The world's largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, saltwater crocodiles, and a labyrinth of tidal waterways.
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Cyclone Season & Reduced Access
Sundarbans is in cyclone-prone Bay of Bengal (peak May–October). Forest department may suspend boat tours after severe weather. Best time: November–February (calm seas, tiger sightings near water).
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Sundarbans, by time of day.
Morning
- Royal Bengal Tiger boat safari4h · moderate
- Sudhanyakhali watchtower (tiger & crocodile)2h · easy
- Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary2h · easy
Afternoon
- Dobanki 55-ft aerial canopy walk2h · moderate
- Gosaba island village cycling2h · moderate
About 12h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day4h out
- Royal Bengal Tiger boat safari · morning, 4h
Safari timings are strict — arriving today means you're ready for the early morning tomorrow.
- 2🌿 Nature Day8h out
- Sudhanyakhali watchtower (tiger & crocodile) · morning, 2h
- Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary · morning, 2h
- Dobanki 55-ft aerial canopy walk · afternoon, 2h
- Gosaba island village cycling · afternoon, 2h
Final day in Sundarbans — nature days need early starts — this schedule front-loads the active parts before the heat.
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Plan my Sundarbans tripMust-see highlights
Royal Bengal Tiger boat safari
Mangrove canopy walk
Sudhanyakhali watch tower
Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary
Dobanki canopy walk (55-ft aerial)
Village life at Pakhiralay
Freshwater fishing villages
Sunrise at river confluence
Crocodile & Irrawaddy dolphin sighting
Gosaba island cycling
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Canning 48 km · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (Kolkata) 100 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Sealdah (Kolkata) → Canning
train · 1.5h
₹60
approx.
Kolkata → Godkhali Jetty
cab · 2.5h
₹1,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Sundarbans questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Sundarbans?
The best months are January, December, February. October – March June scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Sundarbans?
Most people spend 2 days in Sundarbans. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 12 hours of activity.
How do you get to Sundarbans?
The nearest railway station is Canning (48 km) and the nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (Kolkata) (100 km). The cheapest common route is Sealdah (Kolkata) → Canning by train, about ₹60 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Sundarbans cost?
Stays start around ₹1,100 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day and entry at ₹150.
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