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One
of the greatest adventures in life can
be to explore the totally unknown and
unexplored world under sea. Experience
the thrill and beauty of India 's stunning
underwater natural world. Scuba Dive
or snorkel Bay of Bengal at Andman and
Nicobar islands or Arabian Sea at Lakshadweep
group of islands. The joy of floating
inside the sea like a fish where every
creature is your friend and every new
sight is a discovery can be immense.
In addition, the sheer thrill of watching
the rich flora and fauna of the sea
in their natural habitat is unparalleled.
The crystal clear waters Indian coasts
and shores promise charming scuba diving
and snorkeling destinations that will
leave you completely mesmerized.
The rich sea life in India offers an
array of opportunities for scuba diving
and snorkeling. Apart from the already
well-known scuba destinations, there
are abundant sites, which are waiting
to be explored. India offers holidays
at exceptional locations that are gorgeously
un-spoilt retaining their primitive
charm. Untouched by pollution, the blue,
green and turquoise waters of its seas
and oceans present the striking view
of the Coral Sea beds. |
| Cautions
& Essentials for –Scuba Diving |
While
diving there divers should always keep
certain safety options in mind. Always
dive with a partner, never dive alone,
this ensures you that the help is nearby
whenever you face danger. Always display
a "Diver Below" flags to advise
boat drivers and jet skis of your presence.
Diving should be done in proper health,
so get indulges in this sport only when
you are totally fit.
Before planning your diving trip think
about all the safety precautions too.
The coral areas and lagoons of Andaman
/ Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands are
protected regions. Try not to damage
plants, disturb the wildlife and do
not leave any garbage behind. |
Instructors and experts are present
at the dive sites and reserve the right
to refrain any participant from undertaking
the adventure. A doctor's certificate
is required if participants have a heart
disease, respiratory or sinus related
problems. Minimum age for diving in
India is 12 years and will be only at
instructor's discretion.
The basic diving gears are Fins, Masks,
Snorkels and Fins. For enhanced visibility
especially under deep water and around
corals and comfort, single, two, three
and four window masks are the best option.
Slip on Fins is ideal for warm water
diving, as these fins allow more water
to flow over the blade for increased
thrust. For a better performance go
for strap fins, as they allow a smoother
and more powerful kick with less effort.
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| Scuba
Diving Regions In India |
Diving is sport that's usually done
in the regions, which are least explored
and least known. The more secluded a
diving destination is, the more adventurous
it becomes, as said by the professional
divers. The scuba diving and snorkeling
adventure in India involves two Tropical
Island destinations of the country -
Andaman / Nicobar and Lakshwadeep, which
have caught the attention of divers
from around the world for their remoteness
and rich bio-diversity.
Andaman / Nicobar Islands - The coastal
water surrounding of Andaman / Nicobar
Islands is a home to one of the richest
coral reef Eco-system in the world.
The specialty about the coral reefs
and underwater formations of these islands
is that they are untarnished by human
activities. The best season for scuba
diving is from December to April. |
Lakshadweep
Islands - Popularly known as Lacadives,
the waters of Lakshadweep Islands are
completely untouched and pure, some
even totally unexplored. Kadmat Island
is one destination of Lakshadweep that
is embraced by a lagoon that stretches
across its western shores and sweeps
over the northern tip to the east. This
natural formation offers you the opportunity
to dive in blood warm waters. Waters
that have never been dived before invite
you to explore an underwater world teeming
with marine life and virgin coral reefs.
Goa - Third major scuba diving destination
is Goa, sport lovers would be amazed
to see a similar kind of marine life
that is also found in the islands of
Maldives. Another adventure grabbing
attention of this destination is the
presence of wrecks of Spanish and Portuguese
galleons and World War II ships. Grande
Island near Goa is a major diving site
and for some interesting shallow diving
you can check out Malvan Shoal. |
Devbagh,
Karwar Beach - A noteworthy beach resort
diving site is Devbagh near Karwar Beach
in Karnataka, which is having eight
dive sites on its islands like Kumaragarh,
Anjudeep and Sannyasi that surround
Devbagh. Also available over here are
advanced scuba diving courses that are
run by trainers affiliated to PADI,
the Professional Association of Diving
Instructors, USA .
With the huge coastline and the fact
that India is dotted with several spots
for water sports you enjoy your holidays
in any season indulging in snorkeling
and scuba diving. By following the proper
safety instructions you may take up
the water sports for the adventure experience
of a lifetime! |
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