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ForestUNESCO World Heritage · 1997Khulna division
Sundarbansসুন্দরবন
Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira · Khulna division
- Best time
- Jan · Feb · Nov · Dec
- From Dhaka
- ~4–5 hBy bus + By boat
- Budget
- ৳10,000–18,000per person, estimate
- Ideal stay
- 3 daysincl. travel from Dhaka
- Division
- KhulnaKhulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira
Guide
Overview
A UNESCO World Heritage Site (1997) and the world’s largest mangrove forest, spread across Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira. Home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, saltwater crocodile and Irrawaddy dolphin.
UNESCOLargest mangroveRoyal Bengal TigerKaramjalKotkaKochikhali
The largest mangrove forest in the world — shared with India, about 60% lies in Bangladesh.
Route
How to reach
By bus → By boat
- DhakaStart of the journey
- Bus or train to Khulna (via Padma Bridge)By bus~4–5 h
- Then a 3-day cruiseBy boat
- SundarbansKhulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira · Khulna
Travel times are approximate and vary with roads, weather and schedules.
When
Best time
Jan · Feb · Nov · Dec
BestGoodOff-peakThis month
Best monthsJanuary, February, November, December
Cost
Sample breakdownBudget
Typical 3-day trip from Dhaka: ৳10,000–18,000 per person.
Travellers
| Item | Budget | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Transport from Dhaka (return) | ৳3,500 | ৳6,300 |
| Stay | ৳3,000 | ৳5,400 |
| Food | ৳2,000 | ৳3,600 |
| Local transport & entry | ৳1,500 | ৳2,700 |
| Total | ৳10,000 | ৳18,000 |
৳10,000৳18,000
৳0per person৳24,000
The total range is from our checked guide data; the line items are a sample split for planning. Planning estimates per person from Dhaka; transport time, access rules and costs can change. Confirm locally before travel.
Must-do
Things to do
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Kotka beach & watchtower
Sundarbans3
Kochikhali
Sundarbans4
Harbaria
Sundarbans5
Dawn canal trips by country boat
SundarbansEat
Food
River fishTry it in Sundarbans
CrabTry it in Sundarbans
Know before you go
Tips
- Go only with licensed operators — they arrange forest permits and armed guards.
- Nov–Feb is the calmest time.
Where
Map
Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira · Khulna division
Sundarbans
Start: Dhaka
Indicative line from Dhaka — not the road route
Khulna division
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Questions
FAQ
Bus or train to Khulna ~4–5 h (via Padma Bridge); Then a 3-day cruise
Jan · Feb · Nov · Dec
Roughly ৳10,000–18,000 per person from Dhaka. This is a planning estimate — costs change, so confirm locally.
Plan about 3 days including travel from Dhaka.
Combine with
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৳10,000–18,000per person · estimate
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