Spot Royal Bengal Tiger From Boat in Sundarban

Travelling to Sundarban is incomplete without greeting the beauty or we can say the beast of Sundarban, the great Royal Bengal Tiger. Floating through the canals with the hope of sight of the majestic Bengal tiger amidst the largest mangrove forest is something no one should miss.

Royal Bengal Tiger

But catching a glimpse of the tiger is like winning a million-dollar jackpot. Most tourists miss what they were meant to see, and the tour guide or Sundarban Houseboat services are to fault because they lacked sufficient planning. So is it appropriate to hold them accountable or should travellers who failed to make travel arrangements be held accountable?

Most people end up splurging on luxury when their priority should be on travelling. As a result, the boat becomes excessively huge making it visible from afar. As the boat nears the banks of the rivers, the wild animals run away into the woods. Also, tourists need to act sensibly. They need to understand that they are entering into the habitat of the wild. Hence, travellers need to be quiet without bothering the wilds. All of these things along with good planning will get you a sight of the Sundarban Royal Bengal Tiger.

With numerous opportunities in the Indian Delta, people from all over India come to look after the Mangrove Forest on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. Using the ideas and resources, there are a lot of tour guides and agencies in Sundarban. Tourists can get in touch with them through the main website. The easiest way to commute is to reach Kolkata and take a bus or train or private cab to reach Jhprkhali. Here, boat services are available for the Sundarban safari. Each boat carries a driver, helper, and tour guide. The boat safari will take you to each corner so that you can get a sight of the Royal Bengal Tiger. However, if the Tiger does not give a visit, the next day another attempt to a different side can be taken. On the quest of watching the Bengal tiger, different types of Kingfishers can be seen. During the falls, Black Egrets, Euracean Ksdlu, Ibis, and various migratory birds can be seen.

Travellers miss on the fun when they stigmatised Subndarban only for the Tigers. There is so much more Sundarban National Park has to offer. Crocodiles, Chital deer, Spotted deer, Olive Ridley Turtles, Gangetic Dolphins, Rare birds and so much more. While you look for the Tiger only, you miss enjoying the flora and fauna of Sundarban.

While Sundarban tour booking, you can include the watchtower visits as well. You can check out the Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Bonnie Camp, Burirdabri, Dobanki, and Jhingekhali Watch Towers. These watchtowers give you a sight of the wilds in their natural habitat. All the watchtowers are in the deepest part of the dense forest with a pond or lake by a side. When the animals come to drink water from the pond, it can be seen from the tower. Apart from that, the Netidhopani Watchtower has significance among the locals. The folklore says from the Netidhopani bank, Behula went to Heaven to bring back her husband, Lakhindar's life. While surfing through the canals and rivers, you may get a sight of the Tiger and crocodiles soaking in the sunbath.

Furthermore, no Sundarban trip is complete without eating some local foods. The villagers catch fish from the river, and travellers can buy directly from them. If you want, the villagers can cook the freshly caught fish and prawns as well. Also, the local people sell 100% organic honey from the forest. Buying from them is super cheap, and it will also benefit the locals with their economy.

Newly Hatched Olive Ridley Turtle 

Furthermore, if time is not an issue, sitting with the villagers and listening to their everyday life in Sunsarban will enrich your knowledge and experience. You can also join the locals in collecting eggs from the Turtles along with watching the newly hatched Olive Ridley Turtles on the beach. The economy in Sundarban is very much travel dependent. With most of the land under salt water, farming is next to impossible. They rely on collecting honey from the forest, eggs of turtles, selling handcrafts to travellers, and on tourism. While hearing from them, you will also listen to how they survived the Tiger attacks while collecting honey. And do not worry if you hear roars of the Royal Bengal Tiger. That can add a feather to your travelling experience.

In short, sundarban has a lot to offer apart from the Tiger. The rich flora and fauna and the calm and quiet place amidst the mangrove forest bring fresh air to your soul. Hence, once in your lifetime, travelling to Sundarban is a must to do a thing.