Travel Guide to Netidhopani Watch Tower

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, make your way to the nearest major town, which is Khulna. From Khulna, head towards the Sundarbans National Park. The drive from Khulna to the park entrance takes approximately 2-3 hours. Once you reach the park entrance, you will need to pay an entrance fee, which is about BDT 100 per person. After entering the park, continue on the main road until you reach the Netidhopani area, following signs for the watch tower. The total travel time from Khulna to Netidhopani is around 4-5 hours depending on road conditions.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Netidhopani by public transportation, first take a bus or a shared minivan from Dhaka or Khulna to Mongla, which takes about 5-6 hours. From Mongla, you will need to hire a local boat that will take you into the Sundarbans National Park. The boat ride to Netidhopani can take around 2-3 hours. Make sure to negotiate the boat fare beforehand; it usually costs around BDT 2000-3000 for a private boat. Upon reaching Netidhopani, you might have to pay an additional entrance fee to access the watch tower area.

• Boat

  If you are already within the Sundarbans, you can opt for a local boat ride to get to the Netidhopani Watch Tower. Local operators provide boat services that can take you directly to the tower. Make sure to arrange this with a trusted local guide or tour operator. The cost may vary, but expect to pay around BDT 1500-2500 for a round trip. The journey duration will depend on your starting point within the park, but it generally takes 1-2 hours.