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Location :Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat
Coverage area : 162.9 km?
Main attraction : fishes
Best time to visit :end of October to end of February
Nearby excursions : Jamnagar boasts, Narara Island
Nearby cities :Jamnagar
the west coast of India along the arm of the Arabian Sea, and demarked the Saurashtra peninsula from the Little and Great Rann of Kutch. The Gulf of Kutch was declared a protected area, that is, a wildlife sanctuary in 1980.
It is important to note that special permits are needed to visit the islands which is issued by the Forest Department. They are particularly required for coral walks at Narara and Pirotan. Coral walks are arranged specifically in the time period between two high tides. Visit and exit from the islands is allowed only when there is low tide. So, for the tourists, it is advisable to check the timings of the tides and plan the trip accordingly.
There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine (Gulf of Kutch) National Park of which 33 islands have coral reef. Karubhar, Pirotan, Narara, and Poshitra are the main islands.
Climatic conditions of this region are known to record extreme temperatures both during summer and winter. Gulf of Kutch is said to be one of the hottest areas of India where the summer months can reach up to 50?C while during the winter season the temperature goes below freezing point.
The ideal time to visit Marine national park is from end of October to end of February.
Fishes - About 200 Species
Prawns - About 27 Species
Sea mammal - About 37 Species
Sponges - About 70 Species
Crabs - About 30 Species
Sea snakes - About 03 Species
Mollusks - About 200 Species
Endangered sea turtle - About 03 Species
Birds - About 175 Species
Corals - About 55 Species
Sea weeds - About 147 Species
Brown, Green & Red algae - About 105 Species
Jamnagar ,7 km
Rajkot , 90 km
Rann of Kutch ,175 km
Ahemadabad, 350 km
Baroda ,386 km
Mumbai ,804 km
Jaipur ,949 km
New Delhi ,1205 km
Airways
There are two major airports that connect the place. Tourists can take a flight to the nearest airport of Jamnagar which is about 7kms from the Marine national park. There are transfers available from the airport to take you to the marine park.Ahmadabad airport is about 350 km away.
Railways
The nearest railheads from the marine park include Jamnagar (7 km) and Rajkot (90 km). There are transfers from the railway station such as private cars, taxis and buses that take visitors to this place.
Roadways
The nearest bus stand is located at Jamnagar and there are buses at regular intervals for visitors.
Accommodation facilities
Located at just 8 kilometers from Jamnagar city, there is a rest house which is maintained by the forest department. However, tourists can also book the various hotels and private lodging arrangements available in Jamnagar with basic amenities.
Mepani Corporation, Aram Hotel, Hotel President, Express Hotels are some of the excellent facilities located in Jamnagar.