The port is located at the confluence of Pashur River and Mongla River near the Bay of Bengal. It is the biggest and busiest seaport of Bangladesh after Chittagong seaport.
Sundarbans is a vast forest located along the Bay of Bengal and is one of the natural wonders of the world. Sundarbans was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 6, 1997.
The beauty of Sundarbans can be well observed from Cotka (কটকা) beach. One of the attractions of the Sundarbans is the opportunity to see the Royal Bengal Tiger from a safe distance on this beach. One can also see herds of Chitra deer, various species of birds, monkeys, wild boars and various wild animals along with crocodiles in winter. This beach is the perfect place to watch the sunset.
Herbaria is one of the tourist spots in Sundarbans. The distance from Mongla is about 20 km. The main attraction here is the wooden trail through the forest. It takes around 30 minutes to complete the trail. There is a lotus pond and watch tower. The entire Harbaria can be seen from the watch tower. A walk through the wooden bridge inside the forest will awaken one's sense of adventure and excitement.
Being a sanctuary, Hiran Point is a safe haven for many tigers, deer, monkeys, birds and reptiles. Hiran Point is one of the best places to see Royal Bengal Tigers in Sundarbans. Spotted here are deer, wild boar; Among the birds are white-breasted heron, yellow-breasted heron, black-headed heron, large egret, weeping egret, meditative buck etc. There are also lots of crab habitats. And there are colorful butterflies.
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