A February 2007 trip to Khulna by Nahidul Islam Rumel
Quote: In the south-western part of Bangladesh, in the district of greater Khulna, lies the Sundarbans, the beautiful forest.
Overview
MAIN ATTRACTIONSWildlife photography including photography of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger, wildlife viewing, boating inside the forest will call recordings, nature study, meeting fishermen, wood-cutters and honey-collectors, peace and tranquility in the wilderness, seeing the world's largest mangrove forest and the riverine beauty.FAMOUS SPOTSHiron 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) provide 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.
Accommodation Inside the forest:Hiron Point : Comfortable three-storied Rest-House of the Mongla Port Authority. Prior booking is to be made.Katka : Forest Department Rest-House located here. Prior booking essential. Journey by Rocket Steamer to Mongla and KhulnaMinimum Journey time is 22 Hours for Mongla and 24 Hours for Khulna from Dhaka.
Nahidul Islam Rumel Khulna, Bangladesh