About this location
One of the outermost islands of the Sundarbans, Lothian sits where the mangrove delta meets the open Bay of Bengal, and is an important nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles alongside its tiger and crocodile habitat.
Species You Can Photograph in Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Kolkata (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose) Airport (~120 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Namkhana (~30 km)
By Air
Kolkata (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose) Airport is the nearest airport, about 120 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Namkhana is the nearest railway station, about 30 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Lothian Island is in the western Sundarbans near Patharpratima. Boats leave from the Namkhana/Patharpratima side; permits are required from the Sundarbans forest authorities.
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Photography tips for Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Accessible only by boat as part of an extended Sundarbans trip; among the more remote islands in the reserve.
Conservation: Protects both core mangrove tiger habitat and a coastal nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles.
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- Sundarbans
- Sundarbans National Park
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