Nature tourism in Jamnagar District, Gujarat thrills its visitors through its numerous tourist locales displaying extraordinary natural splendour in the form of lush green forests, spectacular beaches and several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Beach of Pirotan Island, Lakhota Lake, Marine National Park, Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Cremation Park and Jogger`s Park are amongst the innumerable tourist destinations which make this district a paradise for nature lovers.
Lakhota Lake
Lakhota Lake is situated in the central portion of Jamnagar District and is surrounded by gardens and parks. A small zoo is also present near this beautiful lake and the Lakhota Tower stands at the middle of the lake.
Beach of Pirotan Island
Tourists would love paying a visit to the Beach of Pirotan Island, which is crowded by a large flock of birds and is present at a distance of about 12 miles from Bedi Port. This beach is dependant on tides and is very clean.
Khijadia Bird Sanctuary
This sanctuary is an abode of a variety of exotic species of birds like Pheasant-Tailed Jacana, Great Crested Grebe, Coot, Black-Winged Stilt, Purple Moorhen, Falcons, Hawks, Eagles and many others. Khijadia Bird Sanctuary is located at a distance of nearly 10 km from the eastern part of Jamnagar. Waterfowls, Swallows, Martins, Wagtails, etc. are some migratory birds who visit this sanctuary. It is a significant research centre.
Marine National Park
Marine National Park is the very first marine national park of the country and had been established in the year 1982. One can find sea turtles, dolphins, soft corals, prawns, crabs, fin-less porpoises, sponges, red and green algae and numerable other species of aquatic animals in the Marine National Park. An archipelago of as many as 42 islands involving coral reefs and mangroves are present here.
Jogger`s Park
Jogger`s Park is a spacious botanical garden located near the Palace Ground and it is also referred to as Gulab Kunvarbaa Udhyan. Morning walkers and joggers utilize this new park regularly.
Cremation Park
Based at a distance of nearly 10 minutes from the northern portion of the city, Cremation Park comprises statues of Hindu deities and also certain scenes from the Hindu epic of Ramayana. Tourists might also admire the `circle of life` present here, which depicts the various stages of a man`s life.
Rozi and Bedi Ports
Rozi and Bedi Ports are two of the important ports which are situated in Jamnagar District and are ideal spots for activities like angling and fishing. Bedi Port is existent about 4 km inland, along Rangamati River while Rozi Port is present on the shores of the region of Gulf of Kutch.
Visitors would also find other interesting tourist attractions like Balachadi Beach, Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary and several other amazing locales exuding natural charm in this part of India.