the crown of the forest supports a mixed heronry. This santuary become ornithologist's paradise when, besides the residents, waders like Plovers, lap-Wings, Curlews, Whimbrels, Sandpipers etc. and the occasional Pelican appear. Brilliant bursts of colour flash by as a Black Capped Kingfisher and the Cormorant skim the water. It's also a home ground of the Herons, Egrets and other species of birds, situated on the confluence of Matla and Gumdi.

The Royal Bengal Tiger once ruled this special ambience and the Sundarbans was the Big Game Hunters' Mecca. The Tiger Reserve covers an area of 2585 sq. km. he core area of 1330 sq kms has been declared a National Park and has been chosen as a world heritage site. Sundarbans has one of the largest tiger population of any of the Indian parks, 269 Royal Bengal Tigers resides there.

At Sunderbans you can expect the thrills of a lifetime. While cruising through the brackish kharris flanked by dense mangrove forests all around in the luxury launch, experience the two-day river cruise with one night on board. From the wide open upper deck you can watch the forest vibrant with life while sipping your morning tea.