Sundarbans National Park
Land of the Mangroves
The mysterious realm of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Explore the world’s largest mangrove forest, where nature’s wonders and wildlife thrive in harmony.
Sundarbans at a Glance
Wildlife
The Sundarbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the Royal Bengal Tigers who’ve developed some impressive swimming skills over the years. The park also boasts estuarine crocodiles, fishing cats, spotted deer, wild boars, and a rich variety of birdlife, including the Lesser Adjutant Stork and Mangrove Pitta- all adapted to the challenging environment of tidal changes and saline waters.
Vegetation
The Sundarbans National Park features the world’s largest mangrove forest, with over 80 species of mangroves, including Sundari (from which the park gets its name), Goran, and Garjan. These mangroves are highly adapted to the saline and waterlogged conditions, with stilt roots and pneumatophores for breathing. The vegetation provides crucial shelter and sustenance for the park’s diverse wildlife, stabilizes the coastline, and protects against erosion and storm surges, making it an essential part of this unique ecosystem.
Things To Do in Sundarbans
Boat Safaris
Birding
Culture
World’s Largest Mangrove Forest
The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, covering approximately 10,000 square kilometres, with about 40% in India and the rest in Bangladesh.
How to reach?
AIR
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata: Located about 3 Hrs from the Sundarbans, this is the nearest major airport.
TRAIN
Canning is the closest railway station to the Sundarbans, located about 1 Hr 30 Minutes from Godkhali. Trains to Canning depart from Sealdah Station in Kolkata.
ROAD
West Bengal has excellent road connectivity and one can easily drive down to Sundarbans from nearby cities. Distances from nearby cities:
Kolkata – 3 hrs
OUR ACCOMMODATIONS
CLASSIC
Rustic safari lodges with cozy spaces, basic room amenities and common areas, warm staff and home cooked meals. Perfect for the non-discerning traveler.
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