Climate
October to February — winter, cold and temperate
March to May — summer, hot and humid
June to September — the monsoon season, wet and windy
Monsoon cruises are spectacular.
Flora and fauna
Royal Bengal Tiger, Saltwater Crocodile, Deers, Birds, Bull Sharks, Various Primates & Snakes.
History
The Sundarbans are the largest littoral mangrove belt in the world, stretching 80 km 50mi into the Bangladeshi and Indian hinterland from the coast. The Sundarbans has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The part of the forest within Indian territory is called Sundarbans National Park. The forests aren't just mangrove swamps though — they include some of the last remaining stands of the mighty jungles which once covered the Gangetic plain. The Sundarbans cover an area of 3,850 sq km, of which about one-third is covered in water/marsh areas. Since 1966 the Sundarbans have been a wildlife sanctuary, and it is estimated that there are now 400 Royal Bengal tigers and about 30,000 spotted deer in the area.The forest is called 'Sunderban'due to the rich growth of Sundari trees.