West Bengal Destinations

Sundarbans National Park- Realm of the Royal Bengal Tiger

Shrouded in mystery and menace, the sweltering mangrove jungles of Sunderbans are the haunt of the Royal Bengal Tiger. This intense wilderness, amidst a maze of interconnected waterways, is a truly wild terrain. A UNESCO Heritage Site, Sundarbans is your ticket to a surreal jungle experience

Major Attractions of Sundarbans National Park

The Topography

The delta, formed at the confluence of Ganga, Brahmaputra & Meghna Rivers, is the world’s largest estuary and extends from India to Bangladesh. The National Park, however, covers an area of around 1400km2 with ever-changing contours due to shifting tides & silt deposits. Its topography consists of tiny islands, mostly uninhabited, a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and dense mangrove swamp.

The Vegetation

The vegetation in the park mainly comprises of mainly of Sundari trees, a special & endangered mangrove species. The park is home to over 26 different kinds of mangroves that form its unique ecosystem.

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Inhabitants of Sundarbans National Park

Mammals and Other Species

The park is home to around 180 Royal Bengal Tigers. Its other inhabitants include macaque, fishing cat, leopards, wild boar, Indian grey mongoose, flying fox, pangolin, chital, estuarine crocodiles, rare Ganges dolphins, and highly endangered Olive Ridley turtles.

Birds of Sundarbans

Designated a Ramsar Site, Sunderbans are home to around 286 bird species. Spotted dove, rose-ringed parakeet, kingfisher, partridge, heron, Caspian terns, seagull, plover, pintail and many other birds may be spotted here.

Boat Safari in Sundarbans National Park

The river-riddle swamp of Sundarbans can only be navigated on a boat. As your boats floats through the many channels & creeks; a sense of serenity blankets all your senses. And the thrill takes over as you watch a tiger lurking on the jungle infested shores or taking a swim in a creek. Spot deer, monkeys, wild boar and other animals as you negotiate narrow channels. Sunderbans boat safari is a dreamy experience in the back of beyond.

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Best Time to Visit Sundarbans National Park

Sunderbans National Park is best visited in the winter months from October to April as the animals come out of the dense jungles to soak in the sun.

How to Reach Sundarbans National Park

By Air- Netaji Subhash Chandra Airport, Kolkata, around 100kms away, is the closest airport.
By Train- Canning Railway Station, around 48kms from Sunderbans, is the nearest railhead.
By Road- Well-laid routes and highways connect Sunderbans National Park to various cities in West Bengal and other surrounding states.
A place of incredible beauty tinged with a sense of danger; Sundarbans’ appeal lies in its haunting ambience. Our Sundarbans Safari Tour takes you to these mangrove thickets for once-in-lifetime-experience.