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Why to visit Sundarban National Park
The Sundarbans National Park, the world's largest mangrove belt and largest delta, and the legendary Royal Bengal Tigers' home, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The Sundarbans National Park is the most well-known tiger zone in the world since it is home to the biggest population of Bengal tigers.
Highlights of the Sundarbans National Park:
- The Sundarbans National Park is home to several bird, reptile, and saltwater crocodile species in addition to the Royal Bengal Tigers.
- The national park is well known for the Monitor Lizard, Estuarine Crocodile, and Olive Ridley Turtle in addition to being the largest tiger reserve.
- The Indian Park runs an Olive Ridley Turtle conservation program. Other mammalian species including the leopard, Javan rhinoceros, Indian rhinoceros, swamp deer, and others can be found in the forest.
- Most Sundari trees can be found in this forest. With its meandering rivers, springs, creeks, and estuaries, the Sundarbans represent wilderness.
- The Nilkamalor Hiron Point and Katka viewpoints, which provide excellent views of wildlife in the forest, should definitely be visited.
Activities to do in Sundarban National Park:
- Boat Safaris: The boat safaris run by the government come in large and small sizes, with the former being suitable for longer and the latter for shorter trips.
- Timings: The duration is 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. After 6:00 PM, boats are not allowed within.
- Cruise Tour: You can visit Sudhanyakhali, Sajnekhali, Jhingakhali, and Dobanki watchtowers on the two-night cruise offered by the West Bengali government.
- Timings: A 2N/3D tour will begin in Kolkata at 8:00 AM on Day 1 and conclude there at 5:00 PM on Day 3.
- Reserving and Cost: On the West Bengal Tourism website, you can make online reservations. The price varies according to the ship's section you reserve.
- Private Cruises Tour: Private cruise cruises are also offered; they range from 2 night/3 day economical tours to 6 night/7 day opulent vacations. The price varies depending on the amenities.
- Timings: Every cruise tour typically begins at 8:00 am and ends between 5:00 and 5:00:30 pm.
- Cost: The cost ranges from INR 2,000 per person to INR 50,000 per person.
- Private Boat Tour: If you only have a day to spend exploring the river, you can also rent a boat from a privately managed company.
- Timings: It begins at eight in the morning and ends between five and five thirty in the evening.
- Cost: Overnight stays are an additional INR 600 per person, with all meals starting at INR 950 per person.
Entrance Fees at Sundarban National Park:
The entrance cost to Sundarbans National Park is INR 60 for Indian citizens and INR 200 for foreign visitors approximately.
