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Sundarbans
:: Sundarbans ::
Sundarban
is the world biggest mangrove forest. In Bangladesh tourism, Sunderban plays
the most vital role. A large number of foreigners come to Bangladesh every year
only to visit this unique mangrove forest. Besides, local tourists also go to
visit Sundarban every year. The area of great Sundarban is about 6000 sq. km.
General
Information about Sudarbans:
AREA: Nearly 2400 sq.
miles or 6000 sq. km.
FOREST
LIMITS:
North-Bagerhat, Khulna and Sathkira districts : South-Bay of Bengal;
East-Baleswar (or Haringhata) river, Perojpur, Barisal district, and
West-Raimangal and Hariabhanga rivers which partially form Bangladesh boundary
with West Bengal in India.
MAIN
ATTRACTIONS:
Wildlife photography including photography of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger,
wildlife viewing, boating inside the forest will call recording, nature study,
meeting fishermen, wood-cutters and honey-collectors, peace and tranquility in
the wilderness, seeing the world's 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 forests aren't just
mangrove swamps though; they include some of the last remaining stands of the
mighty jungles, which once covered the Gangetic plain.
The
Sundarbans cover an area of 38,500 sq km, of which about one-third is covered
in water.
Since
1966 the Sunderbans have been a wildlife sanctuary, and it is estimated that
there are now 400 Royal 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 River 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
Here
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
boisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves from above for sumptuous 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.
Sundarban'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, theses 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
majestic and graceful, For the less adventurously inclined, there are ducks and
snipes, herons and coots, yellow-lags and sandpipers. It is also the land for
the holiday makers who desire to rest or 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 Mongla Port. Private motor launch, speedboats, country boats as
well as mechanized vessel 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. You can start journey from Dhaka to
Khulna by road or by river. 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. Usually it takes
6 to 10 hours journey by motor vessel from Mongla to Hiron Point or Katka.
FAMOUS
SPOTS: The main tourist spots in Sundarban are Karamjol,
Katka, Kochikhali, Hiron point and Mandarbaria. Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for
tiger, deer, monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty. Katka for deer,
tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey, morning and evening symphony
of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Katka to Kachikhali
(Tiger Point) provides opportunities for wild tracking.Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer
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