Journal

Notes from the tide country

Practical guides written by the people who run the boats — not copied from elsewhere.

12 August 2026 · 6 min read

Best Time to Visit the Sundarbans

September to March gives you cool cruising weather and peak bird activity, while the pre-monsoon months bring the highest tiger sighting reports. Here is a month-by-month breakdown.

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28 July 2026 · 5 min read

How to Improve Your Chances of a Tiger Sighting

Tigers here are shy and the forest is tidal. Timing your watchtower visits with low tide and staying silent on deck matters far more than luck.

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9 July 2026 · 4 min read

What to Pack for a Sundarbans Boat Trip

Muted clothing, mosquito protection, a power bank and patience. A practical packing list built from a decade of guiding guests through the tide country.

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21 June 2026 · 7 min read

Gosaba: The Gateway Village of the Tide Country

Before the forest, there is the village — Hamilton's cooperative experiment, the Bonobibi shrines, and the honey collectors who still enter the jungle each April.

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