Introduction to city Sunderban - In West Bengal
Designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO, the Sunderban
National Park lies to the south-east of Calcutta in the
24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Sunderban, the world’s
largest delta formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra, is
also known for its unique mangrove forest ecosystem. The
national park, also a biosphere reserve and home to the
Royal Bengal tiger, is spread over an area of 1,330 sq.
km. The core area of the park is bound by Matla River
on the West, Haribhanga on the east and Netidhopani and
Gosaba on the north. The buffer zone, which extends over
an area of 885 sq. km, also includes Sajnakhali Wildlife
Sanctuary. Halliday Island and Lothian Island wildlife
sanctuaries lie to the south of Sunderban but do not form
a part of the tiger reserve.
The climate of Sunderban is very humid due to its proximity
to the Bay of Bengal. During monsoon, which last from
mid-June to mid-September, the region experiences a heavy
rainfall. After monsoons, the weather is quite pleasant
making it a right time to visit Sunderban.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Sunderban
Moving through the largest estuarine delta in the world
is quite a thrilling experience. The flora and fauna
of the region are the major attractions here. The mangrove
forest presents a unique ecosystem. The wildlife includes
the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, a major attraction
in the tiger reserve. Some of the other attractions include
chital, crocodile, monkeys, estuarine and marine turtle,
dolphins and various kinds of birds.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Sunderban
Excursions around the Sunderban National Park take you
to the habitats of the other ’residents’ of the Sunderban.
You can witness a large variety of birds, animals and
reptiles. At Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary, you get
to see birds like spotted billed pelican, cotton teal,
herring gull, Caspian tern, grey heron, large egret and
others. The Halliday Island is the home to the
barking deer while Kanak is the nesting place of
Olive Ridley turtles. You can have a look at the ruins
of a 400-year-old temple at Netidhopani and relax
out at a beautiful tourist complex at Piyali.
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