Marina Park in Andaman Islands

The most beautiful aspect of Marina Park is that it is located at seashore. So you can enjoy both the scenic view of ocean with waves washing your feet and also the enjoyments in the park. There are lot of children play instruments are installed in the park like swings, slides etc. A stall by the sea side walk lane in marina park is worth taking in the evening with all street lights lit up on both sides .Lot of hawkers will be there selling Jhalmoori,gol-gappa etc. Ross Island could be seen from here. There is no entrance fee for Marina Park.

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is a national park of India near Wandoor on the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The park was created on 24 May 1983 under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 to protect marine life such as the corals and nesting sea turtles prevalent in the area. It was placed under the protection of the Chief Wildlife Warden of the forest department of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and it is open creeks running through the park area were a special attraction. There are 2 major island groups in the park: the Labyrinth Islands and the Twin Islands The islands are situated 16 km (10 mi) south from Port Blair. The marine park covers 281.5 km² made up of 17 islands and the open sea creeks running through the area. There is a chance for ecotourism on the islands Jolly Buoy and Red Skin The islands belong to the Rutland Archipelago and are located between Rutland Island and South Andaman Island. Most of the coral reefs in the park are fringing reefs. The type and composition of vegetation vary from island to island. Most notably there you can see a difference between the tourist islands which suffer more anthropocentric change and others which do not. There are also some islands more isolated or protected from the effects of weather in the Bay of Bengal. Tarmugli, the largest island, is covered with thick mangrove vegetation, sand covered beaches, uprooted trees and rocks Twins are an important breeding ground for turtles within the park. The Children’s Traffic Park here is an impressive concept where the park is designed to replicate a real busy junction with traffic signals and roads. Small tricycles, baby motors and practice bicycles are available on hire for children to drive around in. The Marine Aquarium which is located nearby is maintained by the Fisheries Department is a small museum-cum-aquarium which showcases the marine life found in the island.

For those looking for a seaside dining experience, Ocean Blue Restaurant, overlooking the sea, is a good place to spend a few hours. Owing to fast service, it also serves well if one just wants to grab a bite on the way to the jetty. The Water Sports Complex is a good place to try out water sports for beginners, and is one of the two water sports facilities in Port Blair. They offer an array of sporting activities conducted and supervised by trained professionals.Rides for other islands leave from Aberdeen Jetty here in Marina Park. If chalked out in advance, one can plan their travel smartly by clubbing one’s visit to Marina Park with a visit to these nearby locations.