Sunderban Tiger Camp
Mangrove boat safaris,
Birdwatching on the private lake
Families,
Couples,
Solos
This lovely green safari-style hotel is open all year round.
Don’t be fooled by the name – it’s pretty hard to spot a Bengal tiger nowadays – but there’s certainly plenty to see and do all the same. Sunderban Tiger Camp isn’t flashy or sleek. However, it is the best place to rest your weary head when exploring the Sundarbans.
It’s not a five-star luxury, and you’ll need to specify if you want hot water, but it’s functional, practical, and charming. Come here to learn about the area’s unique history and culture and to stay comfortable while you traverse the Sundarbans.
The Sundarbans is a truly spectacular mangrove forest in far eastern India, also comprising a small part of western Bangladesh. This is where many rivers meet and create a complex connection of waterways, mangrove forests, tiny islands, and mudflats.
There’s a large but rather elusive tiger population, and hundreds of rare and beautiful bird species in this very special UNESCO World Heritage listed part of the world. Come to the Sundarbans to learn about the local culture and history, to travel through the waterways by boat, and to get up close and personal with nature.
At the camp itself, you can spend some time in the games room or library, hire a dingy boat or a bike, spot birds on the private lake, or chill out at the bar. A winter highlight is the toasty bonfire and cultural shows in the evenings.
The Rooms
There are 21 rooms and plenty of space, so you won’t find it crowded. Choose from tents, bamboo huts, executive rooms, executive cottages, and deluxe air-conditioned mud cottages. The interiors of all the rooms are intricately hand-painted, and there are some beautiful artworks on display. Electricity and water is sourced by way of solar cells, generators, and rainwater harvesting.
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A few of our favourite routes, hand-picked by the team and ripe for tweaking.
Think of them as conversation starters. Curiosity sparkers. Not fixed plans, just ideas for what your holiday could look like, shaped by years of local know-how and the kind of immersive experiences that live long in the memory.
Darjeeling
Highlights of East India
Little visited and often overlooked, East India is an incredible place: from the spellbinding contrasts of Kolkata to the sleepy waterways of the Sundarbans, the Buddhist culture of Sikkim and the mighty Himalayas.
This journey will enable you to explore Kolkata in depth, before heading south for a lovely tranquil experience in the Sundarbans National Park. While you’re unlikely to spot one of the park’s many tigers, there is a plethora of wildlife here, and it’s a lovely place to spend a few days.
Then it’s back up to Kolkata for an overnight train deep in the Himalayas. East India is an incredible region: the heart of Buddhist culture in India, a land of monasteries, sleepy hill towns, friendly people and breathtaking views.
Highlights
Kolkata
Explore Kolkata, the former capital of British India and a riot of colour, a hub of Bengali culture and an incredibly vibrant place.
Incredible culture
Discover timeless Buddhist monasteries and a highly distinct Sikkim culture.
Khangchendzonga Mountain
Being inspired by the view of the mighty Khangchendzonga Mountain, the third-highest in the world, soaring above the horizon
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Delhi
East to West: Highlights of the Gangetic Plain
This holiday is for travellers with an adventurous spirit who like to get away from the tourist trail; people who have a desire to explore eclectic, busy and ever-evolving Indian cities, but who also want to contrast immersive city life with some unique, rural experiences.
Take time to delve into Kolkata and Varanasi with our signature experiences in each. You’ll journey by car, train and minimal internal flights so that you can experience the beautiful rural life and landscape of the Gangetic Plain as you move around. You’ll spend four days exploring northern Madhya Pradesh and three days in a remote valley of Uttar Pradesh; allowing completely different rural and wildlife experiences in each.
Highlights
Lunch with an art collector
Taking lunch with an art collector in his home in Kolkata
Sunrise at the River Ganges
Watching the sunrise from your private boat on the River Ganges
Chambal Valley
Experiencing life in remote hamlets of the Chambal Valley
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Sunderban Tiger Camp on the map
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Want to know more? With its vast size, rich diversity, and countless possibilities, planning a holiday to India can feel overwhelming – so we’ve created our Curious Traveller’s Guide to India to help make sense of it all.
It’s our experts’ pick of standout experiences and places to stay, with honest advice on the best regions and tips for both first-time visitors and those returning for more.
