The south western part of Bangladesh, in the district of greater Khulna, lies the Sun darbans, "the beautiful forest." It is a virgin forest which until 

recently owed nothing to human endeavourer and yet nature has laid it out with as much care as a planned pleasure ground. For miles and miles, the lofty treetops form an unbroken canopy, while nearer the ground, works of high and  ebb-tide  marked  on the soil and tree trunks and the many varieties of the natural mangrove forest have much to offer to an inquisitive visitor.

across the streams or the crocodiles   basking on the riverbanks. With the approach of the evening herds of deer make for the dirking glades where boisterous monkeys shower Keora leaves from above for sumptuous meal for the former. For the botanist, thel over of nature,the poet and the painter this land provides a variety of wonders for which they all crave.

The Sundarbans is a cluster of islands with an approximate area of 3600 sq. km. forming the largest block of littoral forests. It's beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarbans meaning beautiful forest is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, rocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, rhesus monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds. This is indeed a land for the sportsmen. The anglers and the photographer with its abundance of game big and small, crocodile, wild bear, deer, pythons, wild birds and above all the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for tiger, deer, monkey, crocodiles, birds and natural beauty.

Katka for deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey, morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Katka to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provides opportunities for wild tracking.

Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer.

Dublar Char (Island) for fishermen. It is a beautiful island where herds of spotted deer are often seen to graze.

Only means of transportation inside the forest is by boat. There is no road or no trail of a path anywhere! The woodcutters make, temporary dwellings at the edge of the forest at a height of 8-10 feet for fear of wild animals, others live on boats. In the Chandpai region it is fascinating to see the nomadic fishermen (living with families on boats) catching fish with the help of trained otter. Exciting activities take place in Dublar Char in the forest when fishermen from Chittagong gather for four months (mid Oct. to mid Feb. ) to catch and dry fish. But the most daring and exciting fall activities is presented by the honey-collectors who work in groups for just two months (April-May) and it is interesting to see how they locate a hive and then collect honey.