Sundarban

Sundarban is the world biggest mangrove forest. The area of great Sundarban is approximately 6000 sq. km. A large number of foreigners come to Bangladesh every year only to visit this unique mangrove forest. 

Wild Orchid Garden at Katka, Sundarban 

It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarban meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, theses monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, golpatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarban.  

Deers at Sundarban

Main  Attractions:

• Wildlife photography including photography of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger,
• With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the darking glades,
• Wildlife viewing,
• Boating inside the forest will call recordings,
• Nature study, 
• Meeting fishermen,
• Wood-cutters and honey-collectors, 
• Peace and tranquility in the wilderness, 

Means of Communication:

• Water transport is the only means of communication for visiting the Sundarban from Khulna or Mongla Port.
• From Dhaka visitors may travel by air, road or rocket steamer to Khulna - the gateway to the Sundarban. 

Sunset at Sundarban

Famous Spots:
The main tourist spots in Sundarban are Karamjol, Katka, Kochikhali, Hiron point and Mandarbaria.

• Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for tiger, deer, monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty.
• Katka for deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey, morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. 
• Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Katka to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provides opportunities for wild tracking.
• Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer.
• Dublar Char (Island) for fishermen. It is a beautiful island where herds of spotted deer are often seen to graze.
• There are also two other Heritage side in Sundarban; one is Kochikhali and the other is Mandarbaria. 

Entry Permission:   Prior permission must be obtained through written application from the Divisional Forest Office, Circuit House Road, Khulna (Phone 20665, 211731) to visit the Sundarban. Required entrance fees for visitors, vessel or boat payable at the relevant forest station/range office.

Guided Tours:  Tour operators offers all-inclusive guided package from Dhaka to Sundarban and return during the tourist season. . 

Climate:   Climate in the Sundarban is moderate. Air is humid. Full monsoon is from June to September.

Tourist season & Shooting:  Best time to visit the Sundarban is from November to March. Hunting is prohibited by law in the country for the preservation of wildlife. 

  

N.B:   Special notes to the tourist to remember again - do not go in side of the forest without your guide and proper securities while your are in Sundarban.