The car cannot go past the jetty. Carry only what you need on the boat and leave the rest in the car.
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Barrackpore to Sundarbans
The car takes you to the jetty at Godkhali or Sonakhali, and the boat takes over from there. Most people do one night on the boat or at a lodge and come back the next evening.
- Pickup from your gate
- Price in writing first
- Tolls and taxes told upfront
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The trip in short
- Road distance
- 105 km
- From central Kolkata
- 82 km
- Usual drive time
- 3 to 4 hours
- When people go
- November to February
Which vehicle
A sedan or MUV is fine for the road. Groups usually take a Tempo Traveller, since one boat is booked together anyway.
Starting from Kolkata instead? Barrackpore to Sundarbans is 105 km and central Kolkata to Sundarbans is about 82 km. The car picks you up wherever you are, in Kolkata or on our side of the river.
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Which way we go
The usual road. If traffic or weather says otherwise, the driver takes the better one and tells you.
E.M. Bypass and Basanti Highway
Malancha and Ghatakpukur
Basanti
Godkhali jetty
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What we tell people before this trip
Plain things that make the day easier. We would rather say them first than after.
Boats leave in the morning. Reaching the jetty by 9am makes the whole day easier.
Boat, permit and forest fees are the boat operator’s side. We arrange the car, and can put you in touch for the rest.
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Barrackpore to Sundarbans
What does the Barrackpore to Sundarbans trip cost?
We do not put a rate online, because the honest amount depends on the vehicle, your dates and whether it is one way or return. Send those three and you get a written amount on WhatsApp, usually within minutes.
Is one way possible or only return?
Both. One way costs less than a return for the same road, and we tell you both amounts so you can choose.
Are tolls, parking and driver food included?
We tell you exactly what is inside the amount and what is not, before you book. Nothing new is added on the road.
Can the car stay with us for local sightseeing?
Yes. Most people keep the same car and driver for the whole trip, which is easier than finding a vehicle there every morning.
How far is Barrackpore to Sundarbans by road, and how long does it take?
It is about 105 km by road and the drive usually takes 3 to 4 hours. We plan for real traffic, not a map estimate, so the pickup time we give you leaves room for the slow stretches.
Can I book a tempo traveller or bus from Barrackpore to Sundarbans?
Yes. For a family or group we do this trip in a tempo traveller, mini bus or larger bus as well as a car. Tell us how many people are going and we suggest the vehicle that fits with the price in writing.
Is the Barrackpore to Sundarbans trip safe for kids and elderly parents?
Yes, this is a family trip for us more often than not. The same drivers have been with us for years, the car is checked before a long run, we plan tea and toilet breaks instead of one long push, and you get the driver name, his number and the car number before pickup. 12,000+ rides so far with a 100% safety record.
How far is Kolkata to Sundarbans by road?
From central Kolkata it is about 82 km, and from Barrackpore about 105 km. We start the trip from either side, so tell us your address and we plan the pickup time from there.
not sure yet? send the date anyway. If we cannot do it, we will say so.
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Send your dates for this trip
Tell us the date, how many people and where you want picking up. You get a written amount for Barrackpore to Sundarbans, and nothing is added later.