Sundarbans

If you lived in Jeliakhali, a village in the Sundarbans, water would decide your year. After seasons of watching rain disappear, soil wash away, and wells run low, farmers here dug ponds on their own land with support from Gram Samriddhi Foundation.

In the heart of the Sundarbans, life unfolds at a slower rhythm, with sustainable homestays, local cuisine, and a deep connection with nature through walks and birdwatching. Explore mangrove-lined rivers, spot wildlife, and experience village life and tribal festivals that make this UNESCO World Heritage Site truly unforgettable.

Akul Biswas started planting mangrove saplings along the banks of the Bidyadhari river in 2005. Locals took notice of his work and joined his mission. Today, Biswas and over 200 women have formed the Jharkhali Sabuj Bahini that works towards revival of mangroves in the Sundarbans.

Anil Mistry’s life changed the day he saw a dying doe in the Sundarbans. Once a poacher, he is now a conservationist who has saved 70 tigers and empowered locals with safer livelihoods.

When a tiger entered Deulbari village in the Sundarbans, locals stayed calm, called for help, and helped send it home — alive and unharmed

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Akul Biswas started planting mangrove saplings along the Bidyadhari river in 2005. Today, he leads Jharkhali Sabuj Bahini, with 200 women working to revive mangroves in the Sundarbans.

For almost two decades, dedicated efforts have been tackling the severe challenges of saltwater intrusion and poor hygiene, especially menstrual health, in the Sundarbans. But solving these issues isn't easy — especially in a region where every hard-earned rupee is vital for survival, making sustainable solutions even more urgent.

The SHIS Foundation, founded by Mohammed Abdul Wohab and Sabitri Pal, operates in the Sundarbans, West Bengal.

Padma Shri Dr Arunoday Mondal, a 70-year-old doctor, travels 160 km to Sundarbans every weekend to run his free clinic 'Sujan'. He has been treating over 12,000 patients every year for the past 23 years.