Sundarbans – A Weekend Destinations Near Kolkata

Sundarbans ecosystem is one of the largest mangrove forest globally. The delta is spread over India and Bangladesh with an area of approximately 10,000 sq kms and enjoys the status of being largest halophytic mangrove forest in the world. It is a delta of the two great Indian River – The Ganga and The Brahmaputra which converges on the Bengal basin. The forests are the natural habitat of the famous Royal Bengal Tigers. Sundarban Tiger Reserve was created in 1973 and constituted as a Reserve Forest in 1978. The current core area was established as a National Park in 1984. Recognizing the region and its unique biodiversity, the National Park was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.