Sunderban Delta: A Realm of Mangroves and Royal Bengals
Explore the Sunderban Delta: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and the world's largest mangrove forests.
The Sunderban Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world's largest mangrove forest, a realm of tangled roots and tidal waterways shared by India and Bangladesh. It's a biodiversity hotspot and the last stronghold of the Royal Bengal tiger.
A brief summary to Sunderban Delta
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Local tips
- Visit between October and March for pleasant weather and active wildlife.
- Obtain necessary travel permits from the Forest Department or through a tour operator.
- Carry sufficient cash as ATMs are unavailable within the National Park.
- Maintain silence during wildlife spotting to increase your chances of seeing animals.
- Respect the local culture and adhere to guidelines set by forest authorities.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Kolkata, take a local train from Sealdah Railway Station to Canning. Trains are frequent. From Canning, hire a bus or auto-rickshaw to Godkhali, Sonakhali, Namkhana, or Raidighi, which serve as boat access points to the Sundarbans. Costs: * Train fare (Sealdah to Canning): INR 20-30 [ESTIMATE BASED ON GENERAL LOCAL TRAIN FARES] * Bus fare (Canning to Godkhali/Sonakhali/Namkhana/Raidighi): INR 30-50 [ESTIMATE BASED ON GENERAL LOCAL BUS FARES] * Auto-rickshaw (Canning to Godkhali/Sonakhali/Namkhana/Raidighi): INR 200-300 [ESTIMATE]
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Taxi/Ride-Share
Hire a taxi or ride-share from Kolkata directly to Godkhali, Sonakhali, Namkhana, or Raidighi. These are the main entry points for boat services to the Sundarbans. Costs: * Taxi/Ride-Share (Kolkata to Godkhali/Sonakhali/Namkhana/Raidighi): INR 2,500 - 4,000 [ESTIMATE]
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Boat
From Godkhali, Sonakhali, Namkhana, or Raidighi, hire a boat to explore the Sundarbans. Boat rentals vary depending on the size and duration. It is compulsory to hire a guide per boat. Costs: * Small Mechanized Boat: INR 500 per hour (up to 10 people) * Big Luxury Boats: INR 3,000 minimum for 3 hours * Forest Guide Charges: INR 700-1000 per day (Indians), INR 2000 per day (Foreigners)
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Sundarban Forest Tours
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Lord Canning House
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Sundarban Zero Point
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Sridharkati Indo-Bangladesh border
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Unmissable attractions to see
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gangetic delta
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Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project
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Pathar Pratima Island
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Bakkhali Sunset Point
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Mukti Sabuj Diganta Sunderban Observatory Tower
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Dhaki Picnic Spot
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Jatar Deul
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Netidhopani Watch Tower
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SUNDARBAN ISHANI TRAVELING ZONE
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Essential places to dine
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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