What can I see there?

Breeding programmes for deer, crocodiles and turtles, and the edge of the mangrove forest.

Is it part of the Sundarbans?

Yes, it lies on the edge of the Sundarbans mangrove forest.

Why is it so popular?

It is the closest Sundarbans visitor point to Mongla and easy to reach.

The Sundarbans is tiger habitat, so stay on marked paths.

Can I ask a question about Karamjal (করমজল) that is not answered here?

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During Eid and other long holidays.

How long does a visit take?

A few hours, including the boat ride from Mongla.

What is the best time to visit Karamjal (করমজল)?

The best months to visit Karamjal (করমজল) are November to February.

What is the weather like in Bagerhat?

April is the warmest month in Bagerhat, with average highs of 35°C, and January the coolest, with lows of 12°C. July is the wettest month, at about 369 mm of rain; December is the driest. Cool, dry winters are the time for Bagerhat's mosques, followed by a hot April and July rain near 369 mm.

Yes, Sundarbans visits require Forest Department permission and fees.

What is the emergency phone number in Bagerhat?

In Bagerhat, call 999 in an emergency. Police, fire and ambulance.

What currency is used in Bagerhat?

Bagerhat uses the Taka (BDT, ৳). Cash needed outside big cities.

Karamjal (করমজল)

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Chandpai Range, Sundarbans, near Mongla, Bagerhat, Bangladesh

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In short

Karamjal is a Forest Department station on the Pashur River in the Sundarbans, about 5 km from Mongla port, the closest Sundarbans stop to the town. It runs deer, crocodile and turtle breeding programmes and gives an easy first look at the mangroves. Entry is paid, and a visit takes two to three hours by boat from Mongla.

Karamjal is a Forest Department visitor centre and wildlife breeding station on the Pashur River in the Chandpai Range of the Sundarbans, Bagerhat District, about 5 kilometres from Mongla port in south-west Bangladesh. It is the closest Sundarbans stop to Mongla and suits visitors wanting a first look at the mangroves in a half day.

Deer, crocodile and turtle breeding pens

The site grew from a forest patrol post that doubled as a deer watch point. The Forest Department has run breeding programmes here for deer, crocodiles and turtles, and the breeding pens are the main draw.

About 500 visitors a day, more at Eid

Easy access keeps Karamjal busy all year, with press reports of about 500 visitors a day. Crowds peak at Eid and other long holidays, and ordinary weekdays are quieter.

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Key information

🚤From Mongla: About 5 km by boat

🐊Breeding: Deer, crocodiles, turtles

🌿Forest: Sundarbans mangroves

🕐Time Zone: Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6)

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Crocodile breeding
Spotted deer
Mangrove roots