FAQ Sundarbans National Park Know Everything- Sundarban Tour from Kolkata
FAQ Sundarbans National Park Know Everything- Sundarban Tour from Kolkata
Q. What is the best time to visit Sundarbans?
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The best time to visit the Sundarbans, a mangrove forest region in the southern part of Bangladesh and the eastern part of India, is during the winter months, from November to February. This is considered the peak tourist season for several reasons:
- Pleasant Weather: During this time, the weather is relatively cool and dry, making it comfortable for exploring the area. The temperatures are milder, and humidity is lower compared to the hot and rainy monsoon season.
- Wildlife Viewing: The cooler weather increases your chances of spotting wildlife, including the famous Bengal tiger, as they are more active when the weather is not excessively hot.
- Accessibility: The water levels in the delta are more stable during the winter months, making it easier to navigate the waterways by boat. Many of the park’s areas are accessible during this time.
- Bird Watching: The Sundarbans is home to a wide variety of bird species, and winter is a great time for birdwatching as many migratory birds visit the area during this season.
Q. How can I plan my Sundarban tour package? How to visit Sundarban?
A. Sundarbans National Park is located about a hundred kilometres from Kolkata. There are several places where you can take overnight accommodation and then you can go for boat Safari tour starting from half day or one day or 2 days tour. The places which provide decent accommodations are Pakhirala Village, Bali Island, Dayapur Island, these are located opposite Sajnekhali watch tower. Otherwise you can stay at Jharkali which is closer to the core area of the forest take the boat tours. About Safari will charge you anything between INR 3000 to 6000 per day depending upon the season you are travelling. The cost of jungle entry guide charges over and above this. Or you can avail a Sundarban tour package from Kolkata which covers all expenses.
Q. Is Sundarban safe to visit? Is Sundarban safe for tourists?
A. Sundarban is the worlds largest mangrove forests in the planet earth. What makes it more unique is the presence of Royal Bengal Tiger. Crocodiles are found in abundance in these forest. There has not been a single instance of Tiger or Crocodile attack on the tourists. Whenever you are entering the forests you need to take a mandatory guide along. People also inquire about mosquitoes and other insects, but you can be rest assured that there is no problems from them either.
Q. What are the park entry charges to Sundarbans?
A. As of 15/04/2021 For a single day tour to Sundarbans covering Sajnekhali, Sudhayakhali & DoBanki Watch Towers the entry charges are as follows. Boat Entry To Jungle Rs 500 for Indians & Rs 1000 for Non Indians. Per Head Entry Charges for Indians is Rs 100 & Rs 200 for Non Indians. Guide Charges Is Rs 500 for Indians and for Non Indians It is Rs 1000/-. For Bonnie Camp and Kalash Island the same charges apply. For Nethidhopani Watchtowers which is only watchtower inside the core area all the charges are double. These charges sometimes changes due to peak season so you can call us before planning Sundarban tour package.
**About Guide The guides in the Sundarbans are local villagers with some extent of education and lot of knowledge about the jungle & animals. But the guides are not very competent in any other language that Bengali. If you are looking for a professional guide with knowledge of English and Hindi then you need to book one separately.
Q. How can I go for Sundarban tour packages from Kolkata?
A. By Train- From Kolkata you can go to Sunderbans by a train till Canning (1 Hours) from Sealdah Station In Kolkata, and then take road transport till Godhkhali (1 Hours). From Godkhali you need to cross ferry and reach Gosaba Town (30 Minutes). From there you need to take a auto van or mechanized rickshaw van for about 45 minutes to reach Pakhirala Village where accommodation is available in various resorts & Lodges. Alternately from Canning you can take Bus, Auto or shared Jeep transportation to Jharkhali where you will find accommodation. If you are travelling by train remember these trains are public transports and does not have any reservation systems or any 1st class or 2nd class compartments. These are suburban daily commute trains for lakhs of people who come and return to the City regularly for employments & other requirements. Sometimes they tend to get overcrowded and becomes very unpleasant for tourists.
By Road- There are two popular roads connecting to Sundarban. One via Baruipur Canning which is about 100 kms from Kolkata and takes about 4 hours drive due to heavy traffic. The other road is via Basanti Highway which is longer distance but the traffic is low hence the journey time is little less. So if you want to approach Sundarbans Via Godkhali you will be dropped there and take the same ferry & land route to Pakhirala. However if you want to go to Jharkhali you can directly reach there by driving your car.
Q. What is famous in Sundarbans? What is Sundarbans famous for?
A. The Sundarbans forest is home to many rare and globally threatened wildlife species such as the estuarine crocodile (Crocodilus porosus), royal Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris), Water monitor lizard (Varanus salvator), Gangetic dolphin (Platinista gangetica), and olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). The forest in India is divided into the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and 24 Parganas (South) Forest Division, and is the only mangrove forest in the world where tigers are found.
Q. How can I plan my Sundarban tour packages?
A. Sundarban National Park can be explored in multiple ways. If you are a solo or two traveler its best to join groups leaving every Friday and Saturday for 1 Night & 2 Night Sundarban Tour packages. But if you have head strength is more than 5 then you can customize your tour any day of the week. Even day tour from Kolkata is a organised by us which is bit hectic yet can fit into your hectic schedule. Luxury tour packages like AC House Boat, Luxury resort accommodation, photography tour, adventure tours are also available on request. Request your call to our number for further details and we can customized Sundarban tour package.
Q. How many tigers are in Sundarbans?
A. The latest estimate suggest the tiger numbers in the Indian Sunderbans indicate an increase in the population of big cats. According to the West Bengal Forest Department, the tiger count for the year 2019-20 rose to 96, from 88 in 2018-19. However if you are traveling to sight the Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild then you might be in for disappointment, because tiger sightings are very rare but not impossible. There is a Jharkhali Tiger rescue center which captures these creatures which come into the villages for easy prey as they could either be injured or old to hunt. You can take a look at these royal creatures in captivity here along with some Crocodile too.
Q. What are the chances of sighting tigers in Sundarban Tour Packages?
A. The latest estimates suggest the royal bengal tiger numbers in the Indian Sunderbans indicate an increase in the population of big cats. According to the West Bengal Forest Department, the tiger count for the year 2019-20 rose to 96, from 88 in 2018-19. However if you are traveling to sight the Royal Bengal Tigers in the wild then you might be in for disappointment, because tiger sightings are very rare but not impossible. There is a Jharkhali Tiger rescue center which captures these creatures which come into the villages for easy prey as they could either be injured or old to hunt. You can take a look at these royal creatures in captivity here along with some Crocodile too.
