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Top 10 Scuba Diving Destinations in India

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1. Havelock Islands (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)

Havelock Islands is located in Andaman and Nicobar Island, which has many beautiful beaches and scuba diving destinations. One of the most popular Scuba diving spots in Andaman is Havelock Islands. Havelock Island is located at 50 KM from Port Blair. This Island contains a large number of marine species like Humpback Parrotfish, Lionfish and Soft corals. There are so many interesting things to see in Havelock Island such as The Wall, Lighthouse and Aquarium. There are so many good hotels and resorts available in this Island at an affordable price. It is better to take necessary items like Sunscreen, lotions for your personal use, because these items are not available on this Island. There is an ATM facility available from which you can withdraw cash if you need.

Best visiting time
The best time to visit Havelock Islands is during the month between October and April.

Approximate cost
The Scuba Diving package in Havelock Island is between 4500 – 6000Rs.

2. Neil Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Neil Island is located between Havelock Island and Rose Island. It is a tiny Island when compared to Havelock Island. Neil Island is very beautiful which contains many unexplored beaches and some best spot for scuba diving. The coral reef in this Island is very beautiful which is undisturbed by humans, which makes the Island rich in marine life. There are so many amazing beach spots available on this Island, some of them are Jetty area and Laxmanpur beach 1.

Best visiting time
The best time to visit Neil Island is between the month of December and many.

Approximate cost
The Scuba diving package in Neil Island is between 3500 – 6000Rs.

3. Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Island, which has so many scuba diving destinations. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park which is located in Wandoor is the best place to visit because it has a large variety of flora and fauna. There are so many types of sea flowers available in this place. Also, it has 50 different types of coral species living in this place. Some of the coral species that can be seen here are Fungia, Pocillopora, Clownfish, etc…

Best visiting time
The best time to visit this island is between December and April due to sea calmness.

Approximate cost
Diving package Cost is between 3500 – 6000Rs.

4. Tarkarli in Malvan, Maharashtra

Tarkarli has very rich marine life habitats. Large number of international tourist visits this place for Scuba diving every year. Tarkaril is one of the popular scuba diving spots in India. Dabolim airport in Goa is the nearest airport to Tarkaril. During scuba diving in Tarkarli, you can see the beauty of marine life. There are so many scuba camps and training centers are available in Tarkaril. It is the most favorite destination for scuba divers and marine life lovers.

Best visiting time
The best time to visit Tarkaril is between the month of November and February.

Approximate Cost
Diving Package Cost is between 1500 – 3000Rs.

5. Coral Sharks Reef, Pondicherry

Coral Shark Reef is located in Pondicherry; it is one of the most flexible scuba diving spots in Pondicherry. This Scuba diving spot is suitable for all types of divers which makes it very flexible for scuba diving. You can do scuba diving from 9 meters to 23 meters; it is the best place for beginners to do scuba diving. The sea floor of the Coral Shark Reef is sandy in nature which makes it so beautiful.

Best visiting time
Best time to visit coral shark reef is in the month of March and October.

Approximate cost
The package cost for scuba diving is between 3500 – 6000Rs.

6. Grand Island, Goa

Grand Island is one of the favorite destinations for adventure-seeking people. This is the most popular scuba diving site for scuba divers. The sea current in Grand Island is very strong here, because of this it is recommended only for professional and experienced scuba divers. You can notice a lot of shipwrecks in this island which makes it so beautiful. The Uma Gumma Reef is a good place to start scuba diving because it has calm water and also you can see beautiful marine species like needlefish, Lobster and white tip reef shark.

Best visiting time
The best time to visit this place is between November and March.

Approximate cost
The scuba diving package cost is 4000Rs per person.

7. Netrani Island, Karnataka

Netrani Island is also called as Pigeon Island. It is located 10 miles from Murdeshwar temple. This is the most beautiful diving spot in Karnataka. The diving spot is in the shape of heart which makes it even more attractive. This diving spot is widely known as the heart of India’s diving. Some of the marine species that can be seen here are butterfly fish. eels and Shrimps. This place can be easily reached from Mumbai, Goa and Bengaluru.

Best visiting time
Best time to visit is between December and January because the currents will be high for the rest of the months.

Approximate Cost
5500 – 6000Rs per person.

8. The Aravind Wall, Pondicherry

The Aravind Wall is one of the most beautiful scuba destinations in India. It is located at 15 km offshore. In The Aravind Wall, one can see large number of precious sea creatures like lionfish and also different types of sea snakes. If you are lucky you can have the possibility of seeing the honeycomb moray in The Aravind Wall. This place can be easily reached from Pondicherry airport.

Best visiting time
Best time to visit The Aravind wall is between the month of December and March.

Approximate Cost
3500 – 6000Rs per person.

9. Kadmat Islands, Lakshadweep

Kadmat Island is also called as Cardamom Island. This Island belongs to the union territory of Lakshadweep. There are various types of coral species are present here which can be seen during scuba diving. This place is open for foreign tourist and they have permission to visit this place and enjoy the beauty of nature. This is the best place to see the beauty of flora and fauna.

Best visiting time
Best time to visit is between November and March.

Approximate Cost
6000Rs per person.

10. Kovalam, Kerala

Kovalam is located at 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram in kerala. Kovalam beach has turned into a scuba diving destination which attracts large number of tourist. The water in Kovalam beach is calm. So many precious marine species can be seen in this destination. Some of them are silver moony, bluefin trevally, guffer fish and pipefish.

Best visiting time
Best time to visit this place is between December and January.

Approximate Cost
4500Rs per person.