Sunderbans

Sunderbans, where the Ganga softly flows, desilting itself, making a perfect union with the deep, blue sea. Sunderbans, also the home of the ferocious and the dreaded Royal Bengal tigers. Thickly wooded, dark and mysterious, the Sunderbans offers a fascinating peep into the lives of the `lords of the wild'. The creeks, at one time, abounded with ferocious crocodiles and tigers. They roam free even today. During the autumn months of September-October, Sunderbans see the arrival of hundreds of thousands of beautiful birds on their winter-long `excursions'. Besides these, there are deer, wild boars, monkeys and snakes. Gosaba, the nearest settlement, offers a launch or boat, guide and other facilities to the curious and enthusiastic visitor.

ACCESS

Calcutta to Canning by train or by road. From Canning to Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge via Gosaba by waterways.

ACCOMMODATION

Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge, Sunderban District.