A tranquil waterway through the dense Sundarbans mangrove forest

Nature & wildlife

Into the wild Sundarbans

Follow quiet waterways into the world’s largest mangrove forest. A slower journey through a truly extraordinary landscape.

  • Khulna · Sundarbans
  • Suggested 3–4 days

The idea

The Sundarbans is a maze of tidal waterways, mudflats and mangrove forest across the southwest of Bangladesh. Days here are measured by the tide, the light and the sounds of the forest rather than by a schedule. You travel by boat, sleep near the water and let the forest set the pace.

What this journey is about

  • Cruise the tidal waterways of the world’s largest mangrove forest
  • Look for birdlife, crocodiles and the forest’s famous tigers from a safe distance
  • Learn how local communities live alongside the forest
  • Watch the light change over the water at dawn and dusk

Your journey could look like this

  1. 1

    Travel to Khulna and meet your boat crew.

  2. 2

    Explore mangrove waterways with a local forest guide, subject to permits and conditions.

  3. 3

    Look for birdlife and discover the forest’s remarkable ecosystem.

  4. 4

    Return to Khulna with time to connect to your onward journey.

Inspiration itinerary, not a confirmed departure. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Forest access, permits and boat arrangements must be confirmed before travel. Final itinerary, availability and pricing are agreed individually.

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