By Air
The nearest airport is at Kolkata (131 km). Indian
Airlines and several private airlines connect Kolkata with
other major cities in India.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is at Kolkata (105
km). Canning is connected to Kolkata, which, in turn, is
connected to all major cities in India.
By Water
Sunderban is accessible only through
waterways. Motor launch services are available from the
embarkation points at Namkhana, Raidighi, Sonakhali and
Najat. The approximate time taken to travel between the
various points is:
1. From Namkhana: Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project, 2.5 hours;
Sagar Island, 2.5 hours; and Jambudwip, 3.5 hours.
2. From Sajnekhali: Sudhanyakhali, 40 minutes; Buridabri
(Tiger Project Area), 5 hours; Netidhopari, 3.5 hours; and
Holiday Island, 3 hours.
3. From Sonakhali: Gosaba, 1 hour.
4. From Raidighi: Kalas, 5 hours.
By Road
The park is approachable by road from the
nearest town of Kolkata. The excellent road network links
Kolkata with Namkhana, Raidighi, Sonakhali and Najat. We can
arrange for you all types of land transport for your
comfortable journey in Sunderban and throughout the Indian
state of West Bengal. |
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