Where you want to go depends on the activities that you like to do there. Many people visit only for adventure activities and choose the place according to their favorite activity. One such activity is scuba diving which is a special way of diving underwater. Scuba diving proves to be a great adventure for people interested in understanding and watching marine life. It is a different experience to see the beautiful creatures living in the sea. There are many places in India where you can go scuba diving and we are going to tell you about them. So let's know...
Andaman
The best diving sites in India are located around Andaman. The most famous diving site among experienced divers is Dixon Pinnacle near Havoc Island. The highest pinnacle of diving here is 18 meters and diving can be done up to about 36 meters. The nearest airport is Port Blair and the best time to visit here is from December to April.
Tarkarli, Maharashtra
Tarkali, located near the Sindhudurg Fort in Maharashtra, is the perfect destination for scuba diving. By looking at the clear water of Tarkarli, you can guess that different types of sea creatures can be easily seen here. For scuba diving, people are transported by speed boat from Dandi Beach to the diving spot. If you are doing scuba diving for the first time, then you will also have a trainer who will guide you from time to time.
Netrani Island, Karnataka
Netrani Island is also known as Pigeon Island. This island located in the Arabian Sea is a very good place for scuba diving. Although this place is not very good for sightseeing, if you are interested in water sports then you can enjoy scuba diving here. Visibility in the water of this island is only from 10 to 26 meters, after which you stop seeing the water. The best time to visit here is between December and January.
Kovalam, Kerala
Kerala is one of the most beautiful states in India. You can enjoy boat house to scuba diving here. This shallow beach connected by three beaches is famous for its unique beauty. At the same time, this place is also considered best for scuba diving. Here a very exciting way is adopted to reach the beach. Yes, underwater scooters are used to reach the scuba point, which leads to Kovalam beach. Not only this, it is the most unique spot for scuba diving. You can plan a trip here anytime from March to September.
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is another island in India that is famous for scuba diving. Many tourists from abroad also come here every year for scuba diving. Lakshadweep is famous all over the world for its serene environment. Here with the help of scuba diving, you can see the natural beauty of the underwater world. The island is considered at par with popular beach countries like Maldives and Mauritius. Please tell me that the nearest airport to reach this place is located in Agati and the best time to visit here is between October to April. The best time to visit Bangaram Island is between October and March due to the calm sea.
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam is popularly known as Vizag and it gives you some beautiful corals and unique varieties of fish. Scuba diving in Visakhapatnam lets you discover the thriving ecosystem in the sea. Here you can go scuba diving in diving depths ranging from 15 meters to 25 meters.
