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Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal protects part of the world's largest mangrove forest, in the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers. It forms the core of the Sundarban Tiger Reserve, was declared a national park in 1984 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bengal tigers live here in tidal mangroves, along with saltwater crocodiles, river terrapins, spotted deer, monkeys and a rich variety of birds.
The park is explored only by boat along its creeks and channels, with stops at watchtowers such as Sajnekhali and Sudhanyakhali. Permits are needed and most visitors travel on boat trips that start from Godkhali or Sonakhali, a few hours by road from Kolkata.
- How to Reach: Drive about 100 km from Kolkata to the Godkhali or Sonakhali jetty, then continue by boat. Canning is the nearest railway station.
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