Description
Marine National Park, located along the shores of Jamnagar in the Gulf of Kutch, is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Covering an area of about 458 sq kms, this park is home to 42 islands, with Pirotan Island being the most famous one.
With its stunning landscapes and abundant marine life, Marine National Park offers a unique experience to visitors. Snorkelling and diving enthusiasts will be delighted by the reefs surrounding the islands, while birdwatchers can spot a variety of bird species that inhabit this paradise.
Take a thrilling boat ride from Jamnagar to explore these beautiful islands on foot and immerse yourself in India's first marine national park.
Gujarat has the distinction of creating the country's first Marine National Park spread over an area of nearly 458 sq kms in the Gulf of Kutch, 30 kms. from Jamnagar. Here corals create fantasies in stone and are the master builders of the Park. Their limestone fortresses - each one the work of a colony of countless tiny animals - come in an amazing variety of shapes and sizes, from the convoluted brain coral to corals that look like horns.
Turtles, shrimp, sponge, eels, sea urchin lurk among the corals and huge schools of fish create a brilliance of colours that are unknown, unseen and unimaginable. Here you can see dolphins and octopuses.
Dugong, a marine mammal, which resembles a seal and the rare Boralia species are found in these protected areas. The park has dense mangrove growth, which provides scores of birds with nesting and roosting sites.
