Scuba Diving
Looking out the best places for Scuba Diving in India?
Incredible India has a lot to offer for every beginner to expert level scuba diver. It has ample beautiful destinations which are perfect for scuba diving. These destinations along-with its city tours offer visitors a blended way to explore the historic sites and its astounding marine life experience spending some unforgettable moments in the turquoise heavens.
Do check-out the following list of the prominent scuba diving destinations in India:
Andaman Islands
Andaman Islands are home of hues and pristine corals, immaculate reefs and amazing range of fish and aquatic lives. The turquoise waters around the Andaman are untouched and tranquil. Some of the ideal sites for scuba diving are #The Lighthouse, The Wall, and the #Elephant Beach.
There are couple of schools like #Bare Foot and #Dive India who are conducting training and offering PADI certification in Andaman.
Capital City: Port Blair
Total Area: 8,250 km2 (3,190 sq mi)
Population: 380,520
Puducherry or Pondicherry
The crystal-clear waters of Puducherry offers a great array of lionfish, corals, kingfish, etc. An adventurer can also come across whale sharks along with dolphins and turtles.
Capital City: Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Total Area: 483 km2 (186 sq mi)
Population: 1,244,464
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is one of the ideal destinations for scuba diving, its mesmerizing views and rich coral reefs make it a must-experience attractions in this beautiful island. The crystal-clear waters and marine life make it a popular scuba diving destination. The dive sites at Lakshadweep consists of sloping reefs, caves, coral gardens, overhangs, shipwrecks and some drift diving. #Bangaram and #Kavaratti tend to see more visitors while #Kadmat and #Minicoy are quiet and remote. Both Bangaram and Minicoy offer wreck dives while there are caves to explore off Kavaratti.
Capital City: Kavaratti
Total Area: 32.6 km2 (12.6 sq mi)
Population: 78,568
Netrani Island, Murudeshwar
This tiny island is also known as #Pigeon Island. Positioned in the Arabian Sea, #Netrani Island is off the coastline of #Karnataka. The island renders fine diving opportunities suiting every diver. The great variety of marine life in Netrani encompasses #Stonefish, #Napolean Wrasse, #Great Barracuda, #Turtles, #Cobia, #Stingrays, etc.
City: Murudeshwar
Total Area: NA
Population: NA
Goa
The fascinating beaches of Goa are not just for party-goers. The freaks of water sports do frequent this place in large numbers. The marine life of Goa is rich in diversity. For the divers, Goa holds #rocky patches, #corals, and #shipwrecks that give the beaches a different look. A few of the institutions in Goa providing #PADI certified diving are #Dive Goa, #Goa Aquatics, and #Barracuda Diving.
Capital City: Panaji
Total Area: 3,702 km2
Population: 1,458,545
Best time for Scuba Diving in India
Diving lovers can go for scuba diving all year around depending upon the region. In India, the coastal areas may have disparate weather conditions and therefore one surely needs to keep this in mind while going for scuba-dive.
Some essential tips to consider while Scuba Diving…
- Physical Fitness
- Follow all the instructions given by the instructor. Ensure to have a proper training in scuba diving.
- Maintain a distance from marine lives, especially those with vicious stings. Do not touch the aquatic animals without guide’s permission.
- Don’t try to grab/ride the sea animals or obstruct their path.
- No touching of rocks down there unless guide permits. You might get hurt by the rock-fish.
- Taking off a coral is a legal offence, one should avoid it if you don’t like to be behind the bars.
Recommendation for Scuba Diving
For Exposure Protection:
- Under suit/Clothing
- Gloves
- Hood
- Jacket
- Boots
- Wet/Dry Suit
- Ankle Weights
Major Equipments:
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Compressed Gas Cylinder and Valve
- Dive Computer
- Buoyancy Control Device / Wing
- Regulator and alternate air source
- Weight system and Weights
- Primary Regulator
- Backup Regulator
- Depth Gauge
- Timing Device
- Compass
- Knife / Diver’s tool
- Surface signaling device (audible and visible)
What are the medical conditions that impede diving?
Any medical condition that affects your respiratory or cardiovascular systems and which may make you suddenly and unexpectedly unable to respond quickly or at all, could potential indicate that you cannot dive. A few of them like are asthma, epilepsy, diabetes and heart disease. If you have any of these or other similar illnesses then it’s better to consult a doctor before diving. Scuba diving is not recommended for people with the following conditions:
- Individual(s) having problems in breathing.
- Individual(s) with ear problems or people who have had ear surgery in the last 12 months.
- People with a cold, flu or congestion. It is not recommended that people with cough/cold take decongestion medication in order to dive, as this can wear off underwater and cause problems while ascending to the surface.
The other conditions where an individual may be required/asked to see a doctor include (but are not limited to):
- A history of heart or lung disease.
- An unexplained loss of consciousness or “blackout”.
- A recent history of nausea or vomiting.
- The use of prescription or non-prescription medications.
- Shortness of breath.
- Repeated trouble clearing air spaces (equalization).
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This is very nice n informative blog, I'm getting for my scuba diving experience in Andaman island. I'll surely contact you for any information required.