How To Reach Sundarban National Park From Kolkata
The Sunderbans, the world’s largest mangrove swamp, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. Despite its coastal terrain, it’s easily accessible: travelers can take a 1.5-hour train from Sealdah to Canning, then continue by Sundarbans local transport taxi or shared van to Godhkhali Jetty, the gateway to boat cruises into the reserve.
How To Reach Sundarban National Park From kolkata By Car
| Entry Point | Distance From Kolkata | Timing | How to reach Sundarban from here |
| Canning Rail Station | 45 km | 1 hour 20 minutes | Go to Sonakhali by road and then take a boat to Sundarban |
| Sonakhali Launch Ghat | 74 km | 2 hours 33 minutes | Take a boat to Sundarban |
| Gadkhali Ferry Ghat | 84 km | 2 hours 55 minutes | Take a boat to Sundarban |
| Jharkhali | 102 km | 3 hours 30 minutes | Take a boat to Sundarbans |
Detailed information for reaching Sunderbans through different transport modes
By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, located 120 km from Godkhali Port. After arriving at the airport, one can hire a taxi or cab for a 3-hour road journey to Godkhali.
By Train: The closest major railway station is Sealdah Railway Station, while the nearest local station is Canning Railway Station. Sealdah Railway Station is well-connected to various cities in India. Travelers can reach Canning from Sealdah via local trains, taking around one and a half hours. From Canning, private taxis or shared public transport can be used to reach Godkhali, the entry point for Sunderbans.
By Road: Visitors opting for road travel can take public transport or hire private taxis from Kolkata to Canning and further from Canning to Godkhali. The road distance between Kolkata and Godkhali is approximately 120 km, with Canning being about 64 km away. Hiring a taxi is recommended due to crowded public transport. At Godkhali, boats are available for further exploration of the forest.
* Please note forest remain closed on Friday.
Sundarban national park from kolkata by car
How much is the car fare from Kolkata to Sundarban?
Car rental from Kolkata to Sundarbans: Dzire 4 seater car booking Rs. 6500 for both sides; Innova 7 seater car booking for both sides Rs. 8500; Tempo Traveler’s 13th seater car booking for both sides Rs. 14000/-
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