 The vast expanses of the shallow lagoons provide an ideal setting for water sports enthusiasts. Water sports facilities like
kayaking, sailing, paddle boats, inflatable
motor boats, glass bottom boats, water skiing, canoeing, yachting, snorkeling, wind
surfing and scuba diving are available in the islands of Kavaratti,
Kalpeni, Kadamat and Minicoy. There is a diving school in Bangaram
island with facilities for scuba diving. Deep-sea fishing buffs can pursue big game fishing. Barracuda, Sail Fish, Yellow Fin Tuna, Triveli and sharks are abundant in the seas around
Lakshadweep. Local boats with experienced crew can be hired.
Dolphin Dive Center, Kavaratti
The dive center is ideal for Scuba dive beginners and is
conveniently located on the northern tip of the island very close to the
entrance. Access to the various dive spots such as Harbour Mouth nearby, Zing
Zang Par at the southern tip, Governors reef famous for its brightly coloured
corals, Turtle Nest popular for the sightings of turtle, Wind Mill Point for
Grey reef sharks &rays, Wall of Wonder at north west side for its caves is
easy from the dive center. There are PADI certified instructors in the center to
impart training in scuba diving.
Course
Contact :
Dolphin Dive centre, Kavaratti
Phone: +91- 4896- 263649 / 262105
Laccadives Dive Center, Kadmat
Kadmat is home to the first Laccadives Dive Centre and School
which offers beginner to advanced courses throughout the season i.e from 1st
October to 1st May. The centre caters to certified divers as well. This is the
only Dive school in India offering CMAS certification courses from Beginner (1
Star) to Instructor levels. The area abounds with fish such as Tuna, rays,
sharks, Lion fish, Lobsters, sweet lips, groupers, eels, turtles and is a
memorable destination for scuba divers. Dive spots at Kadmat include the
Wall (8-30 m), Breath of life (5-25 m), Turtle city (8-25m), home to large
green sea turtles as the name suggests; Double reef (10-28 m) and Shark
Alley (38 m) best spots to see sharks and rays; Jack point (5-20 m) best
for beginners; the Cave on a western reef is home to plenty of shrimps
etc.
All diving equipment will be provided at the centre. Swimming skills and a
doctor's certificate declaring the candidate fit for diving are mandatory. The
minimum age to undergo the diving course is 14 years. All bookings are to be
done one month in advance by sending half the fee to
Contact Address:
LACCADIVES
E-20, Everest Building, Tardeo, Mumbai- 400 034.
Phone: 91-22-5667381, 5667382
Fax: 91-22-5666924
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Minicoy Dive center
Dive sites include Ragganmathi, Mulimatti, Rabberufarai,
Bose Point, Murambu, Boduhavaligang etc and there an abundance of Sharks,
bull rays, turtles, school of jacks, red snappers, black snappers,
napoleon wrasse, barracuda, sweet lips, hump back parrot fish etc. can be
found here. There are three large ship wrecks near the island which turn
out to be underwater museums for the divers.
Diving at Bangaram
There is a diving school in Bangaram. Dive sites
include a sloping reef Manta Point, the Grand Canyon (10-40 m) around the
isle itself, Tinnakara hill (10-25m), the shallow Three anchors and a ring
where one can spot the same; Little Canyon (6-15 m) with tunnels and
plenty of fish, best for taking photographs; Princess Royale (10-23 m)
where remains of a British Galleon was sighted and now protected by the
Archaeological Survey of India after an expedition with Lacadives and the
Indian Navy. Perumal Par, a submerged bank and a world class dive site
almost 40 miles away which is exclusively dived upon by Lacadives. The
center is closed during the monsoons from mid May to September.
Contact Address :
LACADIVES
14C Bungalow, Boran Road,
Opp. Elco Market, Off Hill Road,
Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Phone : +91 22- 651 77 381/82/84
+91
770940 0465
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