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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SundarbansSundarbans - Wikipedia

    Sundarbans (pronounced / sʌnˈdɑːrbənz /) is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. Spread across parts of India and Bangladesh, this forest is the largest mangrove forest in the world. [6]

  2. Aug 30, 2024 · Sundarbans, vast tract of forest and saltwater swamp forming the lower part of the Padma (Ganges [Ganga])-Brahmaputra River delta in southeastern West Bengal state, northeastern India, and southern Bangladesh. The tract extends approximately 160 miles (260 km) west-east along the Bay of Bengal from.

  3. The Sundarbans National Park is a national park in West Bengal, India, and core part of tiger reserve and biosphere reserve. It is part of the Sundarbans on the Ganges Delta and adjacent to the Sundarban Reserve Forest in Bangladesh. It is located to south-west of Bangladesh.

  4. Sundarbans National Park, large natural area in extreme southeastern West Bengal state, northeastern India. The park, created in 1984 as a core area within the larger Sundarbans Tiger Preserve (established 1973), has an area of 514 square miles (1,330 square km).

  5. Jul 19, 2024 · The Sundarbans, straddling the Ganges and Brahmaputra deltas between India and Bangladesh, is the world's largest mangrove forest. This unique ecosystem is home to the iconic Royal Bengal tiger and supports a wide range of endangered flora and fauna, making it one of the most biologically productive natural environments in the world.

  6. www.wwfindia.org › about_wwf › critical_regionsAbout Sundarbans - WWF-India

    The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh, famous for its unique mangrove forests. This active delta region is among the largest in the world, measuring about 40,000 sq km.

  7. Sunderban is the largest delta and mangrove forest in the world. The Indian Sunderban is bound on the west by river Muriganga and on the east by rivers Harinbhahga and Raimangal. Other major rivers flowing through this eco-system are Saptamukhi, Thakuran, Matla and Goasaba.

  8. Feb 13, 2019 · WORLD HERITAGE. Explore the world's largest mangrove forest. Get off the beaten path in the Bangladeshi Sundarbans. By Susannah Savage. February 13, 2019. • 5 min read. From above, the Sundarbans...

  9. Jan 20, 2024 · How to reach the Sundarbans. Sundarbans National Park, located in 24 Parganas district about 99 km from Kolkata, is well-connected by train, air, and road. By Air: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 99.5 km away. By Train: Canning Railway Station is approximately 66.7 km away.

  10. Jul 16, 2021 · Address. Gosaba, West Bengal 743370, India. Get directions. Phone +91 90733 86804. Visit website. Sundarbans National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is best known for its magnificent tangle of mangrove trees, encompassing the largest mangrove forest in the world.