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For most couples, October to March is the easiest season for a first Sundarban trip. This guide compares the cooler months, hotter shoulder season and rain-sensitive monsoon so you can choose with realistic expectations.
Planning a Sundarban trip in October 2026? Use this practical guide to check dates, permits, safari conditions, transport, packing, and a flexible 3-day itinerary before you book.
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October to March is pleasant for most travellers. Monsoon (June–September) is lush but wet with route restrictions; April–May is hot but quiet.
Early mornings can be misty — atmospheric, though cruises may start a little later. It rarely cancels a day.
November to February, when winter migrants join resident kingfishers, egrets and raptors over the backwaters.
