The Sundarbans, spanning about 10,000 km², stand as the world's largest coastal mangrove forest, a natural marvel straddling India and Bangladesh
Astonishingly, the Indian segment of the Sundarbans is ten times larger than Venice, encompassing 4000 sq km and featuring 102 islands, of which 52 are inhabited
This region is distinguished as the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, India’s Largest Fishery Board, renowned for its brackish water and marine fish production
Accessibility to every corner of this forest is facilitated by numerous boats and ferries, enhancing its appeal as a mesmerizing tourist destination
Gosaba, the largest and last inhabited island in the Indian Sundarbans, serves as a self-sufficient community with its own governance, schools, and hospitals
The Sundarbans are subject to a unique tidal phenomenon, experiencing high tides of 6-10 feet and revealing extensive mudflats during low tides
The Sundarban Jungle owes its name to the abundant Sundari trees (Heritiera littoralis), with 'Sundar' meaning beautiful and 'bans' meaning jungle in local language
Home to around 400 Royal Bengal Tigers, the Sundarban Tiger Reserve is a major attraction, underscoring the region's rich biodiversity
In the aftermath of Cyclone Sidr in 2007, which damaged 40% of the Sundarbans, local communities have proactively built dikes to protect against future tidal surges