Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Center, Khulna — Local services in Khulna Division

The only officially operated saltwater crocodile and extinct species of turtle (Batagur Balka) breeding center. It is located in the Sundarbans adjacent to Banishanta Union. Here tourists can gain a proper idea and knowledge about the Sundarbans at any time without prior permission. There is an opportunity to see Chitral deer, monkeys and crocodiles in their natural environment. There is a one and a half kilometer wooden trail to view the interior of the Sundarbans. There is a 45-foot high RCC tower to view the upper images. Dolphin display to learn about aquatic animals, Chitral deer skin, tiger skeleton, crocodile eggs, nameplates with regional, common and scientific names to identify various classes of plants, a map of the Sundarbans, 3 big crocodiles, Romeo (male), Juliet and Pilpil (female), respectively. At the moment, there are 217 crocodiles of different ages and sizes under the supervision of the responsible scientific officer. When the crocodile reaches 2 meters in length, it is released into the river. There are 2 beautiful modern ghats for tourists to get on and off.

Karamjal is 30 km from Dakop Upazila headquarters and 55 km from the district town. It can be easily reached by waterways and roads. Moreover, there are nearby resorts for overnight stays. This natural wonder can be easily visited...

Karamjal Tourist Center is located on the banks of the Pashur River in the Sundarbans. Under the supervision of the Forest Department, the tourist center has been set up on 30 hectares of land about eight kilometers from the Mongla seaport. There are many species of animals including crocodiles, deer, rhesus monkeys to enhance the beauty of nature. Also built wooden trails, towers and fishermen's fishing work is an additional receipt. Karamjal is the only natural crocodile breeding center in Bangladesh.It takes one to one and a half hours to reach Karamjal tourist center by motor boat from Mongla. At the very beginning of the tourist center is the map of the Sundarbans, which gives the initial idea of ​​the map about the Sundarbans. The richness of the biodiversity of the Sundarbans can be gauged by walking along the Monkey Trail made of zigzag wood in front. If you want to see the river of animals ahead on this way, you can rest on the benches built there. There is a shed at the head of the road about half a kilometer south of there. Another wooden trail to the west can be seen from this place. This path will take you to the crocodile and deer breeding center and observation tower. The beauty of the surroundings can be seen...

The only suggestion I should give is, pay the entrance fees only to the counter and take a government sealed receipt in return. The men in uniform demanding entrance fees as soon as you get off your boat are not the right ones to pay. Also do the same when you need to go deep into the forest for the permission and an armed security which would be provided by the authority. Do not deal with anyone outside the counter. The money you are giving without a receipt is not going to the government fund, I guarantee you. And, for the foreigners - you can rent a boat from Mongla to Karamjal for a day including detour for 1500 to 3000 taka. Do not pay more than that. Take a guide if needed to deal with the boatmen. Another thing is, you have to pay more fees (entrance, videography, permission and security to go deep into the forest) than the natives. That's the rule. Sorry from my side. I don't...