India /West Bengal /Parganas /Sundarbans

Sunderbans, a stretch of impenetrable mangrove forest of great size and bio-diversity.  The Indian Sunderbans forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India. A paradise for birdwatchers, the list includes such rarities as the Masked Finfoot, Mangrove Pitta and the Mangrove Whistler.The Sunderbans are a part of the world’s largest delta formed by the mighty rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Situated on the lower end of the Gangetic West Bengal, it is also the world’s largest estuarine forest.  It is one of the most attractive and alluring places remaining on earth, a truly undiscovered paradise. The Sunderbans forest is home to more than 250 tigers. The Bengal Tigers have adapted themselves very well to the saline and aqua environs and are extremely good swimmers. As you enter the adventurous wild land of the Sunderbans you’ll be thrilled to see the chital deer and rhesus monkey. The aqua fauna of Sunderbans include a variety of fishes, red fiddler crabs and hermit crabs. There are crocodiles, which can be often seen along the mud banks. Sunderbans National Park is also noted for its conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtle. There is an incredible variety of reptiles also found in Sundarbans, which includes king cobra, rock python and water monitor.

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Category : Nature & Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 743329

STD Code: 361

Info Website: sunderbansnationalpark.com

Best Time to Visit:  Sep – Mar

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Sundarban is the largest littoral mangrove belt in the world, stretching 80km (50mi) into the Bangladeshi hinterland from the coast. The forests aren’t just mangrove swamps though; they include some of the last remaining stands of the mighty jungles which once covered the Gangetic plain. The Sundarban covers an area of 38,500 sq km, of which about one-third is covered in water. Since 1966 the Sundarban has been a wildlife sanctuary, and it is estimated that there are now 400 Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer in the area. Its beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarban is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, theses monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, golpatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarban. Sundarban is the world biggest mangrove forest. In Bangladesh tourism, Sundarban plays the most vital role. A large number of foreigners come to Bangladesh every year only to visit this unique mangrove forest. Besides, local tourists also go to visit Sundarban every year.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The nearest airport to Sundarbans is the Dum Dum airport at Kolkata, which is nearly 166 km away. Kolkata is an important International airport, which is well connected to many cities in India and abroad. Tourist pre-paid taxi charges about Rs 3,500 from Kolkata to Sundarbans.

By Train : Canning railway station is the nearest railhead from Sundarbans. It is 48 km away from Sundarbans and the taxi fare is about Rs 1,000. Canning station is connected by regular passenger and express trains to Kolkata and Howrah. All major trains stop at Howrah, which is nearly 100 km away from Sundarbans.

By BUS : Sundarbans is well linked with many cities in the state West Bengal by state road transport corporation buses. The cities Kolkata (166 km), Najat (92 km), Raidighi (76 km) and Namkhana (105 km) are all connected to Sundarbans by bus services.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge ; Po Pakhiralaya, ps Gosaba-743379 ; Ph – 3218 – 214960 ; Facilities – Partially air -conditioned, breakfast included in tariff.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Sundarbans jungle camp ; Bali Island, National Park-West Range ; Ph – 3218-214940 ; Facilities – A Community Tourism supported by WWF-West Bengal, spotless rooms with modern bath, large dining, a fishing deck, pollution-free solar energy with powerful generator backup.

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• Sundarban Dhaba ;  Baruipur Canning Road, Canning, WB 743329 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian,Chinese.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.

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• Police : 100
• Fair : 101
• Ambulance :102

ItineraryEdit

Day 1 :
10:00 am – Tiger Reserve ;Approx. time spent : 4 hrs
2:00 pm – Kanak ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
4:00 pm – Hiran Point ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs
5:00 pm – Tin Kona Island ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 2 :
10:00 am – Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
1:00 pm – Netidhopani ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
3:00 pm – Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs
4:00 pm – Ganga Sagar ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 3 :
10:00 am – Frazerganj ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
12:00 pm – Katka ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
3:00 pm – Halliday Island ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

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