If you are looking for a calm and peaceful getaway, look no further than theworld’s largest mangrove forest, Sundarbans. These forests in West Bengal are home to over three lakh tigers, making it a wonderful place to spot these majestic beings in their natural habitat. Endangered Asian elephants, rhinoceroses, crocodiles, deer and other small animals are also found here in abundance. Here are four excellent tiger safari destinations in this region:

Shikra View Point

Shikra View Point is located on Hooghly River’s inlet, about 40 km from Bhawanipatna and is a favourite spot for tourists to take pictures in Sundarbans. Scenic views from this point are considered ideal for wildlife and nature photographers.

Muhurata

Muhurata is a 16 km island located in Hooghly River in Sundarbans. This island, which is nearly 7 km x 4 km large, is connected to the mainland with a causeway. There is only one human settlement in this region, which is a lighthouse located at its centre. Itwas built in 1893 and is a popular tourist attraction.

Katamat Tor

Start your safari from Katamat Tor, a state wildlife protected area (SPA) located in Sundarbans. If you want to go for a bird safari, you can visit Bhubaneswar Botanical Gardens. There are over 2,500 species of flora and fauna here, making it an ideal place to spot aRoyal Bengal tiger. You can also visit Sarada Devi Temple, located here in a well-maintained network of footpaths and boardwalks that criss-cross these gardens and make it easy for visitors to explore.

Nabuguda Safari Camp

Nabuguda Safari Camp is a favourite sleeping place for tiger tourists, as you can get a close-up view of tigers here. If you are adventurous and wish to enjoy viewing these amazing creatures from such close quarters, you should definitely visit this camp.

A large population of wild animals like Bengal tiger, leopard, panther, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, buffalo, deer and many species of birds reside here. You can also visit Ganga Sagar & Sai Satcharama temple that are located nearby.

Nabuguda Safari Camp is surrounded by mangrove forests where you can spot a variety of aquatic and non-aquatic plants. Nabuguda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Hooghly district of West Bengal, approximately 100 km away from Sundarbans. It is a part of Ganga-Hooghly River delta and includes extensive mangroves.If combined these areas will cover a major part of mangrove forests in this region.

Gangarampur Safari Camp

Gangarampur is a popular place to go for tiger safaris. Gangarampur is a well-known place for bird lovers. It is located on Hooghly River and is home to a large number of migratory and resident birds. Gangarampur Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of Sundarbans World Heritage Site and shares its boundary with Nandankanan wildlife sanctuary in the southern direction.

Conclusion

The best time to visit Sunderbans is between February and March, when water levels are low and it is easier to access.During these months you can spot tigers, as well as other exotic local wildlife.