Diving and Snorkeling in India

Dive into the depths of the sea for a splendid underwater experience. And view the colourful and amazing underwater world with beautifully formed corals and shells.

The three main diving centers in India are : Andaman and Nicobar group of islands in the Bay of Bengal, Lakshadweep group of islands in the Arabian sea and Goa on the mainland. Every destination has a unique character of its own and all have different marine life. The best time to go to all the diving in India is from November and May

Snorkeling is a unique water sport and snorkeling in the shallow water can be a good family activity. The Andaman and Nicobar islands have a number of snorkeling sites like the : Jolly Buoy, Redskin and Cinque Islands.

Diving and Snorkeling Tips
One should always dive with a partner so that if there is any kind of danger you have somebody for help. Display a "Diver Below" flag to advise boat drivers and jet skis of your presence. One should be in proper health to indulge in this sport. Minimum age for diving in India is 12 years and will be only at instructor's discretion. All the gears for diving and Snorkeling are mostly available on site.

Tips on Water Sports

One must be a good swimmer to try on the water sports as it can get dangerous at any point of time. Secondly the weather conditions should be good for the sport. The beaches of the Indian western coast can be quite unpredictable, so be careful.

Diving and Snorkeling Destinations in India

Diving sites in Goa
Angria Bank in Goa
Bangaram in Lakshwadweep
The Scuba Diving Tour in Lakshadweep
Diving in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Snorkeling in Andaman Islands
Diving in Havelock Islands in Port Blair
Diving in Rutland island in Port Blair

Water Skiing Destinations in India
Asan Barrage Water Sports Resort in Uttaranchal
Goa has a lot of beaches which provide this sport : Calangute Beach, Dona Paula Beach, 
Cavelossim Beach, Condolim Beach, Bogmalo Beach, Sinquerim Beach.

Canoeing & Kayaking Destinations in India
Dal Lake in Srinagar
Lake Paradise in Nanital
A few places in Mumbai

Sailing, Yachting & Surfing Destinations in India
Lakshadweep Islands
Kovalam Beach in Kerala
Goa is quite famous foe sailing, yachting and surfing
Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Goa
Malvan shoal

Lakshwadweep
Bangaram