Rippled tidal flats and young mangroves at Narara, Marine National Park

Saurashtra · India's first marine national park

Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch group trip guide

Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch: India's first marine national park in Saurashtra. From Ahmedabad it is 303 km by road, 6–7 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it half a day from Jamnagar. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹18,200–22,400 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
303 km by road (to Jamnagar, the base town)
Time to give it
Half a day from Jamnagar
Best season
November to February, on low-tide days
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹18,200–22,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Jamnagar

The islands and reefs off Jamnagar became India's first marine sanctuary in 1980 and marine national park in 1982.

At low tide visitors walk the exposed reef at sites such as Narara with a guide to see corals, sea anemones and octopus.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch

₹18,200–22,400

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 303 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

A different kind of outing for school, college and nature groups based in Jamnagar.

Wildlife & natureBeaches & coast

How far is Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch

Distances are to Jamnagar, the base town.

Road distance to Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad303 km6–7 h Route: Ahmedabad to Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch
Rajkot90 km2–3 h Route: Rajkot to Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 days
SUV / Innova6–7₹12,600–16,800
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹15,400–19,600
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹18,200–22,400
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹21,000–26,600
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹39,900–53,900

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: November to February, on low-tide days.
  • Time to give it: Half a day from Jamnagar.
  • Who goes: School groups, Nature lovers, Photographers.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Jamnagar. International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Jamnagar.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

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Questions groups ask

Ahmedabad thi Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch ketlu km? (How far is Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch from Ahmedabad?)

303 km by road (to Jamnagar, the base town): 6–7 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.

Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch round trip (303 km ek taraf, 2 din): 17-seater ₹18,200–22,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹39,900–53,900. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹12,600–16,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹15,400–19,600; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹18,200–22,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹21,000–26,600; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹39,900–53,900. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch?

Half a day from Jamnagar. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan 2 to 3 days in all. A different kind of outing for school, college and nature groups based in Jamnagar.

When is the best time to visit Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch?

November to February, on low-tide days.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch from abroad?

Nearest airport: Jamnagar. Nearest railway station: Jamnagar. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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