Royal Bengal Tiger and Mangrove Fores

Mangrove & Forest SUNDARBAN: Royal Bengal Tiger and Mangrove Forest: Located about 320 km. south-west of Dhaka and spread over an area of about 60000 sq, km of deltaic swamps along the coastal belt of Khulna, the Sundarbans is the world's biggest mangrove forest - the home of the Royal Bengal tiger. These dense mangrove forests are criss-crossed by a network of rivers and creeks. Here, tourists find tides flowing in two directions in the same creek and often tigers swimming across a river or huge crocodiles basking in the     sun. Other wildlife of the region include the cheetahs, spotted deer, monkeys, pythons, wild bears and hyeanas. The forest is accessible by river from Khulna or Mongla. There are rest-houses for visitors to stay and enjoy the unspoiled beauty and splendour of the forest. UNESCO has decleared the Sundarban a world heritage site that it offers splendid opportunities for tourism. The main tourist spots inside the Sundarban include Hiron Point (Nilkamal), Katka and Tin Kona island. These places offer the best vantage points for watching tigers, deer, monkeys, crocodiles and birds. Another major attraction inside the Sundarban is Dublachar (island), a fishing village. Herds of spotted deer often come to graze here. Climate: October to February — (winter, cool and temperate),March to May — (summer, hot and humid) and June to September — (the monsoon season, wet and windy) Also see: Hiron Point a beautiful spot, great for spotting tigers and other wildlife Tin Kona Island another popular spot for wildlife spotting. Katka a base for safaris, and good spot to see tigers and for bird-watching.Dublar Char Island it's possible to fish here. Sajnekhali Watch Tower - Another watch tower that also houses a museum, a Bonobibi Temple and a crocodile park within its premises. **Sajnekhali Pakiralaya**, **Dobanki Watch Tower**, **Bhagbatpur crocodile project**, **Buridabri, **Netidhopani - It has a temple that’s 400 years old**, **Kanak - Ideal for viewing the Olive Ridley Turtles**, **Holiday Island - It is famous for the Barking Deers** Apart from visiting the tourist destinations, you may also take some time-out to go to a nearby village to see the life-style of the local people and talk to them to have an insight into their lives. Madhupur jungle: Madhupur Jungle, also called Garh Gazali or Garh Gazau, forest extending approximately 60 miles (100 km) north-south in east-central Bangladesh. It is a slightly elevated area of older alluvium between the Meghna and Jamuna (Brahmaputra) rivers.