This tranquil island is a gateway to Sunderbans National Park, and just 72 kilometers from Kolkata! The Piyali river flows through lush green paddy fields before joining Matla river. This is a great place for bird watching as it is covered by mangroves. You can go boating on the river, or visit the Piyali Dam. It is a paradise for bird-lovers.
You can set off at 6am and be at the lodge in Piyali by noon, hang out, have lunch and set off by 4pm. You will cross Garia, then the Baruipur Railway gate. From here, take the road on the right leading to Gochoron crossing, and on to Joynagar {Piyali is around 30 kms from here}.