Sundarbans National Park

Sundarbans National Park

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Chital Deer in mangrove forest - Shutterstock / Tareq Uddin Ahmed
India|Asia
74
Wildlife
40
Access
54
Stay
60
Safety
80
Photo
82
Crowds
68
Cost
85
Birding

Sundarbans National Park protects the worlds largest mangrove forest and is one of the most distinctive tiger landscapes anywhere, though sightings are difficult and often indirect. It is especially compelling for mangrove ecology, estuarine wildlife, crocodiles, kingfishers, and boat based exploration.

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Wildlife Species

Bengal Tiger

Rare

Mammal · Best time: Dawn or Dusk

Estuarine Crocodile

Uncommon

Reptile · Best time: All Day

Spotted Deer

Common

Mammal · Best time: Morning

Brown-winged Kingfisher

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Morning

Geography

Terrain
Mangrove forest, tidal rivers, mudflats, estuarine islands
Elevation
Sea level
Climate
Tropical deltaic
Area
About 1330 km2 national park within larger reserve

Weather

Best Months
NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. Temperature
12-34°C
Rainfall
Lower in winter
Humidity
60-95%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Kolkata Airport

Road and boat transfer from gateway jetties

Transport
  • Boat safaris through creek systems
  • Stay on houseboats or lodges
  • Guided estuary wildlife trips

Where to Stay

Boat based safari vessels and floating stays

Budget to Mid-range

Boat Stay · Inside access routes

Lodges in Sundarbans gateway villages

Budget to Mid-range

Lodge · Near embarkation points

Location

21.9490, 88.8960View larger map

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