A tour of the Sundarbans is equal parts peaceful and adventurous. On
the one hand, you are far removed from the hustle and bustle of the
city; the only traffic fishing boats on the rivers and the incessant
horn honking is replaced by bird calls. On the other, you’re visiting a
jungle, complete with predatory wildlife including the famed Royal
Bengal Tiger.
Even if you don’t spot any tell-tale stripes, there is still plenty
of wildlife to make traveling the Sundarban Forest interesting. The
birds alone are worth the journey. Hundreds of species of birds call
the Sundarbans home, to hear all their unique voices is something you
won’t soon forget. There are 8 species of Kingfishers alone, not to
mention Parakeets, Herons, Pelicans, and Storks. If you are even
remotely interested in Bird Watching, a trip to the Sundarban Forest is a
must.
If you’re hoping to see animals of the four-legged variety, you will
not be disappointed. Chital deer are frequently spotted dashing
gracefully amongst the trees while crocodiles roam the banks and small
monkeys climb through the leafy branches above.
Some of the most impressive wildlife aren’t in the sky or the grass,
they’re in the freshwater streams and rivers that wind through the
forest. Keep your eye trained on the water and you might catch sight of
a Fresh Water Dolphin. These dolphins are smaller than their salt
water cousins, but no less acrobatic or impressive. They are however
one of the most endangered species of the Sundarban Forest and in the
world. In late 2011 the government of Bangladesh declared three
separate areas of the Sundarban Forest as dolphin sanctuaries in an
effort to protect the elegant river animals and hopefully encourage the
species growth.
One of the most interesting animals to spot on a tour of the
Sundarban Forest is the Mudskipper. Aptly named, this fish is just as
active on land, or in the mud, as it is in water. In fact, it’s
completely amphibious. These adaptive fish use their fins to move on
land, in a skipping motion. They are also quite strong, able to flip
their bodies up to two feet in the air. Truly a marvel to observe.
But a Sundarban Tour in Bangladesh isn’t just for observing wildlife
in their natural habitat. A truly knowledgeable Sundarban Forest Guide
will not only know the rivers and animals, but the people as well. A
guide with the right contacts can arrange for you to tag along on an
Otter Fishing trip. For generations fishermen in the area have been
breeding and training Otters to help them bring in a larger catch. This
can lead to another of the best experiences of Traveling the Sundarban:
The Food! A meal in the Sundarbans will likely contain some of the
freshest foods you have ever consumed. Dine on fish caught that day
from the very rivers you are traveling on.
Source: http://www.experiencebangladesh.com/travel/experience-the-sundarbans/
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