Kolkata: Ever thought of taking a chopper ride over the country's largest mangrove forest and spotting the Bengal Tiger chasing its prey amidst the green! If state tourism minister Krishnendu Narayan Chowdhury has his way, helicopter rides may soon be started in Sunderbans, much to the chagrin of environmentalists and wildlife experts.
"Sunderbans is a world heritage site and holds a huge tourism potential. Our chief minister Mamata Banerjee has mentioned several times that Sunderbans will be an ideal destination for international tourists. Through the helicopter service, I want to showcase Sunderbans to the rest of the world," Chowdhury proudly said.
But environmentalists feel that such a move will affect the fragile ecosystem of the mangroves.
18/12/12 Times of India
