The Rush Mela festival is one of the largest tourist attractions of the Sundarbans.
Every year about 40,000 to 50,000 tourists visit the Sundarbans. The visitors visit Sundarbans not only keen to see its natural beauty, but also experience the Rush Mela festival.
Traditional trinkets on sale at the fairSaddam Hossain
Rush Mela is jointly organised by the forest department and the local community. Among the groups of various different occupations, fishermen are the largest group who organise this festival. Tourists enjoy the local food and different crafts at the festival. They want to learn more about the ethnic community, their crafts and culture, their food and more, to link their heritage with the Sundarbans.