SundarbansTravel Guide

Cruise the tidal creeks of the Sundarbans in search of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, along with deer and crocodiles on the banks.

Climb a watchtower overlooking a waterhole and visit a small museum on mangrove ecology and wildlife.

One of the most popular wildlife-viewing towers, overlooking a clearing frequently visited by deer, wild boar, and occasionally tigers.

Walk along an elevated metal walkway through the mangrove canopy for a tiger's-eye view of the forest below.

Stay with a local family to experience island life, home-cooked Bengali food, and stories of living alongside tigers.

Drift quietly through narrow creeks spotting kingfishers, herons, eagles, and migratory birds among the mangrove roots.

Visit a crocodile breeding centre where saltwater crocodiles of all ages can be seen up close in protected enclosures.

Watch the sky turn orange over the wide tidal river as fishing boats head home for the evening.

Wander through a fishing village to see traditional boat-building, dried-fish processing, and honey-collecting culture.

A remote watchtower beside the ruins of an old temple, deep in core tiger territory and rich in birdlife.