Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary and Watchtower

Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary and Watchtower is located within the Sundarban Tiger Reserve in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Covering about 362 sq km of mangrove forest, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1976 and forms the core of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve. The sanctuary is known for Royal Bengal Tigers, diverse mangrove flora, and birdlife. Its watchtower, interpretation centre and Bonobibi Temple are key visitor points accessible only by boat.

Visitors arrive by boat through tidal creeks and mangrove channels to a forested island complex. The main visitor area includes a watchtower overlooking the mangrove forest and waterways for wildlife viewing, the Sajnekhali Mangrove Interpretation Centre with exhibits on Sundarban ecology, and a small Bonobibi Temple. The surroundings are dense mangrove forest with watchtowers, jetties, and forest department facilities. Exploration is limited to designated watchtower, interpretation centre and jetty areas with a guide.