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How To Reach
By Road is the most convenient way to reach From Kolkata, Distance is about 105 Kms. Take the Route from Kolkata → Baruipur → Canning → Basanti → Jharkhali. Duration is around 3.5 to 4 hours by car.
Transport: Private car, hired cab, or local bus up to Basanti, then auto to Jharkhali.
Bus Options, take a government or private bus from Esplanade (Kolkata) to Canning or Basanti. From there, hire a shared auto or toto to Jharkhali.
By Train And Road, Train from Sealdah Station(South Section) to Canning Station, time to reach canning is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Local trains run every 45 minutes, from Canning take a shared auto or private car to Jharkhali about 45 km or 1.5–2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jharkhali famous for?
Jharkhali is famous for being a less-crowded, eco-friendly gateway to the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jharkhali gives access to dense mangrove forests, wildlife creeks, and key watchtowers like Dobanki. A well-known rehabilitation center for rescued Royal Bengal Tigers, where visitors can learn about tiger conservation. Ideal for spotting migratory birds, estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer, and even dolphins during boat rides. Less commercialized than Godkhali, offering calm and crowd-free Sundarban river safaris. Popular for eco-resorts, homestays, and authentic village experiences with local Bengali food and culture. Surrounded by scenic rivers, mudflats, and mangrove forests — great for photography and nature study.
How to reach Jharkhali from Kolkata by train?
To reach Jharkhali from Kolkata by train, take a local train from Sealdah to Canning (1.5 hours). From Canning, hire a private car or shared auto to Jharkhali via Basanti (another 1.5–2 hours). The route offers a budget-friendly and scenic journey to the Sundarbans gateway. Trains are often crowded during peak hours. Try to take an early morning or late morning train from Sealdah.
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Itinerary 2 Night 3 Days
02 Nights 03 Days Trip - Sundarban Tour With Full Day Jungle Safari
Day 1-
Pickup from kolkata in car from hotel after breakfast. Enroute visit private Museum on Sundarban and on arrival complete of check-in formalities. Welcome drinks will be served. Check in. 2:00 pm - Lunch will be served. 3:45 pm - Start for Jetty by toto. visit Tiger Rescue Center for a guided tour. Here you will witness the Royal Bengal tigers in captivity. Also see the crocodiles, monitor lizard, etc. 5:30 pm - Return to our stay. Enjoy evening snacks in the resort. 9:30 pm - Dinner will be served at dining place.
Day 2-
7:00 am - Embark on a full day Jungle Safari through narrow Creeks (Breakfast & Lunch served on the boat), Covering Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Mangrove Interpretation Centre, Crocodile & Turtle conservation center, Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower, Dobanki Jungle Camp and canopy walk. After which we cruise through Panchamukhani back through the 5 river confluence to reach Jharkhali.at 4.30-5.00 pm. Transfer to Stay.
Enjoy Evening Snacks over Chicken Bar B Q and camp fire(During winters). Dinner at 9 pm, overnight at hotel.
Day 3-
8.30 am - After breakfast at hotel, start on village visit to life of the locals, thatched huts, daily chores, village markets and the paddy fields. Visit some artisans and collect some handmade artifacts if you like. Later return to hotel and after lunch start for your journey back to Kolkata. Reack Kolkata By 5 to 6 pm.
Activities And Nearby Attractions
1. Boat Safari to Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, Explore narrow creeks, dense mangrove channels, and watchtowers like Dobanki and Nethidhopani, Bonnie Camp, Kalash are the most easily accessible from Jharkhali.
2. Spot wildlife: Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild(if lucky), estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer, monitor lizards, and exotic birds. You can visit the Jharkhali Tiger Rescue Centre to witness and learn about tiger conservation and see rescued tigers in a safe environment. Great for educational tours and photography.
3. Good for spotting birds and smaller forest animals. Jharkhali is a haven for bird lovers, especially during winter like kingfishers, herons, storks, egrets, and migratory birds.
4.Explore the Village Life, visit nearby fishing villages to witness the daily life of Sundarbans locals, try fresh seafood and local handicrafts.
5. Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary (longer boat ride) which houses a museum(Mangrove interpretation center), crocodile enclosure, and watchtower as well as Sudhanyakhali Watchtower are a full days boat ride jungle safari.
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Why Choose Jharkhali Instead of Godkhali
1.Less Crowded & More Peaceful, Jharkhali is relatively less commercialized than Godkhali. Ideal for those looking for a quiet, offbeat, and serene Sunderban experience.
2. Direct Access to Core Areas - Jharkhali offers direct access to certain core buffer zones of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, like Jhingekhali Watchtower, which is less crowded and serene calm atmosphere than Sajnekhali. This allows for better chances of spotting wildlife, especially elusive animals like the Royal Bengal Tiger.
3. Tourism Development- Jharkhali is being developed as the “New Gateway to Sunderbans” by the West Bengal Government. New eco-tourism projects, accommodations, and Jharkhali Tiger Rescue Centre make it an emerging alternative.
4. Tiger Rescue Centre Jharkhali has the only tiger rescue and rehabilitation centre in the region where injured or strayed tigers are treated. You can also see crocodiles and other wildlife easily. It adds educational and conservation value to the visit.
5. Better for Family Trips - Jharkhali has child-friendly zones, boat rides, and picnic spots. It’s more suited for relaxed family travel compared to the longer boat rides and crowds of Godkhali.
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About Jharkhali
Jharkhali is a peaceful and lesser-explored gateway to the Sundarbans, located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Surrounded by tidal rivers, creeks, and dense mangrove forests, it lies on the eastern fringe of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve. Compared to the more popular Godkhali, Jharkhali offers a quieter, more serene experience for nature lovers and eco-tourists.
The area is known for its rich biodiversity, with frequent sightings of deer, birds, and sometimes even crocodiles along the riverbanks. A major attraction here is the Jharkhali Tiger Rescue Centre, which provides shelter to rescued Royal Bengal Tigers. The region is also ideal for birdwatching, especially during the winter months when migratory birds visit the wetlands.
Jharkhali is gaining popularity as a base for boat safaris into the Sundarbans. From here, tourists can travel through narrow creeks and canals to explore the mysterious mangrove forest and its wildlife. Unlike Godkhali, the boat rides here are less crowded, offering a more immersive experience of the delta's natural beauty.
Jharkhali can be reached by road from Kolkata via Canning and Basanti. In short, Jharkhali is perfect for travelers who wish to explore the Sundarbans in a more peaceful and less commercialized way, experiencing its true wilderness and charm.
Map OF Jhakhali
Itinerary 1 Night 2 Days
01 Night 02 Days Trip - Relaxed Leisure trip to Sundarbans
Day 1-
Pickup from kolkata in car from hotel after breakfast.
Enroute visit private Museum on Sundarban and on arrival complete of check-in formalities.
Welcome drinks will be served. Check in. 2:00 pm - Lunch will be served. 3:45 pm - Start for Jetty by toto. Sunset Cruise 2 hours on the river with an up close introduction to mangrove forests(Optional tour to Dobanki Watch Tower and Canopy Walk(extra charges apply). 5:30 pm - Return to Jetty and transfer to our stay. Enjoy evening snacks in the resort. 9:30 pm - Dinner will be served at dining place.
Day 2-
7:00 am - Village visit by toto and interaction with local village visit to get a taste of rural countryside. 8:00 am - Return to our stay for breakfast. 9.00 am Later visit Tiger Rescue Center for a guided tour. Here you will witness the Royal Bengal tigers in captivity. Also see the crocodiles, monitor lizard, etc. Later about 1 pm return to hotel for lunch then start for Kolkata to reach back by 6 to 7 pm.
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