Sundarbans Diary-How to Reach Mangrove Forest? Where to Visit? Affordable Fooding & Staying-MDWIX Travel.

Sundarbans-Travelling through Asian Largest Mangrove Forest.

How to reach Sundarban from Kolkata or Sealdah or Howrah?

It was a whimsical trip to Sundarbans forest. It was winter vacation in West Bengal School during the last Sarasvati Puja in 2025. It was a pleasant time to reach to the sea shore or forest vicinity to bay of Bengal in India or Bangladesh. First we thought to reach at Bakkhali, the deep seashore of Bengal but we had visited several places there earlier. So we replanned to go the largest Asian mangrove site at Sundarbans forest. We had learnt about it's glory as the birth place of Royal Bengal Tiger. It is also regarded as the World Heritage sites of India among the other 42 sites. We talked to our family members about the visit to Sundarbans.

Sundarban Diary

They are highly interested of the tour plan. The kids are fond of seeing the free movement of the royal animal of the forest. We called some of our office colleagues. Four families from our office mate came forward to take part in the journey. According we planned to reach Sundarban on 4th of February 2025 and stay there up to 6th of February. We decided to meet at Kolkata on 3th of February. 2025. Then we started our journey for Sundarban.

Since we are from Sagardighi, Murshidabad, we boarded on Kaviguru Express at Sagardighi Railway Station at 8.15 Hrs. on dated 03.02.2025. We reached at Konnagar at 12.30hrs. As we had to take lunch, we reached to Rabi's hotel in Konnagar. It was a popular hotel for tasty lunch. It was the day of Sarasvati Puja, they had arranged for sacred lunch with Khichri and Labra. These are the favorite dishes for my soulmate, Washina, but unfortunately it was mostly ended. Anyhow we finished our lunch with rice and pulses. Then we had taken Toto to reach to our resident at Shriram Grand city at about 2 PM. We had stayed the night and next day on 4th of February we started our journey from Konnagar Station. First we reached to Howrah Railway Station at around 5.30 Hrs. and took cab for Sealdah Station. There were all our tour mates met at Sealdah Railway Station. We boarded on Canning Local at 6.45 Hrs.

How to Reach Sundarban from Kolkata, Sealdah?

From Sealdah Railway Station there are Local Railway service at an interval of half an hour, and it is a one hour journey up to Canning city. The journey from Sealdah to Sundarban was a thrilling adventure. Travel lovers take pleasure through the bustling streets of Kolkata, the scenic country side of Wet Bengal. It ended finally at the heart of the Sundarban delta. Here we are trying to share the glimpse of our journey.

As we boarded local train at Sealdah station, the hustle and bustle of the city slowly gave away to the rhythmic clickety-clack of the train wheels on the tracks. The train chugs out of the station passing through several sub-urban stations like Park Circus, Gariahat, Ballygunj, Bhaga Jatin, Jadavpur, Garia, Sonarpur and so on. High rise building like south city malls and busy streets are giving way to smaller towns and villages.

As we left the city behind, the landscape transformed into a picturesque countryside. As the train passed through the district of South 24 Parganas. It increased the scenery of rural and idyllic.

After one hour of train journey, we reached at Canning town station. It is the last major stop before entering the Sundarban delta. Then we were taken to Sonakhali, a small town at the bank of branch river of Vidyadhari. There are several connectivity by road or waterways to reach to Gosaba. it is the gateway to the land of Sundarbans. We had booked the launch services of Das travel agency. We boarded on the boat called Bhagabat. It was a family cruise with the eight bed capacity. We were amazed to welcome of the das agency. Then we had given tiffin at 10 hrs. on date 04.02.2025. We were taken first to Hamilton house. Then taken to the municipality park. It is a showcase of tribal culture and ethnicity. Then we are taken to Gosaba, Pakhiralaya, the land of birds. It is a tranquil place in the arm of Sundarbans. We embarked for our homestay at Hotel Parijaee, a farm land full of flowers and natural resources. We stayed there at nights pleasantly with delicious foods. We were amazed with Santali dance with folk song.

Next day on 5th February, we started our journey for the deep forest through branches of river Vidyadhari. We moved for the Sundarban with our launch. It is the network of rivers, canals and mangrove forest. We reached at Sajnekhali. It is a great place for wildlife lovers. It is small epitome of a zoo consists of several species of wild life. Then we went to Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower. It offers the views of the surroundings of mangrove forest. Then we reached to Dobanki Watch tower. There is a walking canopy of 500 Mtr. with a safeguard covering wire net. We were lucky to see the paw impression of tiger. It was awesome journey through river matala. We saw a transparent bifurcation two different streams of different colour. It is the connectivity of five rivers called Panchmukhi, the five river meeting point. Then we reached to Jharkhali Tiger Reserve. It is the rescue Centre of the wound or retired heart wild animal. We saw three tigers kept for rehabilitation. Then we came back to our guest house. We had the immense pleasure at our cottage.

Next we started our return journey to Canning. We reached at Sonakhali at around 15.00 hrs. We took local train at 15.15 Hrs. We returned at Sealdah Station 16.15 Hrs.

Why does Sundarbans Forest, the Indian World Heritage Sites attract the tourists?

Sundarban, the majestic realm of the Bengal tiger. The symphony of nature's splendor resonates in every whisper of the wind. The enchanting land of the mangroves, a labrynthenine tapestry of twisted roots and gnarled branches, stretches as far as eye wander. A verdant expanse of emerald and olive hues. It seems to shimmer an dance in the golden light of dawn and dusk.

The sun rises over the Sundarban, a fiery orb. It bursts forth from the horizon, casting a warm glow over the forest. It looks like a master painter's brush strokes on a canvas of unparalleled beauty. The misty veil that shrouds the forest, a diaphanous curtain of vapour and dew. It slowly lifts, revealing the majestic grandeur of the mangroves. It's trunks are sturdy and strong. Their canopies are a vibrant tapestry of leaves and flowers.

The forest floor, a soft and spongy carpet of mud and moss, invites the foot to tread upon it's gentle surface. It seems the rustling of leaves and snapping of twigs beneath the feet serve. It reminds of the forest's vibrant and pulsating life. The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers. It heads aroma of ripening fruits, and the musky scent of the tiger's lair, a potent mixture. It intoxicates the senses and beckons the soul to surrender to the majesty of natures.