SCUBA DIVING IN INDIA 

Scuba diving is not just an exciting sport – it is also one of great leisure where one gets to enjoy the sight around, swim about in nature amongst the diverse marine life and experience life underwater. It is a surreal and amazing feeling that you should have atleast once in a lifetime. Here are India’s best scuba diving spots that you can explore:

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

This goes without saying – Andaman and Nicobar are India’s best diving spots with their deep, clean water and exotic marine life. There are so many diving site here, all all equally good, you might have a difficult time deciding. The cost would be INR 5000 – 10,000. The marine life here are diverse and include Scorpion fish, Octopus, Angler fish, Sharks and Coral reefs as well.

Dive sites:

1. The Wall ( Havelock Island)
   
2. Cinque Island ( Port Blair)
3. Fish Rock (Passage island)

Cost: Rs 5,000 – 10,000

2. Goa

Goa is a popular destination in India but not for scuba diving. Usually it’s just the beach shacks, hippy lifestyle and chill vibes that are spoken about. The next time you visit Goa, go for a scuba diving session and trust us you will not regret it. They cost up to 8000 bucks.

Dive sites:

1. Uma Guva Reef
2. Shelter Cove
3. Locker of Davy Jones
4. The Jetty

Cost: 5,000 – 8,000

3. LakshadweepIslands

Lakshwadeep islands are a group of 36 islands surrounded by crystal clear water, rich marine lie, coral reefs and more – Perfect for a scuba dive session. The cost is around 4000- 7000 INR.

Dive sites:

1. Aggati Island
2. Bangarram Island

Cost: 4,000 – 7,000

4. Pondicherry 

This town is popularly known for its French heritage, but it is also home to many diving sites. The marine life is extensive with corals, eels, manta rays, parrot fish and more. The cost is around 6000- 8000 INR.

Dive Sites

Cool Shark Reef

Temple Reef

The Hole

4 Corners

Cost: 6,500 – 8,000

5. Karnataka 

Whales, turtles, sting rays and more can be found in this land filled with valleys, forests, rivers and abundant nature. The cost is around 5000-7000 INR.

Dive sites: 

Netrani Island

Cost: 5,500 – 7,000