Fast Facts
| Area |
1,330 sq km (park);2,585
sq km (reserve) |
| Altitude |
0-10 m above sea level |
| Languages Spoken |
Bengali, Hindi, English |
| Annual Mean Rainfall |
1,108 mm (Canning) |
| Maximum Temperature
Summer |
42°C |
| Minimum Temperature
Winter |
9.2°C |
| State Capital |
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 History
The word "Sunderban" is derived from sundari and ban,
which, when combined, means "the forests of sundari"-an
obvious reference to the large mangrove trees.
The 1,330 sq km area of Sunderbans was established as a
National Park on May 4, 1984. The Sunderbans had earlier
been designated as a Tiger Reserve in December 1973. After
this, a wildlife sanctuary was created in 1977.
Best Season, Climate, and
Clothing
Due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal, Sunderban
experiences very high humidity. Rainfall is quite heavy
during monsoon, which last from mid-June to mid-September.
After the monsoons, fair weather prevails until mid-March.
The best season to visit the Sunderban is between December
and February. |
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