Is it worth going to Sundarban?

Sundarbans tour is highly recommended to be taken so we took it. It took around 2-3 hours to reach the boat.

Can we see tigers in Sundarban?

Even though there are around 90 tigers living in the Indian part of the Sunderban, that spreads over 4200 sq km, the impenetrable forest makes it almost impossible to spot tigers. The big cats can only be spotted when they cross the rivers and innumerable creeks that criss-cross the delta.

Why Sundarban is in danger?

IUCN recommends placing the Sundarbans in Bangladesh on the List of World Heritage in Danger, due to severe threats from coal-fired power plants and numerous industrial activities in close proximity. The site is part of the world’s largest mangrove forest, home to the royal Bengal tiger.

Do leopards live in Sundarbans?

The Sunderbans is the only tiger reserve in India where leopards have never been seen. Its Bangladeshi side reported the last sighting of a leopard in 1931.

How can I go to Sundarban from Sealdah?

Reach Sundarban by Train By train, Sealdah is the nearest train station and Canning is the nearest train station. One of the major junctions of West Bengal is Sealdah Railway Station on the major northeastern rail route and linked by regular train to the different cities of India.

How many white tigers are there in Sundarban?

According to the West Bengal Forest Department, the tiger count for the year 2019-20 rose to 96, from 88 in 2018-19. The Sunderbans delta, spread over India and Bangladesh, is the only mangrove forest in the world inhabited by tigers.

How are humans harming Sundarban delta?

The Sundarbans is very vulnerable to a variety of anthropogenic activity, including intensive boating and fishing, dredging, tourism and port activities, operation of mechanized boats, excavation of sand from the riverbed, and the establishment of coal power plants.

Why is Sundarban important?

The Sundarbans is of universal importance for globally endangered species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Ganges and Irawadi dolphins, estuarine crocodiles and the critically endangered endemic river terrapin (Batagur baska). It is the only mangrove habitat in the world for Panthera tigris tigris species.

Can we go to Sundarban by car?

How to reach Sundarban by car? Sundarbans is easily accessible through airways and trains, but the best and most convenient option to travel towards the national park is via a car.

What is the best time to visit Sunderbans?

September to March are the best months to visit Sundarbans, the winters being the most pleasant period in the area. Summers could be quite hot and send the temperature shooting up, but are an ideal time to visit the wildlife sanctuary.