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Sundarban Tiger Reserve Boat Safari, West Bengal
Organizer: West Bengal Forest Department (Sundarban Tiger Reserve) — permits, routes & guard; boats by registered private operators
Sundarban Tiger Reserve, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
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- When
- Sep–Mar · boat safari
- Where
- Sundarban Tiger Reserve, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
- Charges
- Not officially published
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Event essentials
Government-permitted boat/launch safaris through the Sundarbans mangrove tiger reserve — the only way to explore the delta is by waterway, with the Forest Department issuing boat licences (BLC) and tourist permits. Note this is a boat safari, not a jeep safari.
In season · open
Recurring · Seasonal — runs every year
How it runs: Sundarban Tiger Reserve is regulated by the West Bengal Forest Department (entry + boat permits, fixed routes and a mandatory guide/guard), while the boats are run by registered private boat operators.
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- Best time
- November to February (cool, dry winter) most comfortable for boat safaris
- Organiser
- West Bengal Forest Department (Sundarban Tiger Reserve) — permits, routes & guard; boats by registered private operators
- Listing status
- Publicly sourced
Charges & inclusions
Charges: Not published — we don't state a figure we can't verify. Confirm on the linked source before paying.
Inclusions: Not officially published.
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Sundarban Tiger Reserve, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Location as listed — an exact map pin has not been published.
Getting there
South 24 Parganas, WB; from Kolkata by road to jetties like Godkhali/Gosaba, then boat. Nearest railhead Canning
Highlights
- Boat safaris through the world's largest mangrove delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Chance to spot the Royal Bengal tiger, estuarine crocodiles and dolphins
- 200+ bird species plus the rare Northern River Terrapin programme
- Watchtowers at Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Dobanki (canopy/mangrove walk)
- Winding tidal creeks and dense mangrove scenery
Source & status
- Listing status
- Publicly sourced
- Information source
- West Bengal Forest Department (Sundarban Tiger Reserve) — permits, routes & guard; boats by registered private operators
- Last checked
- 2026-08-20
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Sundarban Tiger Reserve official Eco-Tourism / boat-safari pagehttps://sundarbantigerreserve.org/?tab=EtMore adventures, safaris & festivals
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Frequently asked questions
Government-permitted boat/launch safaris through the Sundarbans mangrove tiger reserve — the only way to explore the delta is by waterway, with the Forest Department issuing boat licences (BLC) and tourist permits. Note this is a boat safari, not a jeep safari.
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