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At a glance
District: South 24 Parganas Permit: For foreigners: Jt Sec,
By Road: 100 kms from Kolkata Forests, Govt of West Bengal,
to Sonakhali, from where 4th Floor, G-Block, Writers Bldg,
launches ferry passengers to Kolkata; Ph 22145048
Sunderbans. Other access points ..................................................
include Namkhana, Bakkhali and Major fauna: Tiger, salt water
Hingalganj, about 105, 132 and crocodile, fishing cat, wild boar,
69 kms from Kolkata, respectively. mongoose, cheetal
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Nearest Airport: Kolkata (112 kms) Where to stay: Forest lodge and
Nearest Railhead: Canning forest rest-houses are available
(48 kms) at Sajnekhali, Bakkhali and Piyali.
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Open all year round; though Private accommodation also
monsoons are best avoided available.
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Best time to visit: Oct-March
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