Sundarbans National Park

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Sundarban is the largest delta in the world and consists of 10,200 km2 of mangrove forest, spread over India and Bangladesh. Sundarbans is bound on the west by river Muriganga and on the east by rivers Harinbhahga and Raimangal. Other major rivers flowing through this ecosystem are Saptamukhi, Thakuran, Matla and Goasaba. Being a birder’s paradise, Sundarbans has about 428 birds, some, like the Masked Finfoot and Buffy fish owl, are recorded only seen here.

The delta harbors large reptiles like the King Cobra, Monitor Lizard, Estuarine Crocodile and the Olive Ridley Turtle, for which there is a conservation Program in the Indian park. The park is also home to Leopard, Indian Rhinoceros, Javan Rhinoceros, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer and Water Buffalo etc.

Facts & Figures

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Getting There
Nearest Airport Kolkata (120 Kms / 2.5 Hours)
Major Cities Kolkata (120 Kms)
Railway Station Canning (48 Kms – 1.5 Hours)
Weather
Months Season Temperature
October – February Winter Minimum : 18-20 Degrees | Maximum : 30-35 Degrees
March – June Summer Minimum : 25-35 Degrees | Maximum : 35-45 Degrees
July – September Monsoon Minimum : 20-25 Degrees | Maximum 30-35 Degrees

Activities & Excursions

Boat Safari

Birdwatching Walking Tours

Village Visits