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SUNDERBANS-The largest Estuarine Delta in the World Divine Gateway
The Sundarban National Park is a National Park, Tiger Reserve, and a Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, India. It is part of the Sundarbans on the Ganges Delta, and adjacent to the Sundarbans Reserve Forest in Bangladesh. The delta is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is also home to a variety of bird, reptile and invertebrate species, including the salt-water crocodile. The present Sundarbans National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarbans Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a National Park. The park is made up of 54 small islands and is crisscrossed by several tributaries of the Ganges.
Eco-geography, rivers and watercourses. There are seven main rivers and innumerable watercourses forming a network of channels at this estuarine delta. All the rivers have a southward course towards the sea. The eco-geography of this area is totally dependent on the tidal effect of two flow tides and two ebb tides occurring within 24 hours with a tidal range of 3- 5m and up to 8m in normal spring tide, inundating the whole of Sunderbans in varying depths. The tidal action deposits silts back on the channels and raising the bed, it forms new islands and creeks contributing to uncertain geomorphology.
Mammals The Royal Bengal Tigers have developed a unique characteristic of swimming in the saline waters, and are famous for their man-eating tendencies. Tigers can be seen on the river banks sunbathing between November and February.
Apart from the Royal Bengal Tiger; Fishing Cats, Leopard Cats, Macaques, Wild Boar, Indian Grey Mongoose, Fox, Jungle Cat, Flying Fox, Pangolin, Chital, are also found in abundance in the Sundarbans
Avifauna Some of the birds commonly found in this region are openbill storks, black- capped kingfishers, black-headed ibis, Water Hens, Coots,Pheasant-tailed Jacanas, Pariah Kites, Brahminy Kite, Marsh Harriers, Swamp Partridges, Red Junglefowls, Spotted Doves, Common Mynahs, Jungle Crows, Jungle Babblers, Cotton Teals, Herring Gulls, Caspian Terns, Gray Herons, Common Snipes, Wood Sandpipers,Green pigeons, Rose Ringed Parakeets, , Grey-headed Fish Eagle..
Reptiles The Sundarbans National Park houses a large number of reptiles as well, including estuarine crocodiles, chameleons, monitor lizards, turtles, including Olive Ridley, hawksbill, and green turtles; and snakes including pythons, King Cobras, rat snakes, Russell's vipers, Dog Faced Water Snakes, Chequered Killbacks, and Common Kraits. Endangered species The endangered species that lives within the Sundarbans are Royal Bengal Tiger, Saltwater Crocodile, River Terrapin, Olive Ridley Turtle, Gangetic dolphin, Ground Turtle, Hawks Bill Turtle and Mangrove horseshoe crab.
Marine mammals The proposed Sundarbans Cetacean Diversity Protected Area, includes the coastal waters off Sundarbans that host critical habitats for endangered cetaceans; resident groups of Bryde's Whales, a newly rediscovered critical population of Irrawaddy Dolphins, Ganges River Dolphins, and Humpback Dolphins. Finless Porpoises, Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, and Pantropical Spotted Dolphins are also found in this area.
Day 1 : You would be met by our representative and picked up in from your hotel for our onward journey to Godkhali, the Gateway to Sunderbans. Godkhali is 100 kms from Kolkata. You would be transferred to Exclusive Safari launch (six cylinder) at Godkhali and cruise for an hour and half to Dayapur island where you would check in to the resort. After a quick lunch, get the first experience of Sunderban Sunset Safari.
Day 2 – 5 : Exclusive whole day cruise safari through the creeks and mainways of this huge estuarine delta of the world. We would arrange everything including your breakfast and lunch etc on board to maximize the time of game viewing. In the evening we retire to the coziness of the resort for the nights. Includes: All transfers. All meals. All Sightseeings and Safaris. Excludes: Any thing not mentioned in the itinerary . Any changes in the taxes as and if implemented by the Forest Deptt, Govt of West Bengal, which would be required to be paid as actual during entry against bill.
Our Bank Details : BANK NAME : STATE BANK OF INDIA
A/C HOLDER NAME : TOURIANA
A/C NO: 31444823065
BRANCH: B.R.B.B ROAD. KOLKAT – 700001, WEST BENGAL. INDIA.
BRANCH CODE: 01218 IFS CODE: SBIN0001218