Mousuni Island Tour - This is a beautiful Gangetic Delta island, near the coast of Bay Of Bengal and is very near Kolkata. The island is a paradise for bird watchers. The Island is a small ?isolated weekend gateway for 1 or 2 days from Kolkata. It is located at a distance of about 160 kilometer from Kolkata. The Island is an untouched virgin island lies at a sub division of Namkhana block. The Island lies in the confluence of river and the sea. Mousuni forms a part of Gangetic Sunderban delta, the lives of the people living here are very uncertain as the island is frequently hit hard by changing climatic conditions, unpredictable rainfall, rising sea level and coastal erosion. Due to development constraints the virgin nature of the island remains untouched.
On the way towards Mousumi from Kolkata you experience gradually the scenic landscapes changes. From Urban landscape to rural farmlands, the Ganga riverside you reach Namkhana and cross the river then you are first arrive on the Bakkhali Island then take right and reach Durgapur Ghat, again you cross the river and reach the isolated Mousuni where you come across narrow road made of bricks, on one side huge farmlands, small canals for fisheries, huts of the locals made of mud and the roof top is made of tin. Every house has cows and sheeps as domestic pets and locals also keep chickens & ducks. Fishing is the most important profession in part of the world and you will see local people weaving nets, drying nets on the roadside. The island is full of dense greenery along with small huts of the locals, agricultural farm lands those spread over landscapes. Being here you will get mesmerizing effect by the symphony of birds and sound of waves. At sunset Mousuni get covered with thick layers darkness absolute silence prevails with only the sounds of small insects audible. At dawn wake up call will be the sounds twitter and chirping of numerous birds those inhabit the island. Mousuni is a nature lovers destination and offers the sea, sandy beaches, bird watching, sky watching and a adventurous camp stay. Do not expect any luxury services here. Foods are all freshly prepared and served hot.