UNESCO World Heritage Sites, India

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Sunderbans National Park

The Sunderbans national Park, covering about 1330.10 sq km, is the habitat of nearly 200 Royal Bengal tigers. Bangladesh lies to the east of the Park and it is estimated that the combined population of tigers in the region could well be about 400 in number. Adapting itself to the saline and watery environment, the tigers at the park are good swimmers and practically amphibious.


Sundarbans National Park

Traversing the mangroves by motor launch is quite an experience, for the area is completely unspoilt and very different from the more conventional wildlife park. He estuarine crocodile is often seen along the mud banks but owing to the dense undergrowth the tiger is rarely sighted. The park is also noted for its conservation of the Ridley sea turtle.

Tourist Information

Best time to visit : September to May

Where to stay : Forest lodge at Sajnakhali, nearest town is Gosaba (50 km)

How to Reach : By Rail: Canning (48 km), By Air: Kolkata (112 km).