Because of its wildlife and unique ecosystem, the Sundarbans was inscribed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. ... Several overnight tours and day trips into the Sundarbans operate out of Kolkata.

Thankfully, the diversity of wildlife in Sundarban extends well beyond the tiger. One can see many animals with moderate to high probability during a short tour of Sundarban.

Most tour operators provide a 2-3 days tour and then drop guests back at the spot where they were received from. Furthermore, to visit the Sundarbans, a forest permit is required. Things to know ...

If you are fond of adventure, photography, and wildlife, then definitely go on a tour of some forests. ... Kanha to Sundarbans; 5 India's safest and most picturesque forest getaways. 1w.

The forest department has imposed a complete ban on tourists into the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve area from 15 June to 15 September for the third consecutive year, citing wildlife breeding concerns.

We take a cruise through the vast Sundarbans mangrove forest, an area straddling southern Bangladesh and eastern India that teems with wildlife, from Bengal tigers to crocodiles and dolphins.