Marine National Park

Marine National Park, in the Gulf of Kutch, is India's first marine national park, protecting a stretch of coral reef, mangroves and coastal islands home to dolphins, sea turtles and a wide variety of marine life. Boat trips from Jamnagar allow visitors to explore the shallow reef areas, particularly rewarding during low tide when marine life becomes more visible in the exposed tidal pools.

The park's significance lies less in dramatic single sightings than in the overall richness of its coastal ecosystem, making it a rewarding destination specifically for visitors with a genuine interest in marine biodiversity rather than conventional big-wildlife safari expectations.

Established in 1982, Marine National Park was India's first protected area specifically designated to conserve a marine ecosystem, reflecting the Gulf of Kutch's significant coral reef and mangrove biodiversity.

Boat access from Jamnagar, about 90km from Rajkot.