Sunderban National Park

Location: Southeast of Kolkata, West BengalAsian Pied Starling, Blue-throated Flycatcher, Yellow
Wildlife Attractions: Masked Finfoot, Mangrove Pitta,Wagtail, Purple Sunbird etc. Other common inhabitant
Mangrove Whistler, Tiger, Salt Water Crocodile,in the field of the sanctuary are Tiger, Salt Water
EstuarineCrocodile, Estuarine after that Aquatic Turtles,
Best time to visit: December to FebruaryMonitor Lizards, Cheetals, Sambar. The scarce River
Sunderban Jungle Resort: Sunderban MangroveTerrapin, Batagur Baska afterward Barking Deer are
Retreat, Sunderban Field Camp, Sunderbans Junglealso seen in the forest.
CampThe jungle is also common for aqua fauna in the vein
Sunderban National Park is situated in southeast ofof crimson fiddler crabs, recluse crabs, crocodiles,
Kolkata in the South 24 Parganas district of WestRidley Sea Turtles and aquatic fishes. Keen observers
Bengal. This popular wild haven is part of the world'scan also encounter King Cobra, Rock Python and
largest delta formed by the rivers Ganges and theWater Monitor in the park area.
lower Brahmaputra. It encompasses an area of aboutBest time to make a wildlife visit
4264 sq km. The park is blessed with the principalAn ideal time to make a wildlife tour to Sunderban
estuarine forest and is the abode to Bengal Tigers,National Park is from December to February.
the populace of which runs new subsequently 250. ItStaying Hotel & Resorts
is among the protected wildlife reserve part ofWildlife enthusiasts can accommodate themselves in
Project Tiger and has also gained the status ofjungle resorts, like- Sunderban Mangrove Retreat,
World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Sunderban Field Camp, Sunderbans Jungle Camp,
Wild Flora and Fauna in West Bengal WildlifeSunder Chittal Tourist Lodge and Sunderbans Tiger
SanctuaryCamp.
A Jeep trip in Sunderban National Park is the ultimateReaching Sunderban National Park:
way to explore wild den, snake holes and exoticBy Air:
plants destined in support of peeping birds. It is aDelhi is connected to Kolkata by means of direct
perfect place for birdwatchers and natural worldflights. Netaji Subhash International Airport in Kolkata
lovers. Wildlife lovers will find Masked Finfoot,is the nearest airport to the national park.
Mangrove Pitta, Mangrove Whistler, Mansion Sparrow,