The Sundarbans in Bangladesh is vast. Even just visiting all the major spots would take around 15 days. However, there are a few regular routes that are commonly used for trips. Most Sundarban tours start from Khulna. Besides Khulna, trips can also begin from Satkhira, Sharankhola in Bagerhat, and from Barguna using different routes. However, for couples, families, and corporate groups, organizing tours from Khulna is the most convenient. Typically, two main routes are used for 2-night 3-day trips from Khulna
Route 1:
Khulna → Andharmanik Eco Tourism Center → Kotka (Tiger Hill, Tiger Point, Jamtola Sea Beach, Watchtower) → Kochikhali Wildlife Sanctuary → Dimer Char → Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Center (Mini Zoo).
Route 2:
Khulna → Harbaria Eco Tourism Center → Kotka (Tiger Hill, Tiger Point, Jamtola Sea Beach, Watchtower) → Hiron Point (Neelkamal Sea Beach, Watchtower) → Dublar Char (Alorkol Beach, Dried Fish Village) → Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Center (Mini Zoo).
This route requires crossing the sea. It remains closed from mid-November to the first week of March due to rough sea conditions.
Additionally, depending on available time, one or two other forest stations can be added for hiking, or a few stops can be swapped. For customized trips, slight route changes are possible, such as visiting Tambulbunia Forest Station, Dhangmari Forest Station, Kokilmoni Forest Station, Shelar Char, Kalabogi Eco Tourism Center, or Shekher Tek (which has an ancient royal palace).
Tour Spots Covered
Harbaria/Andharmanik Eco Tourism Center | Kotka Sanctuary | Kotka Office Area | Jamtola Watchtower | Jamtola Sea Beach | Tiger Point | Kochikhali | Dimer Char | Karamjal Crocodile Breeding Center
Note: After November 15, instead of Kochikhali and Dimer Char, the tour will include Hiron Point and Dublar Char.
Note: Spots may change or timing may vary depending on weather conditions.
Security
- Armed forest guards from the Forest Department will be present at all times. In case of emergency or weather issues, continuous coordination is maintained with the Forest Department, Coast Guard, and Navy via VSF communication
- • Windbreaker
- • Sneakers or walking shoes
- • Hat/Cap
- • Umbrella/Raincoat
- • Binoculars
- • Personal towel/emergency medicine
