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Adventure Travel - Popular Scuba Diving Destinations in India

By Anusha

If you are tearfully bidding goodbye to the monsoons, here is a reason to be glad the rains are over. Confused? We are referring to a different kind of water fun, the thrilling adventure that is scuba diving! Yes, the season for scuba diving is fast approaching, and it is time for you to make the journey to a completely different world. The world of colourful marine life and inky waters awaits you at the various scuba diving destinations in the country.

Adventure sport in India has slowly gained importance over the past few years and has become an integral part of experience-based travels in the country. Friends and family head together to have a thrilling time in the outdoors, learning more about nature and themselves in the process. Scuba diving presents a unique opportunity of visiting a world far removed from ours. A place of absolute quiet and stunning beauty. A life altering experience awaits you at these scuba diving spots in India. So, dive right in!

Goa – Grand Island

Goa – Grand Island

Goa is a travel destination in India that is popular for a variety of adventure sports, a lot of them water based. The many beaches of Goa provide a gateway to the world of underwater treasures. Among the best is the Grand Island, off the shores of which are many points ideal for both amateurs and expert divers. The points such as the Reef of Uma Guma and The Jetty offer excellent conditions. The visibility is between 6 - 12 mt and offers a variety of marine life such as parrotfish, triggerfish, puffers, snappers, etc.

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Havelock

Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Havelock

Among the most stunning scuba diving destinations in India is the Havelock Island in Andaman and Nicobar. It is popular for the pristine beauty and lesser crowds. The island offers a variety of diving points such as The Wall, which is the sand wall between the islands Havelock and Peel. The place is ideal to spot marine life such as the Napolean Wrasse and drifting corals.

Photo Courtesy: Arun Katiyar

Lakshadweep Islands – Princess Royal

Lakshadweep Islands – Princess Royal

Lakshadweep, a set of 36 small islands has two stunning scuba diving destinations that are open to the public; the Agatti and Bangaram Islands. The Princess Royal is a ship wreckage that is said to be over 200 years old, located off the coast of Bangaram and offers interesting sights. You can observe the scattered wreckage that also happens to be the home to a variety of colourful marine life.

Photo Courtesy: Sankara Subramanian

Karnataka - Netrani Island

Karnataka - Netrani Island

Located off the coast of Murdeshwar in Karnataka, Netrani Island is a popular scuba diving destination in the country. Also known as the Pigeon Island, it offers a stunning experience in clear waters. The many points Dini's Delight and The Abyss offer visibility up to 35 mt. The marine life ranges from reef fish to even sightings of humpback whales. Do we sense the nervous excitement, already!?

Photo Courtesy: Arun Katiyar

Pondicherry – Aravind's Wall

Pondicherry – Aravind's Wall

Among the best drift dive destinations in the country, Aravind's Wall off the coast of Pondicherry is gaining immense popularity. The dive in clear waters allows you to see butterfly fish, angel fish, sea snakes, lionfish, etc.

Photo Courtesy: Arun Katiyar

Andaman and Nicobar – Lighthouse Point

Andaman and Nicobar – Lighthouse Point

A popular diving spot in Andaman and Nicobar is the Lighthouse Point. The coral reefs here are in the pink of health! And this means a rich variety of marine life, you can catch sight of fusiliers, humpback parrotfish, barrel sponges, etc.

Photo Courtesy: Arun Katiyar Mithula Katiyar

Lakshadweep – Manta Point

Lakshadweep – Manta Point

One of the most colourful scuba diving destinations in the country, the Manta Point in Lakshadweep is found off the coast of Bangaram Island. The vivid reefs in many hues attract a variety of marine life including manta rays, turtles and even the rare sighting of a whale shark! The depth varies from 20 mt to 70 mt and is a great place to explore the world of beauty.

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Pondicherry - Ravines

Pondicherry - Ravines

Aptly named, the Ravines is a popular diving spot off the coast of Pondicherry and has a rocky reef bed that you can follow. Observe the marine life that have made the deep gashes in the rocky ravine their home. Enjoy the views of a variety of colourful fish and crustaceans.

Photo Courtesy: Arun Katiyar

Goa – Bay of Bounty

Goa – Bay of Bounty

The Bay of Bounty in Goa is a great place for beginners and experts alike. The calm current conditions make the diving spot in India popular. You can spot a variety of marine life here that gives the name to the place. Visibility is decent.

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Best Time for Scuba Diving

Best Time for Scuba Diving

Andaman and Nicobar: Best time to go scuba diving here is between November to April.

Goa and Karnataka: Best time to go scuba diving in Goa and Karnataka is October to May.

Lakshadweep: Ideal time to go scuba diving here is between May to November.

Pondicherry: Best time is between September-November and January-June

Photo Courtesy: Arun Katiyar

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