Sundarbans, Munshiganj-Kalagachhia travel guide

At a glance

Location

Shyamnagar upazila

Entry

Burigoalini Forest Station

Centres

Kalagachhia and Akashlina ecotourism

Time

A day trip or one night

History and details

Munshiganj and Burigoalini in Shyamnagar upazila, Satkhira, are the easiest way into the western Sundarbans. The Indian border rivers Kalindi and Raimangal are very close from here.

The Kalagachhia ecotourism centre has a boardwalk and watch tower through the forest, and the Akashlina Ecotourism Centre at Munshiganj has landscaped riverside paths and boat trips. The area was badly hit by Cyclones Aila (2009) and Amphan (2020); salinity is a big challenge in people's lives here.

It is becoming popular as a cheaper way than a Khulna launch tour to get a taste of the Sundarbans in a day.

Things to do

• Walk the Kalagachhia boardwalk
• Explore the forest creeks by trawler
• Watch the sunset on the riverbank at Akashlina
• Buy honey and shrimp at Munshiganj

How to get to Sundarbans, Munshiganj-Kalagachhia

By trawler from Munshiganj, Shyamnagar.

Satkhira is about 250 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 5–6 hours.

• 🚌 By bus: Satkhira buses via the Padma Bridge (Sohag, A K Travels), fare ৳650–850.

Where to stay

• Barsha Resort and eco cottages around

What to eat

Satkhira mangoes (Himsagar), shrimp, jujube

Good to know

• Get a permit from Burigoalini Forest Station
• A cheaper way than a Khulna launch tour to see the Sundarbans in a day

More to see nearby

• Jashoreshwari Kali Temple (15 km)
• Akashlina Ecotourism Centre
• Harinagar Bazar

More places to visit in Satkhira district

• Jashoreshwari Kali Temple — An ancient temple at Ishwaripur, known as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.
• Mozaffar Garden — A big amusement park with a lake and gardens.

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