Sundarbans National Park
The world's largest mangrove forest straddling India and Bangladesh. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Bengal tiger and forms the Ganges–Brahmaputra delta in West Bengal.
Area (km²)
1330.12
Established
1984
District
South 24 Parganas
Nearest City
Kolkata
Quick Facts
Sundarbans is the largest mangrove ecosystem in the world.
Tigers here are known to swim between islands and have adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle.
The park is part of the Ganges–Brahmaputra delta, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
It is also home to saltwater crocodiles, Irrawaddy dolphins, and Olive Ridley sea turtles.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Oct – Mar
Boat safaris are the primary mode of exploration.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Sajnekhali
Zone Core
Main entry point; boat safaris only.
Dobanki
Zone Buffer
Canopy walk available.
Sudhanyakhali
Zone Core
Popular watchtower for tiger sightings.
Netidhopani
Zone Core
Burirdabri
Zone Buffer
