Peak Season
Sundarbans in February
West Bengal, India
February keeps conditions ideal. The water is calm, visibility through mangrove channels is maximum, and the birding is extraordinary — kingfishers, white-bellied sea eagles, and if you're lucky, a masked finfoot.
The February story
Best for birding + tigers
Why February scores 5/5
Weather
February keeps conditions ideal. The water is calm, visibility through mangrove channels is maximum, and the birding is extraordinary — kingfishers, white-bellied sea eagles, and if you're…
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 — can take 2+ hours. police station: Forest department patrol boats. nearest hospital: Canning hospital 50km — only option for serious emergencies
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: No
Kids
Kid-friendly (2/5) — Once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience, Educational — mangrove ecology, tiger conservation, Boat-based — no strenuous walking
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓wildlife-enthusiasts
- ✓birders
- ✓photographers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗None
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak season — best tiger sighting odds |
| Februaryviewing | 5/5 | February keeps conditions ideal. The water is calm, visibility through mangrove channels is maximum, and the birding is extraordinary — kingfishers, white-bellied sea eagles, and if you're… |
| March | 4/5 | Good season, warming |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon — effectively closed |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon — closed |
| August | 1/5 | Peak monsoon — closed |
| September | 1/5 | Late monsoon — 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
Nearby in West Bengal scoring high in February
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