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Hilsa Festival Tour from Kolkata - Destination Sundarban

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India
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743370 - Pakhirala,Gosaba,743370
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Pakhirala,Gosaba,743370, 743370 Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Why is the Sundarban Hilsa Festival celebrated?



  • To celebrate the famous Hilsa fish.


Hilsa is considered the “Queen of Fishes” in Bengal. During the festival, visitors have the opportunity to taste several traditional Hilsa dishes, such as


  • Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa cooked in mustard gravy)

  • Bhapa Ilish (Steamed Hilsa)

  • Ilish Bhaja (Fried Hilsa)

  • Ilish Pulao


These dishes are prepared by local chefs using traditional Bengali recipes.


The Sundarban Hilsa Festival tour from Kolkata is a popular seasonal tourism and food festival held in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal, India. The festival celebrates Hilsa (Ilish), one of the most popular and iconic fish in Bengali cuisine.

 

The festival typically takes place during the monsoon season (July to September), when fresh Hilsa fish are readily available in Bengal’s rivers. During this time, many travel companies offer special Sundarban Hilsa Festival tour packages, allowing tourists to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sundarbans while enjoying delicious Hilsa dishes.





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Published on March 19, 2026

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Why is the Sundarban Hilsa Festival celebrated?



  • To celebrate the famous Hilsa fish.


Hilsa is considered the “Queen of Fishes” in Bengal. During the festival, visitors have the opportunity to taste several traditional Hilsa dishes, such as


  • Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa cooked in mustard gravy)

  • Bhapa Ilish (Steamed Hilsa)

  • Ilish Bhaja (Fried Hilsa)

  • Ilish Pulao


These dishes are prepared by local chefs using traditional Bengali recipes.


The Sundarban Hilsa Festival tour from Kolkata is a popular seasonal tourism and food festival held in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal, India. The festival celebrates Hilsa (Ilish), one of the most popular and iconic fish in Bengali cuisine.

 

The festival typically takes place during the monsoon season (July to September), when fresh Hilsa fish are readily available in Bengal’s rivers. During this time, many travel companies offer special Sundarban Hilsa Festival tour packages, allowing tourists to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sundarbans while enjoying delicious Hilsa dishes.





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