Project Tiger
The Tiger Reserve covering an area of 2585 sq. km. has one of the largest tiger population of any of the Indian parks, 269 Royal Bengal Tigers.
Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary
You can hire a country boat to reach the place famous for its White-Bellied Sea-Eagle, Black-capped kingfisher, Whimbrell, Tern and Curlew.
Bakkhali
A wellknown beach resort, close to Frazerganj overlooking the Bay of Bengal. It’s a bird-watchers’ paradise, where you are greeted by casuarinas and Red Fiddle Carbs.
Ganga Sagar (Kapil Muni Ashram)
The culturally and religiously important destination, also has an exceptionally good beach for the tourists. Situated on an island in the Sunderbans, it holds the charms of a completely unspoilt beach on the estuary of the mighty Ganga. It can be approached from Calcutta either by road and then by vessel, or by chartered luxury vessels taken from Calcutta itself. A lovely destination combining pilgrimage and fun.
Frazerganj
The white sand beach, is entirely different from the other beaches. It is pristine pure and holds the charms of a beach unspoilt. It can be accessed from Calcutta, and is a three hours drive. The destination is also famous for the migratory birds and pisciculture.
Piyali
Gateway to the Sunderbans situated on the banks of river Piyali. A beautiful resting place.
Mayadwip
The nesting place of the Olive Ridley Turtles.
Kalasdwip
As Matla river empties on the Bay of Bengal, lies Kalasdwip, a densely wooded island.
Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary
A home ground of the Herons, Egrets and other species of birds, situated on the confluence of Matla and Gumdi.
Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project
A hatchery cum sanctuary. Home of the biggest estuarine crocodiles.
Gosaba
Remembered as Sir David Hamilton’s settlement.
Canning
One of the entry points to Sunderbans - 54 kms southeast of Calcutta. ‘Canning’ was built in 1858 as an alternate port. It has a small fishing fleet and private boats are available on hire.
Places to Visit in West Bengal