Plan your visit to Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. Use this page to check entry fees, wildlife highlights, and the best season — then open the app to book safaris and stays.
At a glance
- Location: Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
- Landscape: Coastal
- Best season: October – May (calmer seas and park access)
- Gate hours: 06:30 – 18:30 (local)
- Entry fee (Indian): Free (verify locally)
- Entry fee (foreign): Free (verify locally)
- Monsoon closure: 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-01 (verify locally)
- Official site: https://www.tamilnadutourism.tn.gov.in/destinations/gulf-of-mannar
Key wildlife
- Dugong
- Sea turtles
- Corals
Things to do
- Coral island snorkeling
- Marine research tours
Getting around
Private vehicles allowed on designated tourist routes up to permitted zones; night driving inside the park is prohibited.
Parking at official entry points; capacity fills quickly on holidays and weekends.
Featured stays nearby
- Hotel Sangeeth Palace — 4★, ~2.5 km from undefined gate · midrange
- Hotel SG Enclave — 4★, ~4 km from undefined gate · midrange
- Collection O Ramanathapuram — 4★, ~5.5 km from undefined gate · midrange
- Super Hotel O Ramanathapuram — 4★, ~7 km from undefined gate · midrange