The place is known for a unique ecosystem and biodiversity, being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. On the Indian side, the same recognition was given in 1987. The Sundarbans are made up of closed and open mangroves, humid forests of great ecological importance, marshes and barren land. The landscape is marked by erosion caused by the sea and the wind on the coast, as well as by the mud and other deposited sediments brought by the rivers.

The Sundarbans are traversed by a complex network of tidal channels, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. This interconnected network of waterways is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, many of which are threatened with extinction. The most abundant tree species are sundri (Heritiera fomes) and gewa (Excoecaria agallocha), which define and shape the appearance of the place.

As for the fauna, various species of mammals, reptiles and birds inhabit the extensive wetlands and waters, highlighting above all the Bengal Tiger. The second largest tiger in the world, the Bengal tiger, swims among the mangrove islands, hunting prey such as chital deer, Indian muntjac, wild boar or rhesus macaque. This protected area is one of the largest reserves for the big cat, which can be seen among the labyrinth of channels, branches and roots that appear in the air, constituting one of the great attractions of the place.

Thanks to the efforts of the Bangladeshi government and the UNESCO World Heritage designation of the area, steps are now being taken to protect the Sundarbans and its unique biodiversity from both the effects of climate change and human action. with the aim of avoiding its progressive degradation and the loss of this rich natural sanctuary.

Welcome to the Sundarbans!