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Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
About:
Where the land meets the sea at the southern tip of West Bengal lies the Indian Sunderbans, a stretch of impenetrable mangrove forest of great size and bio-diversity. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sunderbans is a vast area covering 4264 square km in India alone. The Indian Sunderbans forms the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India. A paradise for birdwatchers, the list includes such rarities as the Masked Finfoot, Mangrove Pitta and the Mangrove Whistler The Sunderbans are a part of the world's largest delta formed by the mighty rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Situated on the lower end of the Gangetic West Bengal, it is also the world's largest estuarine forest. The Sunderbans is criss-crossed by hundreds of creeks and tributaries. It is one of the most attractive and alluring places remaining on earth, a truly undiscovered paradise.
Sanctuary :
Tiger Reserve
Area :
1,330.12 square kilometres
Year Of Establishment :
1984
Address of the Official Incharge :
P.O. Canning Twon,District 24,Parganas
Phone No :
03218-256159(O), 033-2474
Fax No :
256159
Email :
suntiger@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Temperatures :
Min temperature:20 °C & max temperature:48 °C
Nearest Town :
Gosaba & Kolkata
Time to Visit :
December and January
Animal in Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
Monitor Lizard, Estuarine Crocodile and the Olive Ridley Turtle,Leopard, Indian Rhinoceros, Javan Rhinoceros, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer and Water Buffalo Royal Bengal Tiger; Fishing Cats, Macaques, Wild Boar, Common Grey Mongoose, , Jungle Cat, Flying Fox, Pangolin, Chital
Resorts in Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
Sunderban Mangrove Retreat
The word "Sunderban" is derived from sundari and ban which means "the forests of sundari". Located in the extreme south of Kolkata, Sunderban forms one of the unique ecosystems in Indian sub-continent. Sunderban, one of world's largest estuarine delta is formed by the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna. It covers an area of 4262 sq. kms in India, spreading over 54 islands and two countries namely West Bengal of India and Bangladesh. Approximately 40% of Sunderbans belong to the state of West bengal, India and 60% to Bangladesh. Sunderban is located to 21°30' to 22°15' North; 88°10' to 89°10' East. Sunderban is the homeland of largest number of tigers in the world. According to a research it is the homeland of around 270 Royal Bengal Tigers. Sunderban is popular equally for Royal Bengal Tigers and its large mangrove forests. Covering an area of 60% of India'a total mangove area, Sunderban is the largest mangrove forest in the world. Sunderbans is one of the largest Wildlife Sanctuary and is the habitat to a number of Indiaâs most amazing wildlife species like spotted deer, herons, white bellied eagles, estuarine and marine turtle, black-necked stork, estuarine crocodiles and a wide variety of birds. The Royal Bengal Tigers form the major source of attraction in Sunderban. The wildlife sanctuary of Sundarbans covers an area of 2,585 square kilometers. The area came under the Tiger Project in 1973 and later the core area of 1,330 square kilometers was declared the national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sunderban Tiger Camp
Welcome to the natural abode of the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger. Located opposite the Tiger Reserve Forest at Sajnekhali, the Sunderban Tiger Camp stands on a lush green field adorned with beautiful flowers. Retire to the comforts of your air-conditioned cottage for a night dreaming about the adventures of the daySunderbans Tiger Camp started on 1st April 2004 as a basic camp providing 8 Swiss tented canvas accommodation with a common toilet facility and buffet meals. With time and the increasing demands of the tourists and successful research today we have 4 AC Executive Cottages, 4 Executive Rooms, 7 AC/Non AC Cottages, 4 Huts and 4 Swiss Tents which add to the grandeur of the natural environment all our accommodations have attached baths and provide the basic amenities such as running water, electricity (solar and soundless generators), cleanliness and comfort. All our cottages are equipped with ACâs and the Executive one provides running hot water (running with solar cells) and has room service facility.
Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge
Hotel Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge is situated near to the mangrove wild hub land of Sundarbans at Sajnekhali. The hotel is located at a distance of 112 km. from the Kolkata International Airport. Hotel Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge is a beautiful government run tourist lodge
Sundarban Tiger Land Resort
Sundarban is a much-featured destination on the World Tourism map. This tiny emerald covering 3702 sq km has a 105 km long coast line lapped by the Sea. Temperate climate, diverse landscapes, wide, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, clean waters and an aura of serenity attract many tourists from all over the world. Sundarbans, formerly SUNDERBUNDS, vast tract of forest and saltwater swamp forming the lower part of the Ganges Delta, extending about 160 miles (260 km) along the Bay of Bengal from the Hooghly River Estuary (India) to the Meghna River Estuary in Bangladesh.
Banani Resort
Banani Resort one of the luxurious resorts in sundarbans, situated at the Pakhirala Island which is just 8 Kms from the Gosaba. Gosaba is the last inhabited area before the deep Sundarban forests start. Banani Resort, Sundarbans have all the modern facilities with sleek furniture & fixtures. Banani Resort is situated on the bank of rive Bidya. Sunderbans Banani Resort facilities include attached baths and multi channel sky TV in every rooms, A very Beautiful Lawn, Round the clock 24*7 Electricity, Treated Running Water for daily uses, Own processed drinking water, Own cultivated organic vegetables and All the rooms have Telephone with Intercom facilities.
Sunderban Tiger Roar
Sunderban Tiger Roar is the well known luxurious hotel to stay in the wildness of Sundarbans National Park at affordable rate. To ensure safety and security of all the tourist boundary of the Resort is fenced to prevent straying away of wild animals. The resort has done lots of effort to make free from noise pollution and also to make it one of the eco- friendly resort. Tiger Roar resort Sunderban offer air-cooled and not air-cooled rooms to visitors. The resort is decorated with the help of local craftmen bamboo & caned materials which give very good look of local Bengali Culture
Suranjana Holiday Resort
Suranjana Holiday Resort is in the one of the most scenic island of Sundarbans, Dayapur, on the bank of river Gomor. Suranjana is manly famous for their warm hospitality. Suranjana Holiday Resort has two types of accommodation facility. First is of air-cooled Deluxe Rooms and second is of non air-cooled Deluxe Rooms. If You Are Thinking of A Trip To Sunderban , Go with Suranjana Holiday Resort without hesitation. You will surely love the way these people care for all your needs.
Travel Information for Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
General Information :
The foreign tourists willing to observe the tigers and implement the Tiger Projects and visit the Sajnekhali, have to obtain the special permits for entry into the Sundarbans National Park. The tourists should contact the Secretary, West Bengal Forest Department, Writer's Blidge, Kolkata - 700001, on request. To obtain the entry permit for other areas of the Sundarban; the tourists must visit the Field Director, Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, PO Canning, District 24 Parganas, West Bengal. A boat cruise through Sunderbans outside the sanctuary requires no entry permit.
Location :
Piyali in West Bengal
Best Time To Visit :
December and February.
How to Reach Sunderbans Tiger Reserve
By Air :
Kolkata is the nearest airport is at a distance of 112-kms from the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
By Rail :
The nearest railhead is Canning, 48-kms away from the Sunderbans National Park. From Port Canning, regular buses ply to Sonakhali, Raidighi, Najat and Namkhana.
By Road :
The excellent road network connects Namkhana to Kolkata, Sonakhali (100-kms), Raidighi (76-kms), Canning (64-kms), and Najat (92-kms), all lying nearby the Sunderbans.
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