THE SUNDERBANS

by Biswajit Roy Chowdhury

  • Category Travel
  • Format Paperback
  • Imprint Rupa
  • Price 395
  1. ISBN: 9.79E+12
  2. Pages: 120 pages
  3. Date: 2007

ABOUT THIS BOOK

The Sunderbans has the unique distinction of being the only forest in India to be declared a sanctuary, national park, tiger reserve, biosphere reserve and a World Heritage Site. The book is a guide to the world’s biggest mangrove forest, the Sunderbans, detailing its distinctive natural vegetation and wildlife. Tourist destinations, routes to reach and traverse the area, accommodation and lists of plant and animal life are provided in this strikingly illustrated volume.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Biswajit Roy Chowdhury is an eminent conservationist and wildlife photographer. He is the Secretary of Nature, Environment and Wildlife Society and Editor of the wildlife magazine, Environ.