Sundarban is the World biggest mangrove forest. In Bangladesh tourism, Sundarban plays the most vital role. A large number of foreigners come to Bangladesh every year only to visit this unique mangrove froest. Besides, local tourists also go to visit Sundarban every year. The area of great Sundarban is approximately 6000sq.km. General Information about Sundarban-area-Nearly 2400 sq.miles or 6000 sq.km. Forest Limits- North-Bagerhat, Khulna & Satkhira districts-South-Bay of Bengal : East-Baleswar (Haringhata) river, Perojpur, Barisal distric, and West-Raimanagal and Hariabhanaga rivers which partially form Bangadesh boundary with West Bengla in India. Main Attractions- Wildlife photography including photography of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger., wildlife viewing, boating inside the forest with call recordings, nature study, meeting fishermen, wood-cutters and honey-collectors, 
peace and tranquility in the wilderness, seeing the worlds largest mangrove forest and the revering beauty, The Sundarbans are the largest littoral mangrove belt in the world, stretching 80km (50mi) into the Bangladeshi hinterland from the coast. The forest arent just mangrove swamps though; they include some of the last remaining stands of the mighty jungles, which one covered the Gangetic plain. The Sundarbans cover an area fo 38,500 sq km, of which about one-third s covered in water. Since 1966 the Sundarbans have been a wildlife sanctuary, and it is estimated that there are now 400Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer in the area. Sundarbans is home to many different species of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and fishes. Over 120 species of fish and over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the Sundarbans. The Gangetic Rive Dolphin (Platanista gangeticus) is common in the rivers. No less than 50 species of reptiles and eight species of amphibians are known to occur. The Sundarbans now support the only population of the Estuarine, or Salt-Water Crocodile (Crocodiles paresis) in Bangladesh, and that population is estimated at less than two hundred individuals Hear land and water meet in many novel fashions, Wildlife presents many a spectacle. No wonder, you may come across a Royal Bengal Tiger swimming across the streams or the crocodiles basking on the riverbanks. With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the darking glades where bosisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves form above for sumptous meal for the former. for the botanist, the lover of nature, the poet and the painter this land provides a variety of wonder for which they all crave. It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger,
Spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, these monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, golpatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarbans. This is indeed a land for the sportsmen, the anglers and the photographers with its abundance of game, big and small, crocodile, wild boar, deer, pythons, wild-birds and above all the Royal Bengal Tiger, cunning, ruthless and yet manestic and graceful, For the less adventurously inclined, there are ducks and snipes, herons and coots, yellow-lags and sanpiipers. Its is also the land for the ordinary holiday makers who desire to rest of wander around at will to refresh their mind and feast their eyes with the rich treasure that nature has so fondly bestowed. Means of Communication-Water transport is the only means of communication for visiting the Sundarbans from Khulna or Jongla Port, Privated motor launch, speedboats, country boats as well as mechanized vessle of Mongla Port Authority might be hired for the purpose. From Dhaka visitors may travel by air, road or rocket steamer to Khulna-the gateway to the Sundarbans. Most pleasant jouraney form Dhaka to Khulna is by paddle stamer, rocket presenting a picturesque panorama of rural Bangladesh.
Day and nightlong coach services by road are also available. The quickest mode is by air from Dhaka to Jessore and then to Khulna by road. Journey time- It varies depending on tides against or in favor in the river. Usally it takes 6 to 10 hours journey by motor vessel form Mongla to Hiron Point of Katka. Famous Sport : The main tourist sports in Sundarban are Karamjol, Kataka, Kochikhali, Hiron point and Manadrbaria. Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for tiger, deer monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty. Kataka for deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey, morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Kataa to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provides opportunities for wild tracking. Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer.
peace and tranquility in the wilderness, seeing the worlds largest mangrove forest and the revering beauty, The Sundarbans are the largest littoral mangrove belt in the world, stretching 80km (50mi) into the Bangladeshi hinterland from the coast. The forest arent just mangrove swamps though; they include some of the last remaining stands of the mighty jungles, which one covered the Gangetic plain. The Sundarbans cover an area fo 38,500 sq km, of which about one-third s covered in water. Since 1966 the Sundarbans have been a wildlife sanctuary, and it is estimated that there are now 400Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer in the area. Sundarbans is home to many different species of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles and fishes. Over 120 species of fish and over 260 species of birds have been recorded in the Sundarbans. The Gangetic Rive Dolphin (Platanista gangeticus) is common in the rivers. No less than 50 species of reptiles and eight species of amphibians are known to occur. The Sundarbans now support the only population of the Estuarine, or Salt-Water Crocodile (Crocodiles paresis) in Bangladesh, and that population is estimated at less than two hundred individuals Hear land and water meet in many novel fashions, Wildlife presents many a spectacle. No wonder, you may come across a Royal Bengal Tiger swimming across the streams or the crocodiles basking on the riverbanks. With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the darking glades where bosisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves form above for sumptous meal for the former. for the botanist, the lover of nature, the poet and the painter this land provides a variety of wonder for which they all crave. It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger,
Spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, these monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, golpatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarbans. This is indeed a land for the sportsmen, the anglers and the photographers with its abundance of game, big and small, crocodile, wild boar, deer, pythons, wild-birds and above all the Royal Bengal Tiger, cunning, ruthless and yet manestic and graceful, For the less adventurously inclined, there are ducks and snipes, herons and coots, yellow-lags and sanpiipers. Its is also the land for the ordinary holiday makers who desire to rest of wander around at will to refresh their mind and feast their eyes with the rich treasure that nature has so fondly bestowed. Means of Communication-Water transport is the only means of communication for visiting the Sundarbans from Khulna or Jongla Port, Privated motor launch, speedboats, country boats as well as mechanized vessle of Mongla Port Authority might be hired for the purpose. From Dhaka visitors may travel by air, road or rocket steamer to Khulna-the gateway to the Sundarbans. Most pleasant jouraney form Dhaka to Khulna is by paddle stamer, rocket presenting a picturesque panorama of rural Bangladesh.
Day and nightlong coach services by road are also available. The quickest mode is by air from Dhaka to Jessore and then to Khulna by road. Journey time- It varies depending on tides against or in favor in the river. Usally it takes 6 to 10 hours journey by motor vessel form Mongla to Hiron Point of Katka. Famous Sport : The main tourist sports in Sundarban are Karamjol, Kataka, Kochikhali, Hiron point and Manadrbaria. Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for tiger, deer monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty. Kataka for deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey, morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Kataa to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provides opportunities for wild tracking. Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer.
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