At Hotel Sonar Bangla, the top hotel resort in the Sundarbans, you may escape to the height of luxury. Only a few kilometers from Gosaba, the resort is tucked away in a vast mangrove area and offers unparalleled luxury along with practical eco-friendly practices. After a day of exploring the lush forests and beautiful waterways, our magnificent rooms and suites are the ideal place for you to relax and rejuvenate. With everything you need to make your stay exceptional, from our top-notch dining options to our cutting-edge amenities and services, we are here to satisfy all of your needs. Why then wait? In the centre of the Sundarbans, Sonar Bangla offers the finest in luxury hospitality. Reserve your stay today!
Located on the banks of the river Gomti in a picturesque village, the HSB Sundarban is the world's first luxury forest resort. The resort provides 75 opulent rooms and cottages, ranging from luxury to premium lodging, with some of the most popular suites offering spectacular panoramic views of the river and mangrove environment. Every inch of the inside was designed with the local culture, flora, and animals in mind, making you feel at one with the earth and its inhabitants.
Adventurers, birdwatchers, and other nature lovers will find HSB Sundarban to be the perfect destination. It is also the perfect getaway for those in need of rest and renewal. Here, you can experience Mangrove jungle safaris on our *boat "La Mangrovia," hiking nature trails, bird watching tours, visits to tribal villages, cycling tours, stargazing, cultural evenings, and much more. We offer exotic Spa treatment and benefits of Ayurveda at the wellness clinic after our guests experience the untamed nature of the mangrove forest. The resort houses a multicuisine restaurant ‘Breathing Roots’, Café called ‘Latte Beehive’ and a Bar ‘La Crocodile’ overlooking the ‘Gomti’ river and serving world-class mouthwatering delicacies. The property also offers for its inhouse guests, complimentary access to the Gym, Swimming Pool, Library, Badminton Court, Game Room, Children's Play Area etc.
That being said, you have arrived in a land full of surprises, a place where cats can swim and fish can walk, where the sea tells many tales of struggle, and where the wind carries the legends of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Perhaps you will survive your encounter with the mysterious beast and tell your friends all about it.
N.B.: *The boat safari to the forest remains closed on every Tuesday as per forest department notification.
AIR CONDITIONING
MULTICUISINE RESTAURANT
CONFERENCE / BANQUET HALL
ROOM SERVICE
SWIMMING POOL
CYCLING & GYMNASIUM
CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
ADDA ZONE
BOAT SAFARI
CAFE
BAKERY
LIBRARY
GAMES COURT
TEMPLE
AMPHITHEATRE
SPA
( Coming Soon )INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GAMES
FISHING DECK
BIRD WATCHING
BAR
2500 sq feet.
The beauty of the Sundarbans stimulates all of the senses. Witnessing the tigers in the wild is a priceless experience. Humidity and the chirping of birds fill the ears and break the silence of the jungle. Mangrove forests are some of the most visually stunning and ecologically significant ecosystems in the world. Cross the rivers and be terrified by the big cats and saltwater crocodiles at a place that never ceases to surprise. The rare Brahminy Kite birds are beckoning you to come and view them in all their splendor.
The forest has an area of around 9,630 square kilometers and is found on the delta formed by the meeting of the mighty Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. Two hundred distinct types of birds and eighty different types of mangroves. The maximum number of Royal Bengal Tigers may be found in this park, making it famous throughout India. Around half of the Sundarbans' 102 islands have permanent residents. The park's incredible biodiversity and status as one of the world's largest Tiger reserves led to its designation as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
In the Sundarbans, you can visit one of three wildlife sanctuaries: Sajnekhali, Lothian Island, or Haliday Island.
Sajnekhali
Lothian Island
Haliday Island
The park is always accessible to visitors. Living a simpler life in the country is a big draw. Locals rely heavily on fishing, farming, honey collection, and other agricultural pursuits. Visit the neighboring towns and get to know the locals as you make your way to our resort.
Sundarbans locals give serious thought to religious matters. Several locals have turned to the same religious practice to mitigate the many calamities that befall their area. Here, Hindus and Muslims alike honor the same deities, such as Bonobibi, Monosha, and GaziPir. Even the sizable Christian minority lives in relative harmony with the majority.
The Sundarbans are at their most beautiful from September to March. The area has a tropical climate with extremely hot summers and cold winters.
The highest temperature recorded in the summer was 42 degrees Celsius, while the lowest was 31 degrees Celsius. In the winter, the high is 29 degrees Celsius and the low is 9.2 degrees Celsius.
Map, directions, and travel time from Kolkata
Nearest Airport | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI) |
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Nearest Railway Station | Canning Station, connected via Sealdah |
By Road | To travel about 110 kilometers from Kolkata to Sunderbans by road, a well-maintained network of roadways has been constructed. You may also readily use public transportation. In addition, for a little fee, our agents will meet you at the parking lot and help you board a private ferry to get over the river and to Gosaba Jetty in just 10 minutes. Our representative will meet you at Gosaba Jetty and help you hop on an E-rickshaw that will take you to the resort in 20 minutes via the village of Dulki. |
By Waterways | A riverway also provides access to the property. Direct waterway passage by private tourist boats connects Godkhali Jetty with Dulki Resort Forest Jetty. The time might vary from 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes depending on the tide. |
On the premises, you'll find both a temple dedicated to Bono Bibi and a park filled with crocodiles. There's a sweet water pond where animals congregate to drink, and a watch tower with observation lines from which you may survey the forest below. In this area, avid bird-watchers will see a wide range of avian species. Deer and water monitor lizards are common inhabitants of this region.
The Sudhanyakhali Canal is the way to go to the Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower. In terms of tourism, this watchtower is a major draw. It faces a sweet water pond dug by the forest service, providing a clear line of sight from which to take in the surrounding scenery.
The main features include an accessible lookout tower and a canopy walk across the forest. Visitors may have a good look at the local fauna from a safe distance owing to the severed observation lines. There is a sweet water pond in the area, therefore tigers aren't the only often spotted animals there. A sail through Matla — Sea Face (viewpoint of the Bay of Bengal) — a 5-river confluence point with a big water body all around — is required to reach this lookout tower.
The Netidhopani Watch Tower, located to the left of the main camp's entrance, overlooks the ruins of a Shiva Temple that dates back 400 years. Located in a National Park, it is surrounded by beautiful trees and peaceful scenery.
Sir Daniel Mackinnon Hamilton's cottage in Gosaba, where he established the greatest cooperative organization in the area. Beacon's house in Gosaba was once occupied by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Sir Hamilton had extended an invitation for him to come. Because of this, the area has a significant history.
The core values of conservation include long-term stability and ecological security. Our guests and the locals have benefited from our community outreach activities because they now understand the value of ecotourism and environmental protection.