KALASH ISLAND TIGER PROJECT

WHERE TO STAY

Kalash Camp

Booking Address : Bikash Bhavan,1st Floor, North Block, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata-700091

Famous for : Forest and Wildlife

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History Of That Place

The Sundarbans delta is home to the largest population of Royal Bengal Tigers in the world. The Kalash Island is located in the Sundarbans delta, and the Kalash Island Tiger Project was initiated to protect the tigers and their habitat from poaching, habitat loss, and other threats.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Kalash Island is between November and February when the weather is cool and pleasant. During this time, you can also spot the tigers and other wildlife easily.

How To Reach

To reach Kalash Island, you need to take a boat from Canning, which is located about 60 km from Kolkata. Canning is well-connected to Kolkata by road and rail. From Canning, you can take a boat to Kalash Island, which takes about 2-3 hours.

Places To Visit

Kalash Island is a part of the Sundarbans delta, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from the tigers, you can also spot a variety of other wildlife, including crocodiles, dolphins, and various species of birds. Some of the places to visit in and around Kalash Island include:

Sundarbans National Park Sajnekhali Watch Tower Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower Netidhopani Watch Tower Dobanki Watch Tower Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project Piyali Island Bhagatpur Beach.