The Sundarban National Park covers an area of approximately 1330 square kilometers. It is located in the wast swampy delta of the two great Indian Rivers, Brahamaputra and the Ganges and extends over areas comprising of mangrove forests, swamps and forest islands, all interwoven in a network of small rivers and streams. To the east Sundarban National Park borders Bangladesh and to the south the sea.
The Sundarbans forest is home to more than 400 Bengal Tigers who have adapted themselves very well to the wet and swampy environments and are extremely good swimmers. The aqua fauna of Sundarbans include a variety of fishes, red Fiddler Crabs, Hermit Crabs and Crocodiles, which often can be seen along the mud banks. The Park is also noted for its conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtle. Reptiles found in the Park includes King Cobra, Rock Python and Water Monitor. For bird watchers there is a rich avian population including seven colourful species of Kingfisher, White Bellied Sea Eagle, Plovers, Lap-Wings, Curfews, Whimbrels, Sandpipers and an occasional Pelican.
