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Gulf of Mannar Coast and Islands

Beach · 2 days / 1 nights · Level: Easy

Gulf of Mannar Coast and IslandsGulf of Mannar Coast and IslandsGulf of Mannar Coast and Islands

Boat trip to the coral islands of the Marine National Park, beaches and birds along the coast near Mandapam.

Boat trip to the coral islands of the Marine National Park, beaches and birds along the coast near Mandapam. Sample listing: shown to demonstrate the site. Replace with your own property before launch.

Places you will visit

  • Mandapam
  • Gulf of Mannar
  • Ariyaman
  • Valinokkam
  • Marine National Park

Day by day

Starts at Mandapam Railway Station · Report by 07:30 · Ends at Mandapam Railway Station

  1. Day 1: Islands and beaches

    Timings for day 1
    TimePlaceWhat happens
    07:30Mandapam Railway StationPick-up and hotel check-in
    09:00Mandapam JettyBoat trip to the islands (subject to Forest Department permission)
    13:00MandapamSeafood lunch
    16:00Ariyaman BeachSunset on the shore
  2. Day 2: Coast and birds

    Timings for day 2
    TimePlaceWhat happens
    06:30Mandapam shoreBird-watching walk
    09:00HotelBreakfast
    10:30ValinokkamBeach and fishing village
    13:00Mandapam Railway StationDrop-off

Included

  • 1 night at Sparrow's Nest
  • Daily breakfast
  • Boat ticket to the islands
  • Private vehicle

Not included

  • Marine park permit and entry charges
  • Snorkelling or glass-bottom boat extras
  • Travel to Mandapam

Cancellation and refunds

  • 30 or more days before departure: 100% refund
  • 15 or more days before departure: 50% refund
  • 7 or more days before departure: 25% refund
  • Closer to departure: no refund.