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Sunderban, West Bengal

22.10.17 12:26 PM Comment(s) By Gaurav

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If you wish to see mangrove forest in India, we have an amazing place in West Bengal on the banks of the Ganges Delta. Sundarbans is known as a National Park, The Tiger Reserve and also the Biosphere Reserve of West Bengal. Most famously it is known for the world famous Royal Bengal tiger or the White Tiger. If you visit here, you will also be mesmerized to view the salt water crocodiles, different colored birds and many other creatures.

Climate of Sundarbans

Sundarbans consist of 54 numbers of small islands situated at an altitude of about 7.5 m above the sea level. The park experiences a minimum temperature of 20 degrees and a maximum temperature of about 40 degrees Celsius. As it is close to Bay of Bengal, so it experiences heavy rainfall upto about 80 %. Also during the month of May and October there are high chances of strong winds and storms that may at times convert into storm and cyclones.

So, if you are planning a trip to these beautiful mangrove forests, then during summers, carry clothes to beat the heat. During winters, the temperature is quite tolerable and pleasing.

Flora and Fauna of Sundarbans

Seven rivers flow here and this offers a beautiful look of the waterways. The tidal waves, two times a day, decides about which areas of the park will be under water as which time of the day. These plains that remain submerged under the water at a certain part of the day are also called mudflats and are responsible for the mangrove trees. During low tides, you may be lucky to see a number of creatures such as horseshoe crabs and sea anemones and even if you are very lucky then also small octopuses.

The park is known for the growth of Sundari trees that is a special kind of mangrove species. The specialty of these species is that the roots spike up from the soil and hence when the whole area is under water, still the trees can breath, thanks to these spiked up roots.

Normally, tourist arrives here to enjoy the look of various types of fauna here. You have to take a cruise ride from where the experts will guide you and show you some of the most endangered species found here. If you are lucky enough you will be able to see the Royal Bengal Tiger on the banks drinking water, or the saline water crocodiles swimming in the water. Along with these, you will be also able to view a number of other creatures such as fishing cats, flying fox, wild boar, macaques, and many others.

During evenings, you will love to see the sky filled with a number of birds returning to their nests. You will be able to view different types of birds such as black headed ibis, pariah kites, green pigeons, woodpeckers, golden plovers and many more.

The watery park has to be filled with a number of aquatic creatures. Some of the aquatic creatures that you may see are shrimps, skipping frogs, electric rays, and star fish. One of the main attractions that for which also Sundarbans is famous is the Ganges dolphins.

The forest is also filled of various reptiles such as dangerous snakes. The tourist guides always advises the tourists to stay alert and look out for rat snake, king cobra, and kraits.

Reaching Sundarbans

To enjoy the adventurous beauty trip of the Sundarbans, you have to first come to Kolkata. Now from Sealdah station you can take the train Canning local to reach the Gate Way of Sundarbans. If you are not comfortable with local trains, then you can also take the Basanti High Way that connects Kolkata well to the Sundarbans.

It is always advised that if you are planning to visit this amazing Reserve Park, then you should hire a guide or should make a trip on the cruise. There are a number of cruises that are available at Sundarbans that offers you the trip at affordable prices for 3-4 days and nights.

So, if you are an adventure person and love nature then you are most welcome to have a look at this beautiful and adventurous Reserve Park of West Bengal.

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