Sunderban National Park Travel in West Bengal

Sunderban is one of the major tourist destinationsFlycatcher, Yellow Wagtail, Purple Sunbird and
in West Bengal. It covers a vast area of aboutmany more. The location is also known for aqua
4264 sq km. Being a part of world's largest deltafauna like red fiddler crabs, hermit crabs,
and situated on the lower end of West Bengal, itcrocodiles, Ridley Sea Turtles and a variety of
is blessed with the largest estuarine forest all overfishes.
the world. The wild haven is home to BengalReptiles:
Tigers, the population of which runs more thenZoologist can also search for King Cobra, Rock
250. It is among the protected wildlife reservePython and Water Monitor in the park area.
part of Project Tiger and a World Heritage SiteBest time to make a wildlife visit
under UNESCO. Wild life lovers from far and wideDecember to February is the best time to visit
visit here and feast their eyes with countlessSunderban National Park.
animals, birds and jungle trees.Staying Hotel & Resorts
Wildlife in SunderbanTravelers can manage to stay overnight or more
A Jeep safari in Sunderban National Park is thethen that in Sunderban Mangrove Retreat,
best way to explore tiger den, snake holes andSunderban Field Camp, Sunderbans Jungle Camp,
exotic trees meant for chirping birds.Sunder Chittal Tourist Lodge and Sunderbans
Fauna:Tiger Camp.
Some commonly found animals in the sanctuaryHow to reach Sunderban National Park:
are Tiger, Salt Water Crocodile, Estuarine andThe international Airport in Delhi is connected with
Marine Turtles, Monitor Lizards, Cheetals, Sambar.the aerodrome in Kolkata by means of regular
The endangered River Terrapin, Batagur Baskaflights.
and Barking Deer are found only in Sunderban.On reaching Kolkata travelers can board train or
Avi-fauna:bus from Sealdah and reach Sunderban. Buses
Sunderban is a paradise for birdwatchers andavailable in Babu Ghat covers distance till Basanti.
nature lovers. One can easily encounter MaskedFrom Basanti, cross the river by ferry and reach
Finfoot, Mangrove Pitta, Mangrove Whistler, HouseGosaba. A 6 km rickshaw ride from Gosaba, helps
Sparrow, Asian Pied Starling, Blue-throatedreach the forest area.