Bangladesh travel guide
What to see in the Sundarbans
The largest mangrove forest in the world, home of the Bengal tiger, explored by boat.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from October to May
Sundarbans highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Canals by boat
Several days among the mangroves.
- Bengal tiger
Hard to see, but it’s there.
- Irrawaddy dolphins
In the rivers.
- Spotted deer
On the banks.
- Sixty Dome Mosque
In Bagerhat, nearby.
Day trips from the Sundarbans
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the Sundarbans
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Sundarbans are from October to May. If you can, avoid from June to September (monsoon).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with strong warnings
- Jul with strong warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to September
Monsoon
From June to September it rains heavily, especially in Kerala, Goa and Mumbai; roads get cut off and trains run late.
What to do: If you travel then, Rajasthan gets less rain, and Ladakh is at its best.
- from June to September
Monsoon
Heavy rain and flooding; in April–May and October–November cyclones can hit the coast.
What to do: The best time is November to February, dry and mild.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a Bengali restaurant or a street stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Bangladesh guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Sundarbans
What to see in the Sundarbans?
Canals by boat, Bengal tiger, Irrawaddy dolphins, Spotted deer and Sixty Dome Mosque.
What to see in the Sundarbans in one day?
Don’t miss Canals by boat, Bengal tiger, Irrawaddy dolphins, Spotted deer and Sixty Dome Mosque. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Sundarbans?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Sundarbans are from October to May. If you can, avoid from June to September (monsoon).
What day trips can you take from the Sundarbans?
Sundarbans.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.