Sundarbans National Park
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Part of the world’s largest mangrove forest, in the delta of the Ganga and Brahmaputra, home to the Royal Bengal tiger, which swims between the islands.
National parkSouth 24 Parganas districtBest time to visit: September to MarchUNESCO heritage 1987
Highlights
- Boat safaris through tidal creeks from Sajnekhali and nearby watchtowers
- Royal Bengal tigers, saltwater crocodiles, spotted deer and river terrapins
- Dense mangroves such as sundari, from which the forest takes its name
- Village life on the edge of the forest, including honey collectors and fishers
Significance
The Sundarbans is a tiger reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mangroves protect the coast from cyclones and tidal surges.