forest

Luxury cruising comes to the Sundarbans through Kolkata-based Vivada Cruises. Paramahamsa, a three-deck cruiser, will journey through the Sundarbans for three days in the first luxury river cruising initiative to be launched on this route. The eco-friendly ship is equipped with 32 luxurious rooms, a 40-member staff, and a long list of amenities: Internet and mobile connectivity, multi-cuisine restaurants, an open-air gym, massages and saunas, sunbathing decks and more. All this you can get on any luxury liner, but never before in these environs. This complete package includes nature treks into the forests and a ride through the mangroves. Tariff: Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 (Upper Deck Luxury) per person for 3D/2N, including meals and excursions. Contact: S.K. Chakrabarty (9903000268) or Modhu (990300277), www.vivadacruises.com