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Sundarbans National Park |
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| Location : |
Piyali, West Bengal |
| Nearest Access : |
Gosaba (50-kms) |
| Main Wildlife Found : |
Bengal Tiger, Ridley Sea Turtle |
| Coverage Area : |
1330.10-sq-kms |
About Sundarbans National Park
Located in the Sundarbans Delta in the Indian State of West Bengal, The Sundarbans National Park is one of the most famous national parks in India. It has also status of an eminent tiger reserve, Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is densely covered by mangrove forests. It is one of the largest reserves of the royal Bengal tigers. It is also home to a variety of species of birds, reptiles including salt-water crocodiles. The park got its name from Sundari Tree once found in abundance here. 
Flora in Sundarbans National Park
The park is rich in its flora. There are generally four kinds of forest types – Saline Water type mixed forests, Tidal swamp forests, brackish water type mixed forests, and palm swamp type forests. There are about 64 different species of plants in the park. They have capacity to withstand estuarine conditions and tidal effects. Major species of fauna in the park are Sonneratia, Bruguiera, Ceriops, Excaecaria, Xylocarpus, Avicennia, Rhizophora, Heritiera, Phoenix, etc.
Fauna in Sundarbans National Park
The Sundarbans National Park is home to different species of animals, birds and reptiles. Predominantly the Sunderbans is widely famous for royal Bengal tigers. The park is home to more than 400 tigers. The royal Bengal tigers here have developed a unique characteristic of swimming in the saline waters. The tigers are of man-eating tendencies. Apart from tigers other wild animals found in the park are Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, Chital, Pangolin, Flying Fox, Common Grey Mongoose, Fox, Macaque, Wild Boar, etc.
Major avifaunas found at Sundarbans are Open Billed Stork, Swamp Partridge, Spotted Dove, Jungle Crow, Cotton Teals, Caspian Tern, Brahminy Duck, Brahminy Kite, Large Egret, Common Snipes, Green Pigeon, Paradise Flycatcher, Fishing Eagle, Sea Eagle, Common Kingfisher, Black-tailed Godwits, White Ibis, Pheasant Tailed Jacanas, Peregrine Falcon, Eastern Knots, Golden Plovers, White-eyed Pochard, Red Jungle Fowl, Marsh Harriers, Water Hens, Coots, Parish Kites, Mynah, Jungle Babbler, Herring Gulls, Grey Herons, Wood Sandpiper, Spotted Billed Pelican, Night Heron, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Woodpecker, Little Stint, Whimprel, Whistling Teal, etc.
Common reptiles found in the park are sea snakes, green turtles, hawks bill turtles, common kraits, rat snakes, dog faced water snakes, crocodiles, king cobras, Salvatore lizards, Russels Vipers, Monitor Lizards, etc.
Other Attractions in Sundarbans
Sajnakhali Sanctuary: It is the part of Sundarbans National Park & Tiger Reserve. It is famous for different species of avifaunas. The kingdom of birds at this sanctuary deserves the attentions of tourists from all over the world. Commonly seen bird species of the sanctuary are colorful species of Kingfisher, Lap-wings, Curfews, Whimbrels, Sandpipers, White-billed Sea Eagle, Pelicans, Plover, etc.
Kanak: Kanak is the nesting place of the Olive Ridley Turtles.
Bhagabatpur: It is famous for a hatchery of the largest estuarine crocodiles in the world.
Netidhopani: It is famous sites of the ruins of a 400 year old temple.
Piyali: It is the gateway to Sundarbans. Piyali is about 72 km away from Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. Here visitors can find excellent accommodation.
Kaikhali Island: It lies on the way to Sundarbans. It is an ideal picnic spot and known for scenic beauty.
Best Time to Visit Sundarbans
The ideal time to visit the globally famous national park & tiger reserve it during the months of September to May. During winters, visitors can see the mighty royal Bengal tigers sunbathing on the banks of river.
How to Get There
Air : The nearest airport is in Kolkata, at 112 km.
Rail : The nearest railway station is Canning, at 48 km.
Road : Good road network connects Sundarbans from major places of West Bengal like l Kolkata, Sonakhali, Canning, etc.
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