Narara Island, Marine National Park
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The most accessible intertidal zone of India's first marine national park. At low tide, walk the exposed reef flats to see starfish, octopus and corals.
Narara lies about 60 km west of Jamnagar, near Vadinar, within the Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park. At extreme low tide the sea recedes several kilometres, exposing broad reef flats. Following a guide and wading through, you can see living corals, sea anemones, starfish, sea cucumbers, octopuses, sea slugs and even small sharks. The tide pools are home to many wading birds. The walk takes about 2–3 hours. Tickets must be bought at the forest department office at the entrance, and it's wise to hire a guide. Wear non-slip water shoes, and bring a hat and sunscreen. The timing depends entirely on the tides, so check the low tide times for the day with local forestry staff or your hotel.
Opening hours
Access depends on the tide (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Pirotan Island
- Pratap Vilas Palace
- Jamnagar Solarium
- Lakhota Lake & Palace
- Bhujiyo Kotho
- Bala Hanuman Temple
- Ratanbai Mosque
- Jain Temples of Chandi Bazaar