BURIRDABRI FOREST CAMP & WATCH TOWER

Overview of Burirdabri

Burirdabri Forest Camp, located in the Bashirhat Range of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, is one of the most remote and least-visited tourist spots. It features the Burirdabri Watch Tower, a unique mud walk, and a mangrove cage trail leading to the famous Raimongal View Point overlooking the Bangladesh Sundarbans. Opened in 2003, it is accessible mainly from the Dhamakhali and Sandeshkhali entry points.

Unique Experience

The approach to Burirdabri is unlike any other watchtower in Sundarbans. Visitors walk over wooden bridges, through a mud cage trail, and onto a wooden watchtower. Along the way, it’s common to spot pugmarks, crabs, snails, and other mangrove ground fauna. The route also carries an air of adventure — with narrow creeks, dense vegetation, and a wild, untouched charm.

Wildlife & Nature

• Crabs (including fiddler & hermit varieties), molluscs, snails
• Reptiles along the mud walk and creeks
• Aquatic life in swampy mangrove zones
• Views across the River Raimongal into Bangladesh Sundarbans

Things to Do at Burirdabri

• Experience the mud walk through mangrove cage trails
• Climb the watchtower for an international border view
• Photograph Bangladesh Sundarbans across the Raimongal
• Boat ride through narrow creeks of Arbesi and Jhila beats

Nearby Attractions

• Jhingekhali Beat
• Khatuajhuri Beat
• Harikhali Beat

Travel Tips

• Permits must be arranged in advance; often handled by tour operators
• Safety: walkways may have broken fencing; follow guide’s lead
• Use sturdy boats during April–September; waters are rough
• Protect camera gear from mud splashes during the walk

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Permit & Access Info

Entry to Burirdabri is via boat, with permits issued at Sajnekhali or Bagna. The boat ride from Sajnekhali takes 3.5–4 hours, passing through remote mangrove beats. Trips are often part of 2N/3D or 3N/4D Sundarban tours.