Place to visit
Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary, India: what it is and when to go
Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Bangladesh (সুন্দরবন পশ্চিম বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য) in India. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 13 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 41. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Wildlife sanctuary in Bangladesh · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- সুন্দরবন পশ্চিম বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- CCU Kolkata, 122 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Forest Department
- Coordinates
- 21.79163, 89.17698
What it is and where
Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Bangladesh (সুন্দরবন পশ্চিম বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য) in India. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 21.79163, 89.17698; the nearest main airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU, Kolkata), 122 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Forest Department
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary is October to March.
- JanBest time10:48
- FebBest time11:17
- MarBest time11:51
- AprPossible12:30
- MayBetter not13:03
- JunBetter not13:19
- JulBetter not13:13
- AugBetter not12:45
- SepPossible12:07
- OctBest time11:29
- NovBest time10:56
- DecBest time10:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to March | April and September |
| Wildlife | October to March | April and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sundarbans National ParkNational Park, Tiger Reserve, and Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, India29 km
- Sajnekhali Wildlife SanctuaryWildlife sanctuary in West Bengal, India45 km
- AquaeleganceWith kids · Wildlife113 km
- Mother's Wax MuseumMuseum in New Town, West Bengal, India116 km
- Butterfly GardenWith kids · Wildlife117 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: Nature
- Kangchenjunga: third highest mountain in the world, in Nepal and India
- Kaziranga National Park: national park in the state of Assam, India
- Nalanda mahavihara: ancient Hindu-Buddhist monastery in present-day Bihar, India
- Nanda Devi: second highest mountain in India
- Chitwan National Park: national park of Nepal
- Elephanta Caves: Shiva cave temples and UNESCO world heritage site on a Mumbai harbor island
Every India place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary?
It is a wildlife sanctuary in Bangladesh (সুন্দরবন পশ্চিম বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য in the local language) in India. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary?
October to March. In June there are 13 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 41.
How do you get to Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary?
The nearest main airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 122 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sundarbans National Park, Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary, Aquaelegance. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Nature561 places for nature in India, from Kangchenjunga to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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