Scuba
Diving offers a unique mix of adventure and mystery. Discovery of a colorful
underwater in Andaman / Nicobar Island is the most rewarding experience for
you. The magical and mysterious underwater world coral reefs, shells and a
fantastic variety of marine life are flourishing in the blue green,
turquoise and aquamarine waters. Andaman Beach resort at Corbyn's Cove
offers some excellent arrangements for avid scuba divers among you.
Tips
About Scuba Diving
Divers should never ignore certain safety options in mind while diving. You
should always dive with a partner, not alone ever. It will ensure you
immediate help whenever you face danger. Display a "Diver Below"
flags always to advise boat drivers and jet skis of your presence deep in
the waters. You should dive always in proper health. Get indulged in this
sport only when you are totally fit.
Even before you plan your diving trip, you should always think about all
the safety precautions too. Coral areas and lagoons of Andaman / Nicobar and
Lakshadweep Islands are recognized as protected regions. Never try to damage
plants, disturb the wildlife and leave any garbage behind.
Instructors and experts of Scuba Diving are present at dive sites. They
reserve the right to refrain any participant from undertaking the adventure.
A doctor's certificate would be required if participants have a heart
disease, respiratory or sinus related problems. Specified minimum age for
diving in India is 12 years. It would only be at your instructor's
discretion.
Permits
Majority of islands in Andaman and Lakshadweep are inaccessible. Foreign
tourists require special permits to enter these islands. You are advised to
carry a few extra passport photographs and copies of your passport. These
would be needed to submit to the tourist authorities on arrival, for your
permit to visit the islands.
Scuba Diving Gears
Masks, Fins, Snorkels and Fins are the basic diving gears. Single, two,
three and four window masks are the best option for enhanced visibility
especially under deep water and around corals and comfort. Slip on Fins
allow more water to flow over the blade for increased thrust ideal for warm
water diving. So these are the ideal for warm water diving. You should go
for strap fins for a better performance, as they allow a smoother and more
powerful kick with less effort.
Scuba Diving Regions in India
This adventure sport is usually done in the regions, which are least known
or explored. Professional divers say that the more secluded a diving
destination is, the more adventurous it becomes. Scuba diving and snorkeling
adventure in India involves two tropical island destinations of the country
- Andaman / Nicobar and Lakshwadeep. These have caught the attention of
divers from throughout the world for their rich bio-diversity and
remoteness.
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Andaman / Nicobar
Islands
Coastal water surrounding of Andaman / Nicobar Islands homes one of the
richest coral reef ecosystems in the world. Something special about coral
reefs and underwater formations of these islands is that they are
untarnished by human activities. December to April are the most suitable
months for scuba diving.
» Lakshadweep
Islands
Also known as Lacadives among locals, the waters of Lakshadweep Islands are
totally untouched and pure. Some of the islands are even totally unexplored.
Embraced by a lagoon, Kadmat Island, is one destination of Lakshadweep that
stretches across its western shores and sweeps over the northern tip to the
east. The natural formation - Kadmat Island- offers 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.
