Diving in India

[Scubadad1]

We are thinking of diving either the Anadaman Islands or the Lakshadweep Islands. Does anyone have any views on which is the better diving and any tips. Have the Andamans recovered from the bleaching of corals and where is the best for a chance to see pelagics.

 

[bobbyp10]

As far as i'm aware, the Lakshadweep islands are closed to diving until further notice. Best to contact Lacadives, Lacadives: The Pioneers of Diving in India Since 1995 for more up-to-date info and possible trips. Andamans are much improved on the past few years and well worth diving. Try Dive India DIVEIndia - PADI, SSI & NAUI Scuba Diving Centre in the Andamans, India for good info over there. If you are keen on exploring the mainland offerings, let me know....

 

[Scubadad1]

Many thanks for your post.

Have sent an enquiry to Lacadives and waiting to hear from them. Will post their repy for info.

 

[eternaljonah]

hello , i'm a local diver from Pondicherry just south of Chennai, i would also recommend Diveindia in the andamans but you may break your travel with a a weekend of diving here in pondicherry. we have a beautiful wall of about 3 kms long offering many sites along the way. there are a lot of flights from chennai to the andamans, enjoy.