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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

This is a marine bio Sphere, running along the coasts of Ramanathapuram and Tuthukudi (Tuticorin) Districts. The entire Gulf of Mannar abounds in distinguished marine life covering, 21 Islands and 623 ha. This National Park is full of coral reefs, Dugong, Turtles, Dolphins and Balano-glossus. Kurasadai Islands, off mandapam, Boasts of a vast expanse of shallow waters. The presence of coral reef, flora and fauna here are in their virgin form.







Dolphins could create euphoria to the tourists. Other details: 1. Annual Rainfall: 900 mm; 2. Air port: Madurai- 150 kms; 3. Rain: Mandapam/ Toothukudi; 4. Accommodation: Hotel at Mandapam: 5. Other facilities; Boats available; 6. Authority: The Wild Life Warden, Gulf of Mannar, Marine National Park, 76/1. Madurai Road, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram District - 623 50.

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Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park || Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary - National Park || Mukkurthi National Park || Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary || Mundanthuri || Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary || Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary || Guindy National Park || Vallunadu Black Buck Sanctuary || Vedanthangal and Karikili Bird's Sanctuaries || Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai || Madras Crocodile Bank Trust - Nemmeli || Viralimalai || Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park

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