You now have a brand new place to stay on your next Sundarbans trip

Free and fast Internet, excellent multi-cuisine restaurant, well-maintained and comfortable AC rooms, laundry service – all in the heart of the Sundarbans. Sounds good? The real experience is even better once you visit Matla Tourism Property (formerly Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge), run by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.

The objective is to offer comfortable accommodation at affordable tariffs, but Matla Tourism Property offers you more than value for money when it comes to hospitality. Located entirely within the Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary, the property is constructed largely of wood, and powered by a 24×7 generator. The extremely helpful staff go out of their way to make your stay comfortable, and complimentary pick up and drop is provided by WBTDCL from Gadkhali ferry ghat.

Particularly for those looking for a perfect weekend getaway, Matla Tourism Property is ideal since it is very close to the Sundarban National Park. You can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities arranged by the property, or simply walk around the fenced-in and absolutely safe, spacious compound in the company of cheerful monkeys. The property has 24 rooms across two floors, and each room is equipped with all basic modern conveniences.

Places of interest near Matla Tourism Property include Sajnekhali Watchtower and Tiger Reserve, Sudhanyakhali, Jhingakhali, Burir Dabri, and Dobanki Watchtower. The sheer thrill of such close proximity to the world’s largest mangrove forests, home of the Royal Bengal Tiger, is hard to describe in words. The silence around the property is punctuated by continuous birdsong and the chattering of monkeys, giving you the feeling that you have walked right into the lap of nature.

The easiest way to get here is to drive to Gadkhali from Kolkata, a distance of about 83 km, and take the complimentary ferry to the property. There is ample parking space at the Gadkhali ferry ghat, so your vehicle is safe. Alternatively, you could travel to Canning by bus or car, about 55 km away, and take the ferry from there.

For booking and other details, do visit the property’s page on the WBTDCL website.