Sundarban is located in the delta formed by the confluence of three rivers, Ganga, Meghna and Brahmaputra. It is an extremely eco sensitive area and the mangrove forests work as a wall between the cyclonic storms and the big city of Kolkata.
Sundarban is also the most famous tiger reserve in India with the majority population of Bengal tigers residing here. Sundarban has hundreds of small canals joining the river with the sea. The canal waters have a dense population of crocodiles.
A tour to Sundarban will be an unforgettable experience for all the tourists as they get a feel of the dense and pristine forest land. While seeing deers herds in the jungle and crocodiles in the water are very common, sighting a tiger will be a jackpot for you.
Overview
Major Attractions
Try to spot Royal Bengal Tiger
See Crocodile project
Cruise through the canals and rivers of the area
Places to Visit
Route Map
Distance Between Places
| From - To | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Kolkata – Sundarbans |
99 |
Itinerary
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Sundarbans
Day 1
Reach Canning by road or train. From there, board a boat and start you jungle safari through the rivers and canals of sundarbans. Night stay in the boat or at Sajnekhali tourist lodge. Next morning, start your return journey for Kolkata
Day 1
Reach Canning by road or train. From there, board a boat and start you jungle safari through the rivers and canals of sundarbans. Night stay in the boat or at Sajnekhali tourist lodge.
Day 2
Visit Netidhopani and Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary. Night stay in the boat or at Sajnekhali tourist lodge. Next morning, start your return journey for Kolkata
Transportation
Sundarbans can be reached only via riverine waterways. Boats are available for rent at Sonakhali, Canning, Namkhana and Raidighi. These places are about 100 kms from Kolkata and can be easily reached by a car. Out of these, Canning can be reached via a local train, though going by road is the most comfortable.
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Popular Tour Plans - West Bengal
1-3 Days
1. Murshidabad (2N/3D)
2. Digha (2N/3D)
3. Tajpur (2N/3D)
4. Bakkhali (2N/3D)
5. Sundarbans (2N/3D)
6. Kamarpukur-Jairambati-Bishnupur (3N/4D)
4-6 Days
1. Bakreshwar-Tarapith-Santiniketan (4N/5D)
2. Mandarmani-Digha (4N/5D)
3. Jaldapara-Chilapata-Buxa Tiger Reserve-Jayanti (5N/6D)
4. Lava-Lolegaon-Rishop (6N/7D)
5. Darjeeling-Gangtok (6N/7D)
7-10 Days
1. Jaldapara-Lataguri-Murti-Chapramari-Jhalong-Bindu-Suntanekhola (8N/9D)
2. Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Pelling-Gangtok (9N/10D)
3. Darjeeling-Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung (9N/10D)
4. Darjeeling-Pelling-Gangtok (8N/9D)
>10 Days
1. Darjeeling-Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung-Pelling (11N/12D)