Sundarban has no alternative, whether you consider it from the environmental part or the financial position. The second largest mangrove forest in Asia is spread between two countries such as India and Bangladesh. If you are visiting Sundarban with the Sundarban tour packages, you can plan to visit the nearby places of Sundarban to make your journey more enthralling.
Bakkhali
Bakkhali is one of the most beautiful places in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The magical weekend gateway has so many things to offer you. The Bakkhali Island is spread about 7 km between two towns such as Bakkhali and Frasergunj. The place is near Sundarban, and you can visit the site in two days with affordable tour packages. You can hire a four-wheeler and get around Bakkhali. The most scenic spot of Bakkhali is Henry Island, where you can get a spectacular view of kankru, palm and Sundari trees.
Barasat
Barasat tourism has drawn the attention of the travellers due to its culture, sprinkled with ashrams that preach the local values. This is a perfect place for the friendly Hindu-Muslim community to live. Barasat is also considered part of Joy Kolkata, so you can easily access the area from Sundarban or Kolkata. Apart from that, you can visit here the burial place of Hazrat Ekdil Shah, who was a Muslim scholar. Ask your travel operator to have a customized plan with Sundarban tour package to visit this place.
Digha
You can ask your Sundarban tour operator to get you the option of travelling in Digha along with the Sundarban tour package. The place is not so far from Sundarban, so that you can visit it in one day. Digha is a beach town on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. The best feature of Digha tourism includes its varied and diverse tourist attractions, such as the long-stretched beaches, religious temples and high-tech research centres. Don't miss buying sank items from the beach and the delicious sea foods from the beach area.
Gangasagar
There is a myth that the people say is ‘sab tirath bar bar, Gangasagar ek bar' that means it doesn't matter how many times you visit all the pilgrimages, but seeing Gangasagar is worth visiting once in your lifetime. The total island area is spread about 224.3 km on the island of Sundarban. The place is famous for the Kapil Muni Ashram, Omkarnath Temple, etc. You can enjoy the fantastic view of the seashore and the delicious food items. Don't miss buying Puja items from the locals of the place.
Conclusion
These are all the places you can visit near Sundarban. Apart from the above, you can also enjoy other sites like Chandannagar, particularly for Jagaddhatri Puja, Haldia for the Haldia Petro Chemical industry and Hooghly for Hooghly River and Hooghly setu. Ask your tour operator to cover those historical places along with the Sundarban tour package.
