Top 5 places to go for Scuba Diving in India – 2019

1. Top 5 places to go for Scuba Diving in India – 2019 India boasts of abundant water bodies under its call. The magnificent waterbeds hold innumerable aquatic marvel that makes it a stunning sight to behold. And these spectacular underwater scene allures anyone to try out several adventures to witness that beauty. Scuba diving is one such activity that gives you a taste of this unexplored paradise. Swimming through which, one can experience colorful coral reefs and vibrant and vivid flora & fauna, and also enter some epic stories of wrecked ships and new findings. And to do that, you don’t have to map long distances across the sea to get the perfect scuba diving experience. You can do the best scuba diving and even enroll for scuba diving certifications in India itself! For the dive of your lifetime, take a look at the Top 5 places for Scuba Diving, here in India! 1.Andaman Islands: The best that Andamans has to offer is its mouth-watering seafood dishes and great visibility underwater, that is fit for going for scuba diving activity. Although the best timing for going underwater is from November to April, there is no hard and fast rule about that. One can have a great time diving at Andamans all throughout the year! While most of the diving happens in North Bay Island; Port Blair, Havelock Island and Neil Island have started picking up slowly. If you’re brave enough, you can also opt to dive near Barren Island, the only active volcano in India. With a varied diversity of fish species, and abundant of sponges and small corals, Andamans is a perfect place to indulge in an adventure sport like scuba diving.

2. 2. Netrani Islands (Karnataka): A tiny island in the vast Arabian Sea, Netrani resides off coast to Karnataka’s main land. Situated approx. 18 km away from the famous temple town Murdeshwar, Netrani is also called a Pigeon Island. The enticing clear blue water and its rich marine life such as butterfly fish, trigger fish, parrot fish, eels, shrimps, orcas and whale sharks that are mostly spotted around the area, makes it a must visit for all. The reopened area of Netrani has the benefit of being one of the most beautiful dive spots in the country, which lies untapped by the crowd. The clear water with depths ranging from 6 to 40 meters, and visibility between 15 to 30 meters, makes exploring and sighting marine life easy and interesting. The temperature of water ranges between 27-30 degrees, so you can find yourself comfortable in the water. Also, when you’re at Netrani, don’t forget to look out for rock pinnacles and shipwrecks. 3. Lakshadweep Islands: The tropical paradise, Lakshadweep boasts of its long beaches and crystal clear lagoons, brimming with marine life. This beautiful island with white sandy coastline and mesmerising view is famous for a family vacation spot and also as a honeymoon destination. Blooming around September and May, this period of time is best for scuba diving. The temperature of water ranges across 27- 28 degrees Celsius and gives you the visibility up to the stretch of 45 meters. This remote location of Lakshadweep has controlled level of tourism activities that helps preserve its great marine biodiversity. So, plan your trip or rather scuba diving adventure soon at Lakshadweep to taste the flavours of the islands at its best time! 4. Goa: One of the favorite place for people to indulge into water sports, Goa is one of the fondest tourist spot for people to spend a good vacation at. The golden sand beaches with diverse underwater life offers you an unmatched experience along with the ‘must have’ scuba diving opportunity. With visibility ranging from 6-12 meters on an average, the waters of Goa will make you feel comfortable with its nice 27-30 degrees Celsius temperature. Some of the ideal destination to scuba dive in and around Goa includes Calangute beach, Baga beach in the North Goa; Grande Island, Suzy’s Wreck, Sail Rock, Davy Jones and many more spots at South Goa. Don’t miss out on the unique fish species such as colorful angelfishes, vivid butterfly-fishes, parrot-fishes, batfishes, snappers, tangs, tunas, lesser weever, lionfishes; and some amazing moray eels, wrasses, sharks, sea bulls, if you’re lucky. And if you wish to advance your scuba diving affair, deck up for a long drive from Goa, of about 7 hours to Kapu in Udupi district of Karnataka. A spectacular site, the beach resides in the Arabian Sea and is renowned for many movies that were shot there. The clear water of the sea becomes a delight for the scuba divers to spot stunning marine life, such as coral reefs and variety of fish that can be found. Head on to these two spots already and sip onto the aquatic beauty of the places!

3. 5. Pondicherry: A popular spot amongst divers, Pondicherry is amongst the few shores in the east to offer scuba diving experience. This untapped place has its aquatic life less explored and makes for a pristine option for beginners to start with scuba diving. With dancing school of fish and jellyfish floating past you, when you’re here at Pondicherry, you’re definitely in for a pleasant surprise. A good range of visibility and rich aquatic life such as lionfish, kingfish, moray eels, manta rays, crustaceans etc. would not make you regret at all, once you get to experience scuba diving at Pondicherry. Having named top 5 place for best scuba diving experiences, come join us to make that experience a memorable one. With West Coast Adventures, your dive at Goa, Kapu, Murdeshwar (Netrani Island) and Mumbai is going to be nothing less than phenomenal, we assure! Teaching you the know-hows of scuba diving, we at West Coast wager for an experience like none other and promise to give you a time of your life with our expertise in scuba diving.