Sundarbans South Wildlife Sanctuary

The Sundarbans South Wildlife Sanctuary spans 36,970 hectares of dense mangrove forest intersected by tidal waterways and small islands along the Bay of Bengal.

The British East India Company initiated the formal management of this forest area in 1757, leading to its designation as a protected sanctuary in later years.

Local communities maintain traditional practices of honey collection and sustainable fishing methods while respecting the delicate balance of the mangrove ecosystem.

Visitors require permits from the Bangladesh Forest Department to enter the sanctuary, and guided tours operate primarily during the dry season from November to February.

The sanctuary contains large populations of Sundri trees, which form elevated root systems that allow them to survive in water-saturated soils with varying salinity levels.

GPS coordinates: 21.81500,89.39200

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:40