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BEACH
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL
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HISTORICAL
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FOREST
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JUNGLE
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HILLS
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SUNDARBANS
-
Royal
Bengal
Tigers
and
Mangrove
Forests
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
Sundarban
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. |
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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
Sundarbans
a
world
heritage
site
that
it
offers
splendid
opportunities
for
tourism.
The
main
tourist
spots
inside
the
Sundarbans
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
Sundarbans
is
Dublachar
(island),
a
fishing
village.
Herds
of
spotted
deer
often
come
to
graze
here. |
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Communication
Water
transport
is
the
only
means
of
communication
with
the
Sundarbans
from
Khulna
or
Mongla
port.
Private
motor
launches,
speedboats,
country
boats
as
well
as
mechanised
vessels
of
Mongla
Port
Authority
offer
regular
services
on
these
routes.
From
Dhaka
to
Khulna
the
most
pleasent
journey
is
by
paddle
steamer
(Rocket)
that
offers
visitors
a
picturesque
panorama
of
rural
Bangladesh.
Day
and
night
coach
services
by
road
are
also
available.
The
quickest
mode
is
of
course
by
air
from
Dhaka
to
Jessore
and
then
to
Khulna
by
road. |
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Requirments
Permission
from
the
Divisional
Forest
Officer
(DFO),
Khulna
is
required
to
visit
the
forest.
It
is
advised
that
cholera
vaccines
are
taken
well
in
advance.
Tourists
are
also
advised
to
carry
supplies
of
anti-malarial
and
anti-diarrhoeal
medicines,
insectrepellent
cream,
drinking
water,
green
coconut,
medical
kit,
light
tropical
dress
and
thick
rubber
soled
boots.
It
will
be
wise
to
take
the
help
of
an
experienced
guide
for
a
truly
enjoyable
journey. |
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