If you are looking for a refreshing rendezvous with nature and adventure, a visit to Sundarban will leave you satisfied. Often promoted as the abode of Royal Bengal Tigers, Sundarban is more than scary roars. Affordable and cheap Sundarban tour packages cover several major attractions that will never fail to surprise you.
Top 10 Places to Visit in Sundarbans
With lots of thrill and adventure, the experience of peaceful living in the lap of nature is something that makes the place worth visiting times and again.
1. Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary
Love bird watching? This place will not disappoint you. This sanctuary is seated next to Sundarban tiger reserve and goes by its local name “Sajnekhali Abhayaranya”. It is a home to an eclectic variety of birds. Colourful species of kingfishers, plovers, egrets, sandpipers, sea eagles, herons and many more truly make the place a paradise for ornithologists and amateur bird enthusiasts.
2. Jharkhali
Due to its vantage location, Jharkhali is an excellent spot to explore the largest mangrove forest of the world. The dense forest is marvellous and mysterious. There are bungalows and hotels of the forest department but adventure-seekers spend on the boat to experience nocturnal thrills.
3. Burirdabri Forest Camp
Also known as Burirdabri ecotourism complex, the place belongs to the Basirhat zone of Sundarban Tiger Reserve. Don’t miss the amazing boat ride experience. Dense forest looks creepy. The entire scenario feels rustic and wild, attracting those who never get tired of seeking thrills.
Burirdabari watchtower is another popular spot offering a gorgeous view of the mangrove cage trail meandering to the Rajmongal viewpoint.
4. Kalash Island
Situated next to the Bay of Bengal, the island is famous for its quaint beach and a camp open to tourists. Despite surrounded by a ditch fence, the place is not immune to tigers’ invasion. They are often spotted on the beach, drinking sweet water from a nearby pond. The high chance of spotting tigers makes Kalash Island outing thrilling.
5. Dobanki
Tourists visit the place in a large number with high expectations of tiger sightings. Royal Bengal Tigers often come near the Dobanki watchtower. Tourists also enjoy a half kilometre-long canopy walk and a splendid view of the tiger reserve forest.
You will also get to spot wild boars, chital deer, monitor lizards and diverse species of birds including jungle fowls, eagles, falcons and many more.
6. Haliday Island
Quietly seated on the river Matla, this wildlife sanctuary has a wide variety of flora and fauna. You can see many barking deer, wild pigs, chitals and rhesus monkeys roaming here and there. Tigers also have a strong presence. Various marine species thrive in the sweet water of Matla.
7. Lothian Island
The swamp forest of the island covers a large area of dense mangrove vegetation. Through the walkaround, you will find grassy patches along the banks of the river. Crocodiles and wild cats are easily found. Chital, wild pigs, rhesus monkeys and varieties of colourful birds inhabit the place.
8. Boneycamp
Previously known as Sundarikati Eco Conservation Camp, the place houses a Bonbibi temple, an eco-museum, a watchtower and a few beautiful cottages that allow for nightstay. The watchtower provides a stunning view of the surrounding, including an enclosed park where deer are spotted moving around.
9. Bhagabatput Crocodile Project
The place is famous for the hatchery of estuarine crocodiles and tortoises (of batagur baska species). The dense mangrove forest on the banks of Saptamukhi Estuary offers bewitching natural beauty attracting tourists round the year.
10. Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
This watchtower is the most popular of all watchtowers in Sundarban. Most of the Royal Bengal Tigers are sighted from this tower. You will also get to see a few colourful birds. Many wild animals are spotted drinking water from a nearby sweet pond.
More: 11. Jhingekhali Watchtower
A well-known place for tiger sightseeing! The place houses a Banobibi temple and a variety of beautiful birds including Brahmini kites. Wild animals have strong presence nearby a sweet pond.
