Description
Of the 42 islands, the only ones that visitors are permitted to enter and explore are Pirotan Island, which is easier to access and therefore more popular, and Narala Island, which lacks infrastructure and can only be reached at certain times, when the tide is high enough.
The islands are uninhabited except for the workers at Pirotan Island lighthouse, so enjoy the solitude and use it as an opportunity to lose yourself to the wide world around you. Armed with a little knowledge, you can spend hours walking around the tidal flats at low tide, observing the fascinating marine life as it lies exposed from the receding waters. Some of the creatures, such as jellyfish, are best left untouched. Be sure to ask the park officers what others should be avoided, but don’t be afraid to have a hands-on experience with the creatures that are open to it.
This extraordinary national park will take you to another world and give you a glimpse of the extraordinary life under the salty waters of Arabian Sea. The beautiful birds such as pelicans, herring gull, sea gull, black-headed gull and various kinds of waders offer delight. Incredible marine animals like jelly fish, octopus, star fish, sea snakes, hermit crabs, sea horse, sea slugs, green sea turtles and dolphins might just bless you with one of the lucky days of your life. Coral reefs and marine vegetation (mangroves and various flowering plants) will take you under the depths of ocean without even wetting your fingernails.
Pirotan was originally known as 'Pir jo thaan' signifying the sacred place of Saint Khwaja Khizer Rahmatullahialaih. The holy shrine of the saint is also located at the island.
