The Fear Of Tigers In The Sundarbans

Sukhen --  Manta--ah, I will go to see the tiger in the beautiful forest on Monday. Shall I go?

Will Go--

Sundarbans means thrill. The deep forest of Hetal trees in Sundari Gara with the presence of tigers and crocodiles.

On Monday morning as usual, five of us left for Sundarbans by car. The car proceeded along the Metropolitan Bypass. Baripur Kulpi Road was next to Krishna Mohan Halt Station, crossing the line Baripur-Kulpi Road-Garia. Again I found Jayanagar Road, again next to Nimpeeth Ramakrishna Mission, Bakultala, Kankata Junction, New Bazaar, Jamtala via Kaikhali. I came to Petkul Chand Bridge through Kultali Road. After reaching a bit, I took the road to Moipeeth. Moipeeth was lucky enough to reach the Monday market via Ambika Nagar with the help of the Coastal Police. Really lucky because rainy season, narrow roads, dense forest with rain.

From there, the launch begins.

--- Matla river had to be crossed during monsoon. But being a launch, I had no inkling of going into the drunken river.

What pleasant environment or pleasant weather, cannot be explained. And there is a tingling sensation in the mind, there are stories from the surrounding that there is a possibility that a tiger may come swimming from the islands ahead. I was afraid that the tiger uncle would not come.

The helper of the launch turned out to be---yes looking ahead at the island--, there is a possibility that the tiger could easily swim away from there.

But what if? But they are not likely to get up on the back foot.

Newton's third law, then I understood, well, that is, there is no support to support the rear legs. There is absolutely no possibility of eating us.

Sukhen, that's what Bani Camp is written in front of. I reached

We have been to many zoos. There the animals are kept in cages so that the tiger cannot escape. But in this Bani camp, people are kept in cages, tigers cannot enter inside. There is a 50 feet watch tower inside this Bani camp, there is a fresh water pond in the distance, where tigers come to drink water, deer and deer come to drink water. I really saw from the front of the deer.

The original name of this camp is Sundarikati Eco Conservation Camp (Ajmalmari). It is located in Suryadwip.

On July 15, 2003, the cave was named Bani Camp by the famous writer Mr. Buddhadev Guha. Inside the camp, there are beautiful trees all around. Yes, Sundarbans got its name from this beautiful tree. Without waiting for anything, without wasting time, I went up to the watch tower with my camera. I had a little tea before that. Binoculars were close at hand, a herd of deer was running in the deep green forest in the distance! What a wonderful sight. Four or five baby crocodiles came to drink fresh water in the nearby pond.

I tried to keep some pictures on my phone. I took a moving picture of a herd of deer running.

The sound of the birds made me drunk.

Sukhen-said to get ready to go around in a small dinghy boat.

A ranger officer, we four friends, came in front of the gate of Bani camp and saw that the water level had gone down. I saw a dead crocodile lying on the far side. My partner took pictures of the live crocodile with the lens. Again he said look at those, those are hetal trees. It will not be understood if the tiger is hiding there.

In fact, the hetal tree looks like a palm tree with long long leaves. Some yellow yellow green.

Now we got on the launch. Had tiffin with tea arrangement. The launch went forward, the water was shaking. I visited Sundarbans environment weather island. A very big tower. Where pollution measurement is automated.

After a few hours of boating, I arrived at Kalas Island. There are many small boats floating around. Some people have come to catch crabs.

On the same day, the terrible accident that happened a while ago, the husband and wife came to catch crabs, the focus was on catching crabs. Hastily jumped from the forest and hit the man on the neck. Which is the end result. The man could not return home. The torso remained.

Anyway, this is how I came back to Bani camp. This time, the small engine-powered boat from the afternoon

I'm ready to go. The time is exactly half past six in the evening. Bhutbhuti boat, gun in hand of helper, searchlight of some of my friends, yes, addicted to watching tigers. A terrible addiction.

With Sukhen, Dukhen, Ranju, and Bani they will see the tiger. The small dinghy started moving, the sky was half dark. star studded The stars are counting in the night sky. And the water is shaking. moonlit night About an hour's walk saw the thick forest. 500 feet away, now turn right and turn left. The searchlight, which can be called a large torch, is held by two. One on the right and one on the left shelf. Sometimes I look to the left and sometimes I look to the right, the searchlight is so strong that the edge of the dense forest is visible. Some parts of Hetal-Sundari tree are understood. Khali seems to be seeing tigers. Looking far away, the eyes are shining in the water. Hey, it's a crocodile, yes. When I got closer, I saw the sound of the boat and sank down. It's dark again and everyone says to go inside a little more. The water in the creek is low, the sand has come down a little. It seems like a low tide. The focus of the torch in the darkness shows many crabs, schools of purse fish.

Dukhen said - Hey, turn off the machine of the vat. If you make noise, the tiger will not come. Really really shut it down.

Again Sukhen said turn off the lights. Sajlight actually turned off for two or three minutes. A terrible situation. The word of Bhatva was a bit of courage in the mind. Already small dinghy boats. It's dark again. Again there is a sound in the water. What did you think? The sound of fish jumping! Or what is the word? Confused state. There is transmission of fear in the mind. I think it would be better if you didn't come. Whatever the accident or incident of the Tiger of Kals Island that happened in front of one's eyes, I can barely remember it. Meanwhile, the small boat got stuck on the sand due to low water.

Then it seemed that life will not go here! Why did I come to die? Sukhen was slowly saying, if Monta and Ranju's luck is good, then I can see the tiger. Is it a sign of good luck?

Again, with the search light on, the camera was pointed, taking pictures of tigers.

There are no words. This is thick darkness. I said no, turn on the light. The sound of the bhavat was a bit of courage in the mind. The small boat is stuck in the creek, the water is low. The driver, using the bamboo, gradually exerted force on the sand and tried to take it into the water with great effort. I got up in fear. Hands and feet were getting cold. I said, Nana, there is no need to see the tiger. Switch on the machine. Arrange for early pickup. It is a moment of great crisis. Whether laughing or not, some people felt fear in their minds. I came to the world, there are many things left. Will it end or not? However, the small boat turned immediately. Now the mind was filled with joy. Tiger Mama can't play. I survived this time. When this starts moving, a little far away, a hallum hallum sound is coming to the ear. What a terrible roar. Think! I thought, if Sukhen said about coming to Sundarban. I will think about whether I will come again. The boat returned to the Bani camp through the darkness for an hour. The next day, I went out in the rain again around ten o'clock during the day. Shimmering rain. Cloudy all around as it is rainy season. Tried to capture memories in auto stills. This incident will remain in my mind for the rest of my life.