Pirotan Island
પીરોટન
A coral island in the Gulf of Kutch with mangroves, a lighthouse and tidal reef flats. Landing requires permits from forestry and customs.
Pirotan Island lies in the Gulf of Kutch, about 12 nautical miles north of Jamnagar. It has an old lighthouse, the shrine of a Sufi saint and dense mangroves. The reef flats around it are exposed at low tide, and its biodiversity is said to rival that of Narara. To land, you must apply in advance for permits from the forest department, customs and police, which usually takes several days. Boats leave from Bedi Port and take about 1.5–2 hours. Timing your return to the tides means a full day. Places are limited, so arrange through a local travel agency or hotel. There are no facilities on the island, so bring your own food and water.
Opening hours
Permit required (depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- Pratap Vilas Palace
- Jamnagar Solarium
- Lakhota Lake & Palace
- Bhujiyo Kotho
- Bala Hanuman Temple
- Ratanbai Mosque
- Jain Temples of Chandi Bazaar
- Darbargadh Palace