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Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary
সুন্দরবন পশ্চিম বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য · Shyamnagar, Sundarbans forest west of the Pashur, accessed via Shyamnagar/Burigoalini, Satkhira district, Khulna Division
Introduction
The westernmost of the three core wildlife sanctuaries making up the Sundarbans UNESCO World Heritage property; habitat to tiger, spotted deer, fishing cat and estuarine crocodile among roughly 40 mammal, 260 bird and 35 reptile species. Leisure visitors reach it via licensed boat tours operating from the Shyamnagar/Burigoalini side. Core-area access rules change over time - check current Forest Department rules before planning.
Suggested time: Multi-day boat tour (typically 2-3 days)
How to get there
Satkhira town to Shyamnagar by road, then by boat into the forest, normally through authorised tour operators. Confirm current permit/fee rules with the Forest Department.
The honest truth about costs
Tour package and boat rates vary widely - verify current rates with operators.
What you will need to budget for
- Getting there (bus, train, launch or air fare)
- Stay (per night, per room)
- Food (per person, per day)
- Entry tickets and local transport
- A small buffer for the return journey
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Sources
- Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)
- The Sundarbans — UNESCO World Heritage List (official site, retrieved October 14, 2026)