The wooden path
Among mangrove roots.
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Sundarbans at Karamjal is a visitor point close to the world's largest mangrove forest, which spreads over 10,277 square km in the Ganges Delta, with more than 6,000 square km in Bangladesh. UNESCO lists three of its reserves on the Bangladeshi side. Karamjal is the easiest way to see the forest in one day, without a long boat trip. The forest consists of closed and open mangroves and mudflats, cut by countless tidal channels where the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna meet. It is famous for the Bengal tiger, but sightings are very rare, so do not expect one. Karamjal has a breeding centre for crocodiles and deer, part of forest management work, which most visitors see there. You arrive by boat on the river, then walk a raised wooden path among mangroves with roots rising from the mud. You may see monkeys, spotted deer and crocodiles in their pens. Keep to the marked paths, as swimming and walking on the mud are dangerous. Do not feed the monkeys, as they may snatch your food. It is about 8 km in a straight line from Mongla and about 47 km from Khulna. Further sites such as Kotka need permission from the Forest Department, which tour operators usually arrange. Reports mention the forest closing from June to August, so check before booking.
Among mangrove roots.
Crocodiles and deer.
Tidal channels.
Karamjal, near Mongla, Khulna Division, Bangladesh
Very rarely, so do not count on it, above all on a day trip to Karamjal.
Further sites need permission, which an operator usually arranges, while Karamjal has an entry fee.