Haliday Island Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary spans six square kilometers within the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, featuring diverse ecosystems along the Matla River in West Bengal.

The establishment of this protected area coincided with the 1989 designation of the Sundarbans as a Biosphere Reserve, marking a milestone in regional conservation.

Local communities participate in environmental protection initiatives while maintaining their traditional knowledge of the sanctuary's natural resources and wildlife patterns.

Visitors need to arrange transportation by boat to reach the sanctuary, as water routes remain the primary means of access to this protected natural area.

The sanctuary maintains populations of spotted deer and wild boar, while Bengal tigers occasionally traverse its territories during their natural movements.

Location: Gosaba community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.02756,88.89990

Latest update: March 16, 2025 19:59