A forest that breathes with the tide.Home to the swimming tiger.
2020 • 2023 • 2024 • 2025 • 2026
The world's largest mangrove forest, drawn and redrawn by tidal water — the swimming tiger, fishing cat and crocodile, explored by boat and planned around the tides.
The cool, dry months of December to March are the best time to explore the mangroves by boat.
Location
Sunderbans
Closest airport
Kolkata
Key species
Tiger · Fishing Cat · Salt-water Crocodile · Otter · Water Monitor
Duration
3 Nights · 4 Days
What makes Sunderbans so special?
- Guided boat safaris through the world's largest mangrove forest
- The famous swimming tigers of the Sunderbans
- Fishing cat, salt-water crocodile, otter and water monitor
- A wealth of kingfishers, raptors and mangrove birdlife
- A landscape drawn and redrawn by the tide, unlike anywhere else
- Boat, naturalist and all permits handled before you arrive
Tailor-made itinerarieswith no surprises.
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Experienced English-speaking local naturalists.
Years on these waterways. Naturalists who read the tide charts and the mudbanks and know where the tigers cross, explaining the mangrove in plain English.
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Private boat safaris, never shared.
Your own boat, at your own pace — drifting the creeks with the tide, waiting at the watchtowers and mudbanks, never rushed through on a fixed group run.
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No surprises — everything as agreed.
Areas, permits, lodge, transfers and costs settled before you arrive. What we plan together is exactly what you get on the ground.
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Preferred rates from our trusted hotel partners.
Owner-managed properties close to the gates that we have personally tested — booked at rates our long-standing partnerships unlock.
Three simple steps
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Speak to an Expert
Tell us what you have in mind, your requirements, dates, what you're keen to see etc.
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Get a tailor-made itinerary
Prepared to your requirements.
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Finalize your trip
Once you confirm, we make all the bookings and manage all the in-destination arrangements.
Guest reviews.
- 5 out of 5
“Travel With was great! They organize and book everything, so all you need to do is go along for the ride and enjoy yourself. Highly recommended!!”
Nolan M
Washington DC · Apr 2026 · TripAdvisor
- 5 out of 5
“Whether you're booking a full tour or working with Kunal on key excursions, he'll help elevate your travel experience to make it more meaningful and memorable. Our family benefited from his vast network, expertise and personalized care — all of which enabled us to have a wonderful time.”
Dana Marie J
Oct 2025 · TripAdvisor
- 5 out of 5
“A lot of personal attention given by Kunal. He bonded very well with our group and has impressive knowledge and experience. Future tips: trust Kunal with your eyes closed =)”
Farida V
Feb 2023 · Group · TripAdvisor
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Frequently asked questions.
December to March is the best window — cool, dry weather and comfortable days on the water. The mangroves are hot and humid outside these months, and the monsoon brings heavy rain.
Everything here runs by the tide, so we plan the boat schedule around it.
Entirely by boat — the Sunderbans is a maze of tidal creeks with no roads through the core. You watch from the boat and the watchtowers as the tide reveals the mudbanks.
The Sunderbans tiger is famously elusive — a swimming, mangrove-adapted cat in dense cover. Sightings are rare and never guaranteed; the reward is the extraordinary landscape and its wider wildlife. A good naturalist and patience give you the best chance.
Your Sunderbans,planned properly.
No commitment — just a conversation about dates, group, and the kind of trip you want.