Gulf of Mannar Coast and Islands
Beach · 2 days / 1 nights · Level: Easy
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
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Day 1: Islands and beaches
Timings for day 1 Time Place What happens 07:30 Mandapam Railway Station Pick-up and hotel check-in 09:00 Mandapam Jetty Boat trip to the islands (subject to Forest Department permission) 13:00 Mandapam Seafood lunch 16:00 Ariyaman Beach Sunset on the shore -
Day 2: Coast and birds
Timings for day 2 Time Place What happens 06:30 Mandapam shore Bird-watching walk 09:00 Hotel Breakfast 10:30 Valinokkam Beach and fishing village 13:00 Mandapam Railway Station Drop-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.