Sundarbans National Park
Facts and practical information
The Sundarbans National Park is a national park, tiger reserve and biosphere reserve in West Bengal, India. It is part of the Sundarbans on the Ganges Delta and adjacent to the Sundarban Reserve Forest in Bangladesh. The delta is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. It is also home to a variety of bird, reptile and invertebrate species, including the salt-water crocodile. The present Sundarban National Park was declared as the core area of Sundarban Tiger Reserve in 1973 and a wildlife sanctuary in 1977. On 4 May 1984 it was declared a national park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987, and it has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2019. It is considered as a World Network of Biosphere Reserve from 1989. ()
West Bengal
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Bengal tiger
The Bengal tiger, scientifically known as *Panthera tigris tigris*, is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Regrettably, these majestic creatures face significant threats such as poaching, habitat loss, and fragmentation.
Mammals
Hawksbill Turtle
The hawksbill sea turtle, a critically endangered species in the Cheloniidae family, is the only extant member of the Eretmochelys genus. These turtles are distributed globally, with populations in both the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.
Reptiles
Irrawaddy dolphin
The Irrawaddy dolphin is a captivating species that inhabits various regions of the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia, often frequenting coastal areas, estuaries, and rivers. This dolphin is distinctive because it can thrive in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
Mammals
King cobra
The king cobra, also known as the hamadryad, is a fascinating yet dangerous snake native to forests stretching from India to Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, it faces significant threats due to habitat destruction and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List...
Reptiles
Olive Ridley
The olive ridley sea turtle, scientifically known as *Lepidochelys olivacea*, is a fascinating member of the Cheloniidae family. It is the second smallest and most abundant sea turtle species, thriving in the warm, tropical waters of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic...
Reptiles
Sundarbans National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary.
West Bengal