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The Marine National Park, in and pelicans. Visit the park
the Gulf of Kutch, is situated off during low tide when there is
the coast in Jamnagar district much more to catch the eye.
of Gujarat, and comprises an
archipelago of 42 islands. Coral Visit beaches along the coast,
reefs, mangrove swamp forests, such as Narara, 110 km from
mudflats, sea weeds, and rocky Jamnagar off the Dwarka road,
shoals form the landscape of the where one can walk among the
shallow waters of the Marine corals at low tide. The sheer
National Park. beauty of the sea and endless
marine vegetation takes your
This is the first national marine breath away.
park in India, notified under
the provisions of the Wildlife Ensure you reach the park early,
(protection) Act, 1972. It shows so that you get enough time to
the variety of marine life found explore this hidden gem.
in the islands of Pirotan, Narara,
Ajad, Kalubhar, among others,
and has thriving bird diversity BELOW: Mangroves in Marine
including crab plovers, flamingos, National Park

At a glance
District: Jamnagar Camera Fee: Rs 50 (Indians);
Nearest Airport: Jamnagar Rs 250 (Foreigners)
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(50 kms); Rajkot (145 kms)
Major fauna: Marine fish, octopus,
Nearest Airport: Jamnagar
starfish, jellyfish, crab plover,
(30 kms)
.................................................... flamingo
Best time to visit: Nov-Feb ....................................................
Where to stay: Private
Timings: Sunrise to sunset
.................................................... accommodation available at
Entry fee: Rs 30 (Indians); Jamnagar
Rs 250 (Foreigners)

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