The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest of the world is a cluster of islands spanning over 10,000 sq. km. Out of which 6017 sq. km. within Bangladesh territory and further extended for another 3983 sq. km. Into Indian territory. ‘Sundarbans’ meaning beautiful forest offer splendid wildlife habitat supporting 333 species of plant, 400 spices of fishes and 425 species of wildlife among of which 49 species mammals, 315 bird species, 53 reptiles and 8 amphibians.
The larger terrestrial mammals are Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, Rhesus macaque and Indian smooth otter. The giant salt-water crocodiles, Rock Python, Monitor lizards and king cobra are the prominent species of reptile group.
Considering the great value of Sundarbans it has become now the part of world heritage area which is equally important to the nature loving tourists. So the journey to this wonderful jungle will be very much rewarding to know the unknown.
