Ready to Explore Mousuni Island? Here’s Your Travel Guide (2024)

Are you a nature lover? Are you searching for a place in the heart of nature?

Then give a look into the tale of the river and sea.

We often chase after popular tourist places and mostly we ignore the places which are hidden behind nature. Mousuni Island is one of them. 

In this article, I’m gonna show you the complete information about Mousuni Island.

So, Let’s get started.

About Mousuni Island 

Mousuni Island, This beauty of nature is located near Namkhana, West Bengal, India (on NH 117). This place is a perfect combination of sea, distant sand, sun, and river blessing all nature.

Natural Attractions on Mousuni Island:

• Beaches: The Beaches have crystal clear water, white sand, and stunning sunsets.
• Camping: Mousuni Island is one of the Best Places for Camping at night beside sea beaches.
• Bonfire and Barbeque: Bonfire and Barbeque with friends at night is just an amazing experience. Everyone dances together and enjoys it most.
• Mangrove forests: The Island is also home to a variety of plant and animal species.

What Things to do at Mousuni Island

Mousuni Island is the best place for satisfying your adventurous soul. A perfect place for relaxation, picnics, and enjoyment. This is a heavenly place for bird watchers. If you are a sunset lover, then I am sure you will never forget the mesmerizing scene of the sunset of Mousuni beach. You can feel the warmth of nature in every inch.

A bonfire at night can be a fun and enjoyable activity when visiting Mousuni Island. You and Your Gang should do this.

Distant beaches, boating, fishing, and mud walks in mangrove forests are superfluous dept. you can enjoy camping, and bonfires in the middle of nature. And if you are a foodie then it is a pleasure to experience many types of seafood here. 

How to Reach Mousuni Island Beach

Mousuni Island is a great place to spend your vacation. Mousuni island’s distance from Kolkata is about 120km. If you are planning to visit this place then take a look at the instructions below.

• First, you have to reach Namkhana which is around 100km from Kolkata. you can avail the bus or train to reach Namkhana. The train journey time between Kolkata and Namkhana is around 3hr.
• Then from Namkhana, you have to cross the Hatania Doania river by boat. it takes around 10-15min.
• After crossing the river, you have to reach bagdanga kheya ghat by Magic van or Toto. it takes approximately 30 min to travel.
• Then from Bagdanga kheya ghat, you have to reach Bagdanga and then Baliara. it takes approximately 40 min to travel.

If you want to reach Mousuni Island by bike then you can start a small trip to Mousuni Island. To reach here you Must take Diamond harbor road and detour towards Namkhana ferry ghat.

Mousuni island location on map:

Accommodation: Where to stay?

The best part of Mousuni Island is camping near the sea. You can find all kinds of tents according to your requirement with all the basic necessities like a washroom, food, a warm blanket, pillow, etc.

You can go there and find your tent on the spot. Otherwise, you can find your idol tent with appropriate facilities, with a suitable view on your phone. You can book your idol tent online to avoid any risk.

During the rainy season, almost all the tents are closed. Because almost all the tents are located near the sea and during the rainy season the tidal waves of the sea increase. For avoiding any kind of danger they stop their booking.

Best time to Visit Mousuni Island

You can go to this Island all year round. But according to viewers’ opinion, the appropriate time to visit Mousuni Island is Dec-Mid April. You can avoid the rainy season because of the humid environment. sunny days are more applicable for enjoying the seaside.

Foods Available at Most of the Tent Camp

You can enjoy all the seafood comprising all bony fishes and the more primitive skates, rays, sawfish, lampreys, crustaceans such as lobsters, crabs, shrimps, prawns, and crayfish; mollusks, including clams, mussels, snails, scallops, etc. Also, you can enjoy a barbecue by the sea.

All veg and non-veg foods are available on Mousuni Island. Here you will find plenty of tempting fish items. There are also tempting dishes of octopus, crab, and snails. I am sure that a variety of foods will grab your attention.

Things to remember while going to Mousuni Island

For a stress-free holiday, you must carry all the right essentials. Like you need to carry slippers for comfortable beach walks, and towels to keep yourself dry. It is normal to get tan by sea so take sunscreen to get rid of it. You need some comfortable dresses, also you can take stylish hats, sunglasses, etc.

Places to Visit Near Mousuni Island

You can find some other places near Mousuni Island;

• Bakkhali sea beach: It is another sea beach with an enchanting environment
• Jambudwip sea beach: Jambudwip is the name of an isolated island with a very clean sky view and high tide
• Laxmipur sea beach: The looks and the impression of the beach is too good.
• Frasergunj: Frasergunj is another amazing place to visit.

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Conclusion

Mousuni Island is a perfect place for your holidays. The waves of the sea make your heart calm. It is the best way to come out of the daily monotonous life. For spending quality time with your family or friends trust me this is the best place to enjoy.

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• Joypool Village
• Machranga Island
• Golpatar Jungle

Prity Mandal

Myself Prity Mandal. Creating useful articles for people with in-depth research and imagination is my passion. I love Grooming myself and exploring new places.