For your safe, enjoyable, and eco-friendly stay at Sundarbans: Keep it simple;
nature and local culture are best preserved in the hands of the people.

Do’s

• Avoid drinking tap water – opt for filtered or coconut water.
• Carry water in metal bottles – Sundarbans is a No Plastic Zone.
• Pack light snacks and fruits for your trip.
• Bring skincare products, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.
• Carry cash – ATMs are rare, mostly available in Gosaba (SBI).
• Keep essential medicines (cough, cold, stomach ailments).
• Always keep a torch and spare batteries.
• Carry spare camera batteries – replacements may not be available locally.

Don’ts

• Do not bring plastic bags – Sundarbans is a No Plastic Zone.
• Don’t harm the habitat – avoid throwing anything into rivers/forests.
• Avoid playing loud music or shouting – it disturbs wildlife.
• Do not get out of the boat without permission.
• Do not enter the Tiger Reserve – it is strictly off limits.
• Stay only between sunrise and sunset – no night stays inside the forest.
• Avoid offenses like hunting, fishing, or damaging flora.
• Respect local customs – avoid insulting traditions.
• Do not start fires or smoke inside protected areas.
• Avoid night driving in protected zones.
• Do not enter restricted zones or the core area.
• Avoid making unnecessary noise.
• Carrying firearms or firecrackers is prohibited.
• Don’t litter – even fruit peels.
• Do not feed animals.
• Avoid rash driving (>20 km/h).
• Do not leave the lodge without a guide.
• Avoid using flash while photographing animals.
• Do not bathe in the river.
• Misbehavior, misconduct, or drunk behavior is not permitted.