01/09/2015
You dont have passport? still want to do Scuba Diving?
India is home to many amazing scuba diving sites and if you are planning a trip to one of these places you must definitely visit their diving locations too. So, if you are looking for a whole new experience filled with fun and thrill, you better start making plans to visit these destinations.
1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
These islands offer many diving sites that have a terrific variety of marine animals such as Scorpion fish, Octopus, Angler fish, Sharks and Coral reefs as well.
Dive sites:
>The Wall ( Havelock Island)
>Clinque Island ( Port Blair)
>Fish Rock (Passage island)
Cost: 6,000 – 9,000
2) Lakshadweep Islands
Blessed with crystal clear water, coral sand, coral reefs and rich marine species, the Lakshadweep Islands must definitely be on your list of places to scuba dive.
Dive sites:
>Aggati Islands
>Bangarram Islands
Cost: 5,000 – 6,000
3) Karnataka
Coastal Karnataka is blessed with valleys, verdant forests, fresh backwaters and clear tropical waters. The diving sites here are home to the great diversity of fish life common to the Arabian sea. Whales, Turtles, Stingrays, Cobias and Stone fish can easily be spotted here.
Dive sites:
> Netrani Island
Cost: 5,000 – 7,000
4) Pondicherry
Pondicherry is home to many diving sites with the presence of Orals, Lion fish, King fish, Moray eels, Eagle and Manta rays, Parrot fish, Sea snakes,and Tiger fish.
Dive sites:
>Cool Shark Reef
>Temple Reef
>The Hole
>4 Corners
Cost: 6,000 – 8,000
5) Goa
There are a number of diving sites present in Goa that you must visit for sure to unearth the underwater treasure of Goa. The water bodies in Goa may not be the most ideal to dive in but they are pleasant enough.
Dive sites:
>Uma Guva Reef
>Shelter Cove
>Locker of Davy Jones
>The Jetty
Cost: 5,000 – 8,000
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