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The Sundarbans

Largest mangrove forest on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — home of the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Forest Khulna district Best season: Dec – Feb

📍 Location & access

District Khulna
DivisionKhulna
TypeForest
Coordinates21.9497°N, 89.1833°E
Best timeDec – Feb
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🧭 Planning your trip

The best window for The Sundarbans is Dec – Feb. November to February is the easiest season for travel across Bangladesh generally — cool and dry — while the monsoon between June and September is when the haors, waterfalls and hills are at their most dramatic.

Khulna is known for sundarbans gateway, Rupsha bridge, shrimp trade.

Sunrise and sunset at The Sundarbans today

Useful for planning the golden hour — 12:47 of daylight.

Sunrise সূর্যোদয় 05:41
Golden hour begins সোনালি আলো 17:58
Sunset সূর্যাস্ত 18:28

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Frequently asked questions about The Sundarbans

Where is The Sundarbans?

The Sundarbans is in Khulna district, Bangladesh, at 21.9497°N, 89.1833°E.

When is the best time to visit The Sundarbans?

The best season to visit The Sundarbans is Dec – Feb.

What is The Sundarbans known for?

Largest mangrove forest on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — home of the Royal Bengal Tiger.