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Sundarbans is in West Bengal of India.

Understand
Sundari Sundarbans……

Landscape
Canopied with bondless azure sky with babbling streams and rivulets flowing across the endless stretch of greenary - the Sundari, Garan, Keora, Hental, Dhundul, Golpata, Passur, Garjan, Kakra and many other variety of trees - World’s best mangrove forest, the largest delta of the world, with all her exotic beauty and silent mystery - The Sundarban is waiting to welcome you. Be with Khorlo Tours & Travels on our own luxurious pleasure launch - destined to take you through the meandering canal of Durga Duani to the area of Tiger Project. While moving through the rippling waters of Matla you will come across rivers of different sizes and shapes named as Bidya, Hogol, Gosaba, Gona, Kartal, Netai, Raimangal, Kalindi, Haribhanga, Bidyadhari and Sundarban will unfold her myriad beauties before you one after other.

Flora and fauna
The deep dense forest, the murmur of the sparking rivulets, various species of local and other migratory birds as Tern, Kingfisher, Heron, Cormorant, Egret, Seagull, White Bellied Sea Eagle, Whimprel, Black Tailed Godwit, Little Stint, Sandpiper, Golden Plover, Pintail, White-eyed Pochard, Dalmetion Pelican, Ospery, Shaheen Falcon, Lesser Adjutent Strok & Estuarine Crocodiles basking in the wintry sunshine, Chinese Pangolin, Spotted and Axis Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Leopard Cat, Indian Fishing Cat, Common Yellow Water Moniter, Marine Indian Soft/ Flap shelled Olive Ridley Turtles, Gigantic Dolphin, Hard shelled Batagur, Terrapin, Pythons, King Kobra, various type of lizards and the feeling of emancipation in the lap of nature will certainly touch your mind.

Get in
The inaccessibility of Sunderbans (declared as a Tiger Reserve on 1973) is its biggest attraction and in the mystery-shrouded Pirkhali, Gazikhali, ChoraGanjikhali, DeolBharani, Bhagaban Bharani, Panchamukhani and Sunarkhari you may have a glimpse of that awful beauty- A Born Man Eater- The Royal Bengal Tiger. You may ascend the watch tower of Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Do Baanki, Marichjhapi, Burir Dabri and Netidhopani overlooking an untamed forestscape and enjoy sights and sounds of nature resplendent in her pristine virginal beauty.

Fees/Permits
Launch Per Day: Rs.100/- Tourist Per Day: Rs.15/- Still Camera: Free Movie Camera: Rs.500/- per Day

Get around
Goshaba: Remembered as Sir David Hamilton’s Settlement.

Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary: Situated on the confluence of Matla and Gumdi rivers, a home of Herons, Egrets and other species.

Mayadwip & Kalasdwip: The nestling place of Olive Ridley Turtles with a beautiful beach & densely wooded island.

Bhagabatpur: It is a hatchery cum sanctuary of the biggest Estuarine Crocodile.

Lothian Island: A Bird Sanctuary famous for White Bellied Sea Eagle, Black capped Kingfisher, Whimbrell, & Tern.

Gangasagar: Culturally and religiously important destination with a good beach.

Frazergunj & Bakkhali: A wellknown beach especially a Bird Watches Paradise, Beach with Casuarinas and Red Fiddle Crab. The twin white sand beaches are entirely different from the other beaches. They are pristine, pure and hold the charms of a beach unspoilt.

See
At dusk as the birds retire to their nests and the sky tinged with rays of the setting sun, the entire forest undergoes a subtle transformation when the shapes and forms, silhoutted against the evening sky, acquire a surrealistic character. The night stay in launch with eternal silvery moonlight, the star-studded blue sky and the constant murmur of the river is a different experience altogether. The varigated moods and colours of the forest form a Kaleidoscope, which is sure to fascinate you. The sounds of nocturnal birds at a distance will take your mind far far away from this madding world.

Do
The most interesting wilderness of the world, Sunderbans is a paradise for wild life enthusiasts, bird and butterfly watchers. Honey collectors, fishermen with their typical fishing boats will be an added attraction.

Buy
Honey.

Eat
Locally Rice/Chapati, Dal, Vegetable, Fish Curry, Chicken Items are available.

Lodging
Name of Camp/Hotel/Lodge/Resort

Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge (Govt), Sundarban Tiger Camp, Sundarban Mangrove Retreat, Sundarban Tiger Safari, etc.

Camping
Camping here is not permissible. Self camping is possible in nearby villages but it is not prescribed due to wildlife activities.