8 Top Scuba Diving Destinations in India

🇮🇳 Top Scuba Diving Destinations in India

🌴 1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Havelock Island Swaraj Dweep, Elephant Beach, Lighthouse, Aquarium,

Neil Island Shaheed Dweep,  Bharatpur Reef, Bus Stop Reef

Port Blair , Corbyn’s Cove, North Bay, Crystal-clear water, rich coral reefs, excellent visibility, it is best for beginners to advanced divers.

🌊 2. Lakshadweep

Bangaram, Agatti, Kadmat, Pristine blue lagoons, white sands, untouched marine life, best for peaceful, less crowded diving experience

Note: Prior permits required for tourists

🐢 3. Goa

Grande Island, Suzy’s Wreck, Davy Jones Locker, affordable, easy dive conditions, shipwreck sites, best for budget travelers, first-time divers.

🏝️ 4. Maharashtra

Tarkarli, Malvan, Sindhudurg Fort, friendly shallow dives, coral patches, best for weekend dive trips from Mumbai,Pune.

🐠 5. Karnataka

Netrani Island Murudeshwar known as “The Heart-Shaped Island,” great visibility, big fish sightings, best for Intermediate divers

Marine life: Moray eels, barracuda, rays, butterflyfish

🏖️ 6. Pondicherry Puducherry

Temple Reef, The Hole, 4 Corners, India’s only East-Coast diving destination, best for artificial reefs, underwater sites.

Marine life: Seahorses, lionfish, and occasional whale shark spotting

🌅 7. Tamil Nadu

Rameswaram  Shipwrecks, calm waters, Chennai  Covelong, shallow reefs, interesting underwater rock formations.

⭐ 8. Gujarat

Dwarka dives near ancient underwater sites, Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park, best for eco-divers, marine researchers.

🐡 Popular Marine Life in India

🐟🐬Clownfish, butterflyfish,Stingrays & manta rays, Reef sharks Andaman, Sea turtles, Colorful corals  sea anemones, Dolphins Lakshadweep,Goa

📅 Best Time for Scuba Diving in India

October to May →visibility in most regions

Avoid monsoon months June–September