Travel: Visit Hiran Point in Sundarbans

The Dhaka Times Desk diamond point Hiran Point is a protected sanctuary located on the banks of Pramatta Kunga river in the Khulna range in the southern part of Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest.

Another name for Hiran Point, one of the World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO, is Neel Kamal. Being a sanctuary, Hiran Point has easily become a safe natural habitat for various species of wildlife including monkeys, deer, tigers, reptiles and birds. That's why one of the attractions of Sundarbans is the sighting of Royal Bengal Tiger, Chitra deer, Weeping khocha, Large egret, Dhyani buck etc.

Tourists often see deer, monkeys, guisaps, crocodiles, etc. while walking along the beautiful wooden roads of Hiran Point. Moreover, there is also a watch tower at a place called Keorasuthi, which is only 3 km away from Hiran Point. From the watch tower it is possible to enjoy the natural beauty of part of Sundarbans including Hiran Point.

How will it cost?

In the sanctuary area students have to pay travel fee per person per day – 30 taka, travel fee for general domestic tourists – 150 taka, travel fee for foreign tourists – 1500 taka. The travel fee for students outside the sanctuary is Tk 20, the general tourist fee here is Tk 70, the travel fee for foreign tourists is Tk 1000 and the travel fee for researchers is only Tk 40.

It is learned that apart from the travel fee of the forest department, other expenses include guide fee of Tk 500 per day, security guard fee of Tk 300, launch crew fee of Tk 70 and telecommunication fee of Tk 200. Besides, the video camera fee is Tk 200 for domestic tourists and Tk 300 for foreigners.

On the other hand, during Ras Purnima in Sundarbans, pilgrims have to pay a fee of Tk 50 per person for 3 days, registered trawler fee Tk 200, unregistered trawler fee Tk 800 and trawler fee Tk 200 for daily stay.

how to go

About hundred companies are currently engaged in tourism business in Sundarbans. You can visit Sundarbans easily with a good reliable tour management company. There are various buses going to Bagerhat from Dhaka's Gabtali and Syedabad bus terminals. Meghna Paribahan (Phone: 01717-388553) and Tourist Paribahan (01711-131078) buses depart from Syedabad Bus Terminal. On the other hand, there are Sakura Paribahan (Phone: 01711-010450) and Sohag Paribahan (01718-679302) buses from Gabtali Bus Terminal. You can also go to Khulna by train from Kamalapur. You will also get a launch from Rupsa from Khulna or Mongla port in Bagerhat to Sundarban Hiran Point. Again, various boat rentals are available from Bagerhat's Morelganj, Sarankhola to Sundarbans, you can also go through there.

where will you stay

For stay in Sundarbans, there are good accommodation options at Kachikhali at Tiger Point, Neelkamal at Hiran Point and Katkay forest department rest houses. If you want to stay in Neelkamal, you have to pay 3000 rupees per room for domestic tourists and 5000 rupees for foreigners. 3000 rupees per room for foreigners and 5000 rupees for foreigners. 2000 rupees per room in Cuttack and 5000 rupees per room for foreigners.

However, there are tourist corporation hotels to stay in Mongla and you will also find standard residential hotels at Pashur Port. There is also an opportunity for you to stay overnight in different quality hotels located in Satkhira and Khulna.

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