Sunderbans National Park

Kingdom of Royal Bengal tigers, Sundarban National Park is one of the premiere wildlife sanctuaries located in the Sundarbans delta in Indian state of West Bengal. The park is spread over an area of 10,000 sq. km of water and land, which is also the world's largest area of mangrove forests. Our national animal- Royal Bengal Tiger reside here with full majesty and pride. The park occupies rich flora and fauna with many attractive recreational options.

Wildlife Species in the Park
Sundarbans National Park has a wonderful flora. It is the world's largest mangrove forest possessing around 14 species of mangrove species. It has mangrove scrub, littoral forest, salt water mixed forest, brackish water mixed forest and swamp forest. There are around 64 plant species found in the park. And some plants and trees in the park include genwa, dhundal, passur, garjan, kankra, sundari and goran.

Sundarbans has around 58 species of mammals in the park. The most prominent among all mammals in the park is Bengal Royal Tiger, which is the national animal of India and receives advanced kind of protection. There are more than 250 tigers who are famously known for their unique characteristic of swimming in the saline waters, and man-eating tendencies. Other animals in park can be seen include leopards, rhinoceros, wild buffaloes, wild hogs, wild cats, barasinga, spotted deer, hog deer, barking deer, and monkeys.

Due to large water bodies and dense forests, the park has attracted a large variety of migratory and native birds. According to forest department, there around 248 bird species. The popular birds include open billed storks, white ibis, water hens, coots, pheasant tailed jacanas, pariah kites, brahminy kites, marsh harriers, swamp partridges, red jungle fowls, spotted doves, common mynahs, jungle crows, jungle babblers, cotton teals, herring gulls, caspian terns, gray herons, brahminy ducks,

Beside animal and birds. it houses a large varieties of aqua fauna like Gangetic dolphins, saw fish, butter fish, electric rays, silver carp, star fish, common carp, king crabs. Reptiles such as crocodiles, olive ridley turtles, sea snakes, estuarine chameleons, king cobras, salvator lizards, hard shelled batgun terrapins, russels vipers can be seen in the park.
What else to see and do?

• Boat Safari is the best way to enjoy wildlife in Sundarbans. With the help of your tour operator, you can book a boat or float from local people or luxury boats offered by the tourism department.
• Bhagatpur Crocodile Project is a crocodile breeding farm located near the park. You must go there to watch this deadly animal.
• Angling and fishing is one of the fascinating activity in the park. There are lots of rivers crisscrossing the park. You can also take the help of boat for fishing.
• Watching tiger is the main purpose of almost every tourists. But it is so easy as you think. Take jeep safari equipping with all protective measures.

Travel (Air/Rail/Road) Information
Sundarban can be accessed by reaching to the nearest town Gosaba (50 km). Dum Dum airport at Kolkata is 112 km away is the nearest airport offering regular service to all important cities of India. Canning is 48 km away from the Park is the nearest railhead. Gosaba and Canning are entry points offering further access only through boats. These entry points are connected by road with the cities like Kolkata 112 km, Namkhana (105 km), Sonakhali (100 km), Raidighi (76 km), Canning (64 km), and Najat (92 km).
Wildlife Lodges/Resorts
It is not a problem to find places to stay during the wildlife tour to Sundarbans. A number of resorts, lodges and forest rest houses are available near and inside the park. All of them offers excellent accommodation and cuisine facilities.

• Sundarbans Jungle Camp