Sundarbans National Park, Parganas, West Bengal India

Sundarbans National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that in Southeast Bengal in India. The park was proclaimed as the core area of Sundarbans Tiger Reserve in 1973 and is declared wildlife sanctuary in 1977. The meaning of the Bengali word sundarban is 'Beautiful Forest'. There are many varieties of plant species, nearly 64, with the capacity to withstand extreme conditions and salty shower on account of tidal effects. The Sundarbans forest is home to more than 200 tigers. The Royal Bengal Tigers have developed a unique characteristic of swimming in the saline waters, and are world famous for their man-eating tendencies. Some of the more popular birds are also found in this region.