West Bengal · 4 destinations & hidden spots
Sundarbans Mangrove Delta & Tiger Biosphere
Serving as the primary entry point for boat safaris into the Sundarbans National Park, Sajnekhali features a high watchtower overlooking the confluence of Matla and Gumdi rivers. It houses a mangrove interpretation center, Bono Bibi shrine, sweet water pond attracting wildlife, and a breeding pond for the Batagur baska terrapin.
Sundarbans Mangrove Delta & Tiger Biosphere
Dobanki offers an extraordinary experience with its 496-meter-long caged aerial canopy walkway suspended 20 feet above the forest floor. Visitors safely traverse above mangrove roots and tidal creeks, gaining bird's-eye views of spotted deer, monitor lizards, kingfishers, and the occasional wandering Royal Bengal tiger.
Hidden Gem
Sundarbans Mangrove Delta & Tiger Biosphere
Steeped in Bengali folk mythology, Netidhopani houses the remains of a 400-year-old brick temple where washerwoman Neti Dhopani is said to have aided Behula on her mythological river journey. The watchtower overlooks a freshwater watering hole frequently visited by tigers and estuarine crocodiles.
Sundarbans Mangrove Delta & Tiger Biosphere
Considered the premier watchtower in the Sundarbans for spotting the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, Sudhanyakhali overlooks an extensive sweet water pond surrounded by cleared mudflats. Animals congregate here to drink, creating prime photography opportunities for spotted deer, wild boars, and saltwater crocodiles.