All you need to know about Sundarbans National Park in Kolkata
With the beauty of the tall mangrove trees and the rich beauty of the wilderness roaming freely in the park, Sunderbans National Park is one of the must visit place for all the people that visit the vibrant city of Kolkata. The sunderbans national park is one of the only wildlife sanctuary in the world which has tigers in amalgamation to the mangrove jungle and that too tigers that can swim. The national park is located in the area of the large sunderban tiger reserve which was created in 1973. The buffer zone of the park is a very famous spot for bird watching. The park also has major attractions of reptiles, birds, monkeys, wild boar and deer. The national park is located in the proximity to the Nilgiri valley and is known for its rich enriching serenity and picturesque aura.
Accommodation
There are a number of resorts and hotels around the park. Some of them include the following with the tariff of INR/night:
| Hotels/ Resorts Name | Avg. Stay Cost for Night |
|---|---|
| Royal Sunderban Wild Resort | INR 716 |
| tora Eco Resort And Life Experience Center | INR 3833 |
| Sunderbans Tiger Camp | INR 17062 |
| Sunderban Residency | INR 2240 |
| Solitary Nook | INR 2455 |
| Royal Bengal Resort | INR 1791 |
| Swabhumi Guest house | INR 1605 |
| Prakrity Village Resort Sunderbans | INR 1232 |
| Country Club Chanakyapuri | INR 1580 |
| Hotel Girish | INR 1333 |
How to Reach
The nearest railway station to the national park is the Canning Junction Railway station which is around 48 kms away from the national park and located in the heart of the city. From the railway station you can take any public transport. The nearest airport is the Netaji Subhash International Airport at Dumdu, Kolkata which is around 112 kms away from the national park.
Entry Timings
The entry timings for the park are from 8:30 AM in the morning till 4:00 PM in the evening. The safari timings are same as well. However, no boat rides are allowed after 6:00 PM.
Entry Fees
The Entry fee charged from Indians nationals is INR 60 and from foreign nationals is INR 200. Also, there is a INR 400 boat entry fee charged per day. While on the boat ride it is compulsory to be accompanied by a guide on the boat which costs INR 400 for Indians and INR 700 for foreigners.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit the national park is from late September till February so that you can explore the rich beauty of the park with all its pristine naturalness.