General Information

History

In order to learn about the history of this place, you need to go through 200 and 300 AD. This is one of the cities that was constructed through Chand Sadagar and was found during the time of Forest Baghmara block. It was during the Mughal reign, Mughal kings were giving their forests on lease to the Sunderbans residents. There were numerous criminals that were taking their revenge through Emperor Akbar and his advanced armies. There have been a lot of stories that many got attacked through tigers and all buildings that were developed during that time had felt in Dacoits, salt smugglers and Portuguese Pirates hands. People can get a lot of evidences from the main site that is Netidhopani and there are various other places and they are scattered in Sundarbans. Forests legal status was undergoing through a major change and it was at this point of time only that scientific management was brought into the picture. Persians were the first people who have prepared a map of the same and during the 1764 year proprietary rights have been confiscated through Alamgir second, Mughal Emperor and then East India British Company, 1757. Moreover, British were not at all expert and skilled with mangrove forests. It was in 1860s that systematic management started taking place and which led to the development of Forest Department in Bengal Province, British India.

Best Time To Visit

It is recommended to plan your visit during the May and September. If you want to enjoy the view of Bengal Royal tiger then plan your visit during winter months.

How To Get There

By Air: Kolkata is adjacent airport that is 112 kms

By Rail: Canning is adjacent railway station that is 48 km.

By Road: You can easily get road buses through Kolkata for going to Namkhana i.e. 105 km, Raidighi- 75 km, Najat-90 km and Sonakhali 100 km and all of them are easily accessible through Riverine waterways.

By Water

You can also avail facility of motor launch and they are easily accessible from Namkhana – Bhagabatpur, Sagar Island- Jambudwip- Crocodile Project; Sudhanyakhali-Buridabri- Sajnekhali- Holiday Island.

Things To Do In National Park

This is one of the most beautiful parks and you would get to view numerous flowing rivers. Tourism department has also launched local boats and they are known as M.V.Madhukar and M.V. Chitrarekha. You can also enjoy checking out wild animals through boat safaris and make sure to visit Netidhopani Watchtower, Haliday Island and breeding crocodile farm, Sagar Island, Bird Sanctuary Sajankhali and Kanak.

Location Map

Accommodation

If you are searching for accommodation facility, then check out the rent houses and forest lodge homes and they are easily available at Sajnekhali, Piyali and Bakkhali. Cruise has also come up with MV sarbajaya and MV chitralekha and they have modern lodging amenities too. You can also check out the Tiger Sunderban camo and that is located at Dayapur island and this is one of the marvelous resorts. You can also find Jungle Sunderbans camp that is present at Bali Island and this is being run through Tourism Help group and it is having collaboration with localities members and communities along with Conservation Bali society.

Banani Resort

Tourists are recommended that they should plan their stay at Banani resort and it is one of the most lavishing resorts and it is located at Pakhirala and it is only 8ms through Gosaba. It is the only inhabited places located in sundarban forests. Tourists would get access to all the modern amenities and that includes beautiful fixtures and furniture. This is situated on River Bidya and some of the facilities provided here include- attached bathroom, Sky TV, 24 X7 customer support, daily hot and cold water facilities and beautiful lawn and processed water for drinking purposes. You would also get access to the organic vegetables and all rooms in this hotel have been equipped with intercom and telephone facilities.

Facilities Include

Chital Torirt Lodge

Tourists can also plan their stay at Sunder Chital resort and it is situated in close proximity to Mangrove forests and this is one of the most marvelous tourists lodge. Moreover, it has been constructed between flourishing and thick green forests and you can get to see some of the most amazing picturesque and exotic wildlife as well. In fact, this is one of the perfect accommodations especially, if you love wildlife. This lodge would provide you with all the up-to-date amenities and customers would get access to the elevated level of satisfaction and they can enjoy this place completely.

Accommodation Facilities

This is one of the largest lodges and it is having paramount storage of sixty beddings and they would provide you with the quality amenities.

Dining Facilities

It takes care of your dining facilities as well and provided you with a meal of 3 times and food is perfect.

Recreational Facilities

This lodge also provides recreational and entertainment facilities as well and it has water launched that can be easily accessed at Namkhana and Sonekhali. You can also enjoy the services of watercraft to various islands and visit some of the magnificent places such as cruise, tiger projects and many more.