This Sundarban tour guide will be sufficient for you to know everything about Sundarbans such as how to reach Sundarbans. What’s the Best time to visit? what are the best accommodation places to stay? what all entry permits are required? which is the best tour operator for Sundarbans? and many more things.
Sundarbans is located in the southern part of Bangladesh (60% area) and in the West Bengal state of India (40% area). It is the largest mangrove forest (trees which grow in salt water generally) in the world and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including the Royal Bengal tiger. If you’re planning the ultimate Sundarban tour, here’s everything you need to know:
How to reach sundarbans
By Air
- The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (India).
- Sundarbans is located at a distance of 87 Km from Kolkata airport.
- from here you can easily rent a taxi or tempo traveller to Godkhali and then a boat to Sundarbans.
By Train
- The nearest railway station is Canning (India).
- Canning is a small station and is not properly connected with major stations such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
- From Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore you can take a train to either Howrah (HWH) or Sealdah (SDAH).
- From Sealdah you can take a local train to Canning.
- or you can a hire taxi / Tempo Traveller to Godkhali and then a boat to Sundarbans.
By Road
- You can hire a car or take a bus from Kolkata to reach Godkhali, and then a boat to the Sundarbans.
Best Time to Visit Sundarbans
The best time to visit Sundarbans is from September to March end.
The temperature is comfortable at that time not too hot and also there is no monsoon in these months.
Popular Activites in Sundarbans
Boat Jungle Safari:
Sundarbans has a boat jungle safari. you can book a boat as per your choice.
Bird Watching
Sundarbans have 50+ different bird species. a tip for all travelers to carry your binoculars for the Sundarbans tour.
Tiger Tracking
Why do you visit Sundarban? if i ask 100 travelers then 100% will say to spot the giant royal Bengal tiger. Tiger tracking is very famous and as of now, Sundarban has 500+ tigers.
Village Walks
Village walk is the best part of Sundarban where you visit the local village and know more about the place, their culture and tradition.
Top Places to visit
Sajnekhali Watch Tower
Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
Dobanki Watch Tower
Packaging list Sundarbans
- Don’t forget to carry basic medicines for headache, pain, first-aid, vomiting, stomach ache, etc, and also carry your medicine as there are very few to no medical shops.
- Carry identification documents such as the Aadhar card of each member including kids.
- Wear comfortable shoes and avoid sleepers. Ladies should also wear shoes.
- Carry only important luggage items. The luggage bag should be lightweight.
- Don’t forget binoculars for bird watching.
- Carry the sunscreen with an SPF of 40+ and also carry shades.
Sundarban trip cost
Sundarbans trip cost will be around 3000 INR for the year 2024.
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