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Project Tiger :
The Tiger Reserve covering an area of 2585 sq. km. has one of the largest
tiger population of any of the Indian parks, 269 Royal Bengal Tigers.
Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary :
You can hire a country boat to reach the place famous for its White-Bellied
Sea-Eagle, Black-capped kingfisher, Whimbrell, Tern and Curlew.
Bakkhali :
A wellknown beach resort, close to Frazerganj overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
It’s a bird-watchers’ paradise, where you are greeted by casuarinas
and Red Fiddle Carbs.
Frazerganj :
The white sand beach, is entirely different from the other beaches. It is
pristine pure and holds the charms of a beach unspoilt. It can be accessed
from Calcutta, and is a three hours drive. The destination is also famous
for the migratory birds and pisciculture.
Piyali :
Gateway to the Sunderbans situated on the banks of river Piyali. A beautiful
resting place.
Mayadwip :
The nesting place of the Olive Ridley Turtles.
Kalasdwip :
As Matla river empties on the Bay of Bengal, lies Kalasdwip, a densely wooded
island.
Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary :
A home ground of the Herons, Egrets and other species of birds, situated on
the confluence of Matla and Gumdi.
Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project :
A hatchery cum sanctuary. Home of the biggest estuarine crocodiles.
Gosaba :
Remembered as Sir David Hamilton’s settlement.
Canning :
One of the entry points to Sunderbans - 54 kms southeast of Calcutta. ‘Canning’
was built in 1858 as an alternate port. It has a small fishing fleet and private
boats are available on hire.