Tour
Explore Sundarban
Sundarban consists of 102 islands in which 54 are inhabited, remaining are for forest area. These islands are interconnected with the waterways; therefore, you can access every corner of the jungle. The number of Sundarban Tigers are increasing, now the counting is 96.The Sundari Tree (Heritiera littoralis) is the key for the naming of Sundarban. It is believed that Sundarban name came from this tree name.Gosaba is the mainland of Sundarban (13ft from sea level) is the starting point for forest area. Local people most of them are dependent on Jungle or River for their daily livelihood. For honey collection they depend on Jungle. “Mouli” is the local name for those people collect honey from Jungle. This is very risky job, they collect honey from deep dense forest. Local fishermen collect fishes and crabs on those connecting creek.
Sajnekhali Watch Tower
Sajnekhali Watch Tower is counted among the most renowned watch towers in the park. The reason behind its popularity is its close proximity to a number of resorts in the Sunderban area. This place also serves as the head office of the forest department. A tourist can obtain the permission to enter the national park from this spot only. The watch tower can accommodate 20 people at a time. The major attractions in this region are Bono Bini Temple, Mangrove Interpretation Center and the tourist lodge of the Bengal Tourism Department. This watch tower makes exploring the wilderness fun and easy. Especially, the bird lovers get a special spectacle of avifauna species such as Pelican, Kingfishers, Plovers, Lap Wings, White Bellied Sea Eagle, Whimprel, Curfews, and Sandpipers.
Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
Sudhanyakhali Watch tower is the perfect place from where a wildlife freak can spot a tiger. The watch tower can hold 25 people at a time. There is a pond having sweet water behind the watch tower. Wild animals use to come and drink water at this point. There is vast grassland behind the pond which endows an invigorating site of the wilds. Other than the tigers, one can also spot other wildlife species such as crocodiles, wild boars and axis deer.
Do Ban Ki Watch Tower
Sudhanyakhali Watch tower is the perfect place from where a wildlife freak can spot a tiger. The watch tower can hold 25 people at a time. There is a pond having sweet water behind the watch tower. Wild animals use to come and drink water at this point. There is vast grassland behind the pond which endows an invigorating site of the wilds. Other than the tigers, one can also spot other wildlife species such as crocodiles, wild boars and axis deer.
Netidhopani Watch Tower
This watch tower is linked with the famous tale of Lakhindari and Behula. It is said that on the extreme right of the woods, there is a road edified by King Pratap Aditya in order to protect the coastal area. The tower can accommodate 20 people at a time and it also embraces a sweet water lake in close proximity.
Bhagatpur Crocodile Project
This area is an abode of the largest estuarine crocodiles. It embraces a famous hatchery and sanctuary making it a well-liked tourist charm in Sunderban.