Possibly the most intriguing location, thanks to the mangrove forests, but certainly the largest, the Sunderbans is majestic even besides the tiger. While the count has dropped tremendously, seeing a tiger here is a different thrill altogether. After all, seeing the Royal Bengal in Bengal has it’s draws, no? There’s apparently about 100 tigers left in the reserve, so stay longer to catch them on home turf.
When to visit: December to February. Park is closed from April to September.
Closest airport: Kolkata {130 kms}
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