The Sinking Island Ghoramara in Sundarbans
Sundarbans, the name itself connotes beautiful land, full of wildlife and greenery! So, whenever we plan for a holiday in Sundarbans, we visit the wildlife and capture the scenic beauty. And to most of us, it’s the thrill of getting a glimpse of the famous Royal Bengal Tiger and some tribal communities. To some extent, all these go in sync with the present Sundarban but the disparity arises when we talk about the communities living there, the people who have been living there under the constant fear of getting submerged someday! The sinking island Ghoramara, Sundarban Ghoramara is one of the 104 islands of Sundarban. It is a tiny vulnerable island covering approximately 5 sq.km area. You will have to travel approximately 90 km by road to reach Lot No 8 in Kakdwip Block from where ferry service is available to Ghoramara Island. There are 4 trawlers that traverse to and fro Ghoramara and Lot No 8 every day. However, the frequency and timing may vary depending on the tide. U