West Bengal, India
Sundarbans
Mangrove creeks, Bengal tigers and village life by boat.
The world's largest mangrove delta is explored by boat: narrow creeks, crocodiles on mudbanks, kingfishers and, with luck, a swimming tiger. Village homestays add folk music and fresh fish.
Places we love here
Food
Bengali fish thali
Prawn malai curry and bhetki on the boat.
Experiences
Creek boat safari
Full-day boat through narrow mangrove channels.
Nature · lesser-known
Dobanki canopy walk
An elevated caged walkway above the mangroves.
Nature
Sajnekhali watchtower
A watchtower and the forest interpretation centre.
Culture
Village walk & folk songs
Evening Bonbibi songs with your homestay host.