mousuni island west bengal

By GrandAlpha May 01, 2020

mousuni island west bengal

Mousuni Island is coming out as a most popular weekend destination for adventure lover and nature lover from Kolkata. This virgin beach is a hidden gem of beauty, culture, nature and scenery. The location of this island is at Mohana near Jambu Deep and Sagardeep. You can feel the essence of bigger size of silent Ganga and at the same day feel of Bay of Bengal. It’s a quite uniqueness over there. Not many people are still aware of this location and that make it the top off-beat destination near kolkata. This Island will allow you to smell the nature closely, known for photographer’s paradise, you can do birding at it’s best, beach camping at night and lot more and feel your heart with joy.

Mousini Island is the example of one such virgin Islands where most human feet have not left behind their marks yet. The unexplored Island hidden in Namkhana of West Bengal and adjacent to Sunderban Delta can prove to be your best weekend’s gateway. The perfect amalgamation of peace and beach, sun and sand, sea and rivers define Mousini Island.
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Mousuni Island is a small isolated island of the “Sunderban” delta located far away from the madding crowd of city life. Mousuni Island is claimed as one of the ‘Out of Track’ weekend gateways for one or two days from Kolkata. Mousuni Island is located at a distance of about 160 kilometer from Kolkata via Namkhana. Mousuni Island is an untouched virgin island lies at a sub division of Namkhana block. The name “Mousuni” derived from a Bengali word “Mosh Ani” means ‘Bringing Buffalo’. The name of Mousuni Island was first published in the journal “The Hindus” as “Bengal Sinking Island”. The actual beauty of Mousuni Island lies in the confluence of river and the sea. The island was found during the British era in India. The British used the island mainly for transportation of Salt and dried fish. When the British came to the island for inspection they noticed no one lives here, but lots of local people visit the place every day, on asking the locals claimed that they bring their buffalos here to feed. From there the name of the island derived Mousuni. As Mousuni Island forms a part of Sunderban delta, the lives of the people living here are very precarious as the island is hit hard by changing climatic conditions, unpredictable rainfall, rising sea level and coastal erosion are part of mainstream life. Due to development constraints the untouched or rather say virgin beauty of the island remains as it is. On the way to Bagdanga ferry Ghat gradually the scenic landscapes changes. On the narrow road of bricks, on one side huge farmlands of West Bengal State agriculture department and small canals of Fisheries development corporation’s and to the other side small log huts of the locals made of mud and the roof top is made of tin. Every house of the locals of Mousuni Island has their own animal husbandry and hatchery. On the way to Mousuni Island tourists often get to see the local fishermen drying their fishing nets in the sunlight or repairing their trawlers or the local women busy in weaving new fish nets, as fishing and agriculture are the two main source of livelihood of the locals of Mousuni Island. Very often tourists get to see numerous dry fish which are available in abundance in Mousuni Island. On the way to Mousuni Island the strong currents of Chinai River and the sparkling silver effect of the sunlight as it falls on the water will surely mesmerize your while crossing the river. Though the water of the Chinai River does not get dried up during winter. Once you get on the ferry to reach Mousuni Island the enjoyment and the adventure is endless. On reaching the Island one will notice that Mousuni Island is surrounded with full of dense greenery along with small log huts of the locals though very fewer in counting and agricultural farm lands those spread over huge landscapes. The locals of Mousuni Island live a peaceful life here. Being residents of city life, our ears are habituated with the enormous cacophony of hustle and bustle of city life, but during ones stay at Mousuni Island, your ears will get soothing effect by the symphony of birds and the sounds of waves at it hits the shore. As the sun sets at Mousuni Island, with the passage of time this tiny piece of hamlet get covered with thick layers darkness all over along with absolute silence. Only the sounds of small insects are audible. At Mousuni Island the first woke up call will be the alarming sounds of numerous birds those inhabit the island as the glistering sunshine falls on the beaches, it gives a sparking effect and will leave a soulful mark in your heart. In a complete package Mousuni Island is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers along with a haven for landscape photographers. But do not confined your trip to Mousuni Island within the boundaries of photo albums, or merely a discussion among your friends and colleagues, rather it is like a story that one becomes a part of it. Mousuni Island is story of pristine natural landscapes, boundless beaches, and village songs, the songs of birds and the admirable sunrise and sunset above the sea.

Contact Number for Booking the Tents:

+919476236945.

How to Reach Mousuni Island:-

First you need to take train from Sealdah for Namkhana.

From Namkhana you need to take Tata Magic / Toto upto Huzzuti Ghat

After crossing the Chinai River you need to take anther toto upto Baliara. It will be around 30 minutes journey from Bagdanga to the tent at Baliara.

Mousumi Island in maps

Time Suggestion:-

Best train to catch for Namkhana is 5.10 AM and 7.14 AM from Sealdah. It will take around 3 hours journey to Namkhana(Train Fare 25 INR).

From Station it will take 1 hour upto Huzzuti Ghat (Reserve Magic 500 INR or per head 30 INR)

Cross Chinai River (3 INR)

Mousuni Ferry Ghat to Baliara Tent (Toto will charge 30 INR per head).

Facts to remember while going there and Suggestions:-

There are around 20 Adventure Tents, 5 family tents, 6 Big group tents, over 20+ Cottage with and without bathrooms, 10+ AC cottages and attached bathroom tents. Over 100+ guest can be accommodated easily….

For large Number of People prior intimation is required then they will arrange for other people.

(Images of the tents are given below)Food will be provided by the caretaker who take care of those tents. Food quality is good and better not to expect very tasty food like wow quality restaurants in kolkata.

Location of the tents are just 50 meters from the sea beach.

We are slowly increasing our accommodation so that more and more people can go and we are trying to lower the rush of people as well.

Beach 1

Shore side

Sunset in mousuni

Food:-

Once you reach there you will be provided Nimbu Pani or Coconut
Then in Lunch you can have rice, dal, sabji, bhaja, Fish Curry
Afternoon Tea
evening snacks (Muri with Singara/Chop/Chanachur)
Dinner (Sabji, chicken with rice or Ruti)
Morning Bed tea
Breakfast with Luchi with ghugni/aloo Dam/Cholar dal/boiled egg.

Accomodation:-

Regular Family Tent: (3 person accommodation)
Sea Facing

1200 INR (Per Head per day including lodging + fooding + Beach Campfire + Available mineral water + One fan within the Tent + One mobile/camera Charging Point)

Mud Cottage Accommodation with attached bathroom:

1400 INR (Per Head per day including lodging + fooding + Beach Campfire + Available Drinking Water + Full Electricity + 25 meters from beach )

1500 INR (Per Head per day including lodging + fooding + Beach Campfire + Available Drinking Water + Full Electricity + Just beside beach )

1600 INR (Per Head per day including lodging + fooding + Beach Campfire + Available Drinking Water + Full Electricity + Close to beach + Comes with attached bathroom and spacious inside)

Mousuni Island Luxury Swiss Tents with Attached Bathroom:

These Tents are at the most exclusive location and just in front of the beach and you can see beach from your bed. These tents are set up just 2 to 3 meters from the beach and suitable for families and couple or Senior Guests.

1750 INR (Per Head per day including lodging + fooding + Beach Campfire + Available Drinking Water + Full Electricity )