Sundorbon is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It lies across areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. Its a cluster of islands with an approximate area of 6000 sq. km. forming the largest block of littoral forests.It is estimated that there are now 400+ Bengal tigers and about 30,000+ spotted deer in the forest!UNESCO has decleared the Sundorbon a world heritage site that it offers splendid opportunities for tourism.It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. The Sundorbon is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests, and presents an excellent example of ongoing ecological processes. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habital of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, theses monkey and numerous species of 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 Sundarbans.
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