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Places of Importance in Sundarban- A Complete Wildlife Experience
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Sundarban national park due to its special topographical features provides shelter to various species of mammals, reptiles and birds. The aquatic fauna found in the sundarbans is one of the rarest and most sort after. The following is a list on important places that have to be visited to make the visit to sundarban a complete wildlife experience:
- Ganga Sagar: Apart from being a cultural and religious destination, this place has some of the best beaches.
- Lothian Island Bird Sanctuary: This place is a favorite amongst bird enthusiasts who are on the look out for birds like the white bellied sea eagle, whimbrell, terns etc.
- Bhagatpur Crocodile Project: This is a crocodile hatchery as well as a crocodile sanctuary. Home to the biggest estuarine crocodiles.
- Sajankhali Bird Sanctuary: A home ground for egrets and herons.
- Mayadweep: One of the very few places which can actually be called the nesting places of the endangered olive ridley turtles.
- Piyali: The gateway to the sundarbans, it is situated on the banks of the river piyali. A beautiful resting place.
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Netidhopani: A vast area covered with mangrove forests and teeming with wildlife. One can also find a 300 year old temple.
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| As most of the spots are accessible by water, it is advisable to book a staying place which offers boats on hire. |
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