Every time someone mentions mangroves, I am so sure that West Bengal’s Sundarbans cross your mind. The Sundarbans are known as the largest mangrove forest in the world. The mangrove area is formed by the confluence of the Meghna, Brahmaputra, and Padma in the Bay of Bengal. Now imagine waking up in a beautiful cosy mud house right by a fish pond near the world’s largest mangrove forest. Here is how you can be a part of this rejuvenating experience.
Stay In Mud Houses Near Sundarbans
Sundarban Chalo began operating tours at the Sunderban Tiger Reserve in 2010. Late in 2019, they came up with Sundarban Jungle Mahal, which offers cosy cottage accommodations. These cosy mud houses and cottages are spread across 2 acres of land and are near the world’s largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans. They are all surrounded by beautiful yellowish paddy fields, quaint villages, organic vegetable farms, and a lovely fish pond.
The houses are situated right on the banks of the Gomor river in Dayapur village, right in front of the watch tower of the Sundarban Tiger Reserve. The locals actually come to this place to fetch fish. This place offers you the perfect getaway from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The view from your house itself will bring a huge smile to your face and a sense of tranquilly.
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A Stay That Will Rejuvenate Your Soul
If you are thinking that the stay here will be luxurious, well, not really. These stays are intended for those who enjoy nature and are a little adventurous. The mud houses near the Sundarbans provide comfortable beds, attached restrooms, mineral water, and hot water. The rooms are clean and well maintained, with all the basic facilities required. For entertainment you will be enjoying a traditional folk dance by the locals here.
All the seafood lovers are surely going to have a great time here, as the non-vegetarian food served here will fill their hearts. The place serves Sunderban crabs, Hilsa curry, chicken curry, and prawn curry and other Bengali delicacies. If you are interested in touring the entire Sundarban region, Sundarban Chalo also has many tours to offer. The best part is that you can customise your trip according to your needs and requirements, and their team will make sure they help you with it.
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