As we all know that Sundarban is the biggest delta in the world, having tremendous natural beauty hiding inside it. It is also first of its kind to have Royal Bengal Tiger residing in its Mangroves situated in West Bengal in India. It was named for its famous mangrove tree, ‘Sundari’. Apart from that many other mangrove trees are there like Goran, Bain, Hogla, Golpata etc. Sundarban is full of natural beauty and resources with its Flora and Fauna. It is extended through two neighbouring countries India and Bangladesh. Believe me, if you haven’t visited it yet, then don’t think twice. Pack your bags and get started to explore the beauty of Sundarbans.
Best Time to Visit...
November to February
How to reach Sundarban?
It is well connected to every part of the country. The only thing you have to do is to reach Kolkata. Here either you have to take a train from SEALDAH towards CANNING or you will have to board a bus from ESPLANADE to reach CANNING. From there, you have to reach GODKHALI by auto or bus or cab. Then, take a launch from ferry ghat to reach ‘Pakhiraloy’.
Where to stay?
Many people consider to stay in launches while others prefer hotels. There are lots of Hotels and Lodges are available in Pakhiraloy in all ranges from mid-budget to Luxury (From ₹ 800 - 5000). And don’t be afraid of tigers roaming around your hotels, because the hotel’s peripheries are well secured by fences.
Almost all Hotels are well equipped with tourist boatsused for travelling through the heart of Sundarban. You better talk to your Hotel manager rather than wandering outside your hotel and get confused. Fooding is available in all hotels within reasonable prices with yummy taste! If you are determined to explore Sundarban, I would suggest you to buy a tour package from any of the reliable tour operators. Then, you won’t have to worry about fooding, Lodging, arranging boat, & taking permission for entering forest area. Everything will be arranged by the tour operators only.
Cost of tour
It solely depends on what kind of package you are purchasing. Generally, it varies from INR. 5,000-10,000. All tourist spots generally remains same, only the quality of Hotels and their services change accordingly.
Places to Visit
There are many tourist spots like Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Dobanki. Sundarban tour is actually a 3 days 2 Nights tour program. It may seem to be a short tour but within this time-frame it consists everything, unless (jokingly) you make friends with tigers & choose to stay there for a longer period of time. Here is a short guide for you.
#Sundarban Diaries- Day 1
On reaching Hotel in the afternoon you will have lunch and take some rest. Around the evening, you will visit the Pakhiraloy River Junction to see & hear various & awesome species of birds and feel the nature’s stunning beauty during sunset. Then, you will get back at the hotel to get yourself charged for the next day.
#Sundarban Diaries- Day 2
This is the most vital day of the tour. It will start by visiting the Sajnekhali Tiger Reserve & Sudhanyakhali Tiger Reserve in the morning. There are watch Towers inside these Tiger Reserves to safely have a view of the forest. Here you will find Museums, Mangrove Trees and short roadways secured by fences on both sides through the forest to have a glimpse of the beautiful Sundarban. Thereafter you will reach Dobanki, which lies in the core area of the forest, very much prone to have a view of the Royal Bengal Tiger if you are lucky. If not, then at least Tiger pug marks will fill your heart. Here in Dobanki, you will feel how blessed we are to have that forest. After that you will return at the Hotel. All your day will be spent on the boat.
#Sundarban Diaries- Day 3
On this day you are bound to feel sad while you return to your home from this wonderful national park taking a wonderful memory with you.
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