Sunderban tour

West Bengal encircles some unique destinations to be explored. Several places are behind the curtains and some are very familiar where people intend to have the full view to enjoy. The Sundarban forest is nowadays very popular as the Government of the state is trying promoting the place in every possible ways and thereby improving it as a tourist spot.
The Sundarban forest lies in the vast delta on the Bay of Bengal formed by the super confluence of the Padma, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers across Saiyan southern Bangladesh. The seasonally flooded Sundarbans freshwater swamp forests lie inland from the mangrove forests on the coastal fringe.  It became inscribed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997. The Sundarbans is occupied by water bodies in the forms of river, canals and creeks of width varying from a few meters to several kilometers. The main attractions are the dense forest and the wildlife. Many dwelling places for the travelers have emerged but staying in lounge would be more exciting and adventurous. The interconnected network of waterways makes almost every corner of the forest accessible by boat. The area is known for the eponymous Royal Bengal Tiger (Panther Tigris Tigris), as well as numerous fauna including species of birds, spotted deer, crocodiles and snakes.
The best season to visit the place is September to May but winter months are best to be enjoyed.

PLACES OF INTERESTS

Tiger Project,Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary,Ganga Sagar (Kapil MuniAshram), Piyali,Mayadwip,Kalasdwip,Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary, Bhagabatpur Crocodile Projec,Gosaba,Canning etc.

Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary 

Being very close to Sundarban, the charming tourist place known for lodging, breeding land and for the world biggest estuarine crocodiles is Sajnekhali bird sanctuary.It is considered as one of the parts of Sundarban. The people there, maintain rich variety of birds population and visitors can view different colorful types of Plovers, Sandpipers, Lapwin, and provide a wonderful natural view, to the eyes. At this sanctuary Kingfisher, White Sea Eagle, Whimbrelsand Curfews. Other than a heronry, the Sajnekhali sanctuary has a visitor center, where people can view the Crocodile field, a turtle hatchery, a Mangrove Interpretation, a shark pond centre.

Halliday Island

This Island is located near to south of Sundarban Tiger forest. It is the Wildlife Sanctuary containing the Barking deer and the Lothian Wildlife sanctuary encircled with variety of birds.

Kanak

The beaches, and the shallow waters in Kanak, provide the visitors a wonderful sight from all tourist places. It is the most popular place, for Olive Ridley Turtles, in Sundarban. At the time of breeding season, the Olive Ridley turtles travel from the long distance to these coastal waters. It is unbelievable that, the turtles migrate upriver of about100 km distance, from sea mouth to Sundarban

In Sundarban Tiger forest, tourists can get the local dishes tastefully and specifically cooked for people, by the local chef. Many different varieties are not possible; still they provide the best possible foods, under the strict supervision. Fruits, vegetables come fromthe natural gardens, of their villages, crabs and fresh fishes occupy from the ponds and rivers, chicken from village farms, and get fresh honey from honey collector house.

Netidhopani

Visit the Netidhopani, where the visitors can view the shells, of 400-year-old temples

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Kaikhali Island

If a visitor goes to Sundarban, he/she shouldn’t miss a visit to the pretty Kaikhali Island. With its charming beauty, and natural surroundings, it makes an ideal tourist destination, for all.

Piyali

It is near to Sundarban, just from 48 kms so far. It is the Gateway, for Tiger Reserve. Piyali is very close to Sajnekhali, Netidhopani, and Sudhanyakhali, and 72 kms from Kolkata. It contains a small river, which flows by the green paddy areas, and the wonderful Piyali delta makes this place a charming picnic spot.

For accommodations

There is a Sundarban Jungle camp, near the Bali Island; it contains the Eco Lodge, where you can accommodate with sophisticate rooms, the rooms constructed with rural architectures, and arranged with local furniture. Pleasant room with modern bathrooms, big dining hall, and balcony attached with outer surface, and the atmosphere looks like greenery land, trees and river beside the lodge. There is a pollution free energy, with the powerful generator, arranged backside of the room. Local foods, pure drinking water and the natural surroundings make the people to stay for a long time.

HOW TO REACH

The entry point to Sunderban Tiger Reserve is either Sonakhali via Canning, or Bagna via Dhamakhali. For visiting South 24 Parganas Forest Division, on the western part of river Matla, the entry points are Namkhana, Raidighi or Jharkhali via Canning/Basanti.. Entry Permits are available at Canning, Sonakhali and Bagna for STR and at Canning, Namkhana and Raidighi for Western part of Sunderban Forest.

By Air:

Dum Dum (166kms), is the nearest airport at Kolkata.

By rail:

The nearest railhead is at Canning, 48 kms away. The nearest town is Gosaba, 50 kms away.
Sundarbans is accessible only by riverine waterways. From Kolkata there are suburban trains to Canning and road transport to Namkhana, Raidighi, Sonakhali and Najat from where Motor launch services are available for Sundarbans.

Road:

Above-mentioned embarkation points from Kolkata are: Namkhana (105 km), Sonakhali (100 km), Raidighi (76 km), Canning (64 km), Najat (92 km).
Waterways: Approximate time taken between various points are :
1. From Namkhana - Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project (2.5 hours) Sagar Island (2.5 hours) Jambudwip (3.5 hours)
2. From Sajnekhali - Sudhanyakhali (40 minutes) Buridabri (Tiger Project Area) (5 hours) Netidhopari (3.5 hours) Holiday Island (3 hours)
3. From Sonakhali - Gosaba (1 hour)
4. From Raidighi - Kalas (5 hours)