Avoid
Sundarbans in August
West Bengal, India
August Sundarbans belongs to the tigers, the crocodiles, and the fishermen who have no choice. Tourist boats don't operate. The delta is doing its job β being wild.
The August story
Closed
Why August scores 1/5
Weather
Peak monsoon β closed
Roads & Access
from nearest city: Kolkata to Godkhali 100km (3-4 hrs)
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: None in delta. ambulance: Boat evacuation to Canning β can take 2+ hours. police station: Forest department patrol boats. nearest hospital: Canning hospital 50km β only option for serious emergencies
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: No
Kids
Kid-friendly (2/5) β Once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience, Educational β mangrove ecology, tiger conservation, Boat-based β no strenuous walking
Who should go
- βTravelers with basic fitness
- βFamilies with children
Who should think twice
- βThose with mobility issues
- βeveryone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak season β best tiger sighting odds |
| February | 5/5 | February keeps conditions ideal. The water is calm, visibility through mangrove channels is maximum, and the birding is extraordinary β kingfishers, white-bellied sea eagles, and if you'reβ¦ |
| March | 4/5 | Good season, warming |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon β effectively closed |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon β closed |
| Augustviewing | 1/5 | Peak monsoon β closed |
| September | 1/5 | Late monsoon β still closed |
| October | 3/5 | October cautiously reopens the Sundarbans. |
| November | 4/5 | Good season building |
| December | 5/5 | December Sundarbans is magic. Cool mornings on the boat, mist rising from mangrove channels, and tigers on mudflats catching the low winter sun. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kolkata to Godkhali 100km (3-4 hrs)
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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