Sundarbans National Park

Home to the unique Royal Bengal tiger, the Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1987. The Sundarbans forests, one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, are located in the Bay of Bengal on a 10,000 square kilometres delta formed by the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. The mist-covered region is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including 260 different bird species as well as endangered species like the estuarine crocodile, Ganges River dolphin, and Indian python. The Sundarbans are a collection of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal that are dispersed across Bangladesh and India. It is one of the largest active delta regions in the world. A mangrove plant with the name “Sundari,” which roughly translates to “beautiful forest,” gave rise to the name Sundarbans. Rivers abound in the area, and numerous creeks and tributaries also run through it.

Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project
It is situated at the westernmost point of the Sundarbans. The dense mangrove forests give the area more substance. The project’s primary focus is on the crocodile hatchery and the Batagur Baska species of tortoise.

Piyali Island
The Piyali River formed this island, which is 70 kilometres from Kolkata. It is an excellent place to spend weekends because of the calmer nearby river waters and the abundance of birds. River boating is a great way to get a feel for the surrounding mangroves, and the area is conveniently connected to the swampy Sundarbans National Park via a network of waterways.

Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary
It is a mangrove forest and swamp that is 362 square kilometres in size, situated in the northern part of the Sundarbans National Park. It was designated as a sanctuary in 1976. This location has a large bird population, and visitors can stroll leisurely through the park.