Sal tree forest, Shantiniketan

Sal tree, scientifically known as Shorea robusta is species of tree belonging to Dipterocarpaceae family. Mostly found in southern Asia this tree is one of the most important sources of hardwood timber in India.

This video shows the Sal tree forest in Shantiniketan near Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal. This place is filled with Sal trees and is very nice to hang-out.

Since it is a major tourist destination in West Bengal, people from all over the country visit this place. Once you enter inside this forest, you will definitely feel like in another world. Try it when you visit Shantiniketan.