Diving in India
Scuba diving on reefs and wrecks, from a first try-dive to certification courses.
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Where in India
- the Andamans (Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep)
- Lakshadweep
- Netrani Island, Karnataka
- Goa
- Puducherry
When to go
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Roughly November to May; the monsoon closes most sites.
What it asks of your body
Calm in the water more than fitness, and a medical form to fill in first.
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These are capabilities on the ACE™ scale. The Adventure Matchmaker builds your ACE™ profile in 2 minutes and rates every adventure for you: ready, a stretch, or not yet.
Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- A centre affiliated with an agency like PADI or SSI, with certified instructors
- Small groups underwater, and kit that's serviced
- A medical questionnaire before you dive
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Do a try-dive (Discover Scuba) first, then a beginner course like Open Water. Don't fly for about a day after diving.
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Get in touchGuides for diving
- Choosing an operatorThe questions that separate a safe operator from a cheap one, for any adventure: guides, ratios, safety kit, certifications, turnaround rules and refunds.
- Insurance & emergenciesWhat your insurance has to cover for your adventure, how rescue actually works in the Indian Himalaya, and the rules on satellite devices.
- Permits & documentsThe ID to carry, how forest and area permits work in the Indian Himalaya, inner-line rules near the borders, and trekking in Nepal.
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