Scuba Diving – Andaman Nicobar islands is ultimate dive destination in India
If you love the sight of wispy coconut palms swaying in the breeze…
the feel of soft white sand under your bare feet…
the flash of birds vivid against the blue sky…
the play of green shadows in the forest…
the infinite variety of underwater marine life…
You will enjoy visiting the Andaman and Nicobar Islands also known as the Emerald Islands. An archipelago of 572 islands adrift in the Bay of Bengal, the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands stretches over an area of more than 700 sq. km.
Since pre-historic times aboriginal tribes have lived on these islands. The Andaman group is inhabited by tribes of Negrito origin, while the Nicobar Islands are inhabited by the Mongoloid stock. The first settlement of the British took place in 1789 and later in 1858, it became a penal settlement.
Today, the people if all faiths live here -Hindus, Muslim, Christian, Sikhs and of course the tribes. This amazing linguistic and racial mix has resulted in a culture that is innately hospitable and uniquely distinctive.
For the nature lover the island offers rich and varied delights. The sea around offers ample scope for water sports while the islands themselves consist of their territory lush green forest cover extending over 86% of the territory. The rarest of rare flora and fauna have flourished undisturbed on these islands, more so because 36 out of these are inhabited.
Adventure sports like trekking, island camping, snorkeling and scuba diving are the not to be missed attraction. And for tourists who want to get away from the madding crowd, a visit to these islands remains etched in the memory forever.
SCUBA DIVING – ANDAMAN NICOBAR SITES
1) AROUND PORT BLAIR
The waters around Andaman have spectacular bio-diversity and dive condition that are ideal for an experienced diver.
Cinque Island
One of the best dive destinations in the island, it has clear emerald water with a visibility of up to 80 feet. The deep dive offers a terrific variety of marine life including black coral, sightings of sharks and is ideal for the experienced diver. One of the best Scuba Diving – Andaman Nicobar Island Sites.
Rutland Island
The shallow waters here have a good representation of most smaller fish and coral, and a good place for training open water divers. One of the best Scuba Diving – Andaman Nicobar Island Sites.
Snake Island
Awesome rock faces and a spectacular dive landscape. Marine life includes Trigger fish, Grunts, Goatfish and Rays. One of the best Scuba Diving – Andaman Nicobar Island Sites.
2) HAVELOCK ISLAND
This island is located approximately 4 hours from the Port Blair airport by inter-island ferry. The dive center located on the island offers a wide range of largely unexplored dive sites rich in underwater marine life. One of the best Scuba Diving – Andaman Nicobar Island Sites.
A fabulous & a splendid world of marine life exists in the waters of Andaman. To explore them all, scuba diving is the best option. For scuba diving, you can contact :
Andaman & Nicobar Scuba Diving School, Wandoor.
Private drivers are also available at Samudra and Andaman Scuba Club, No. 7, Havelock Island, Andaman Drivers, Peerless Resort, The Samudra Drivers, Sinclair’s Bay View Hotel.
OTHER INTERESTING SPORTS
Island Camping
For those who want to enjoy a quiet holiday in close proximate to nature, the Island Camps are just the perfect choice. Tents can be hired at Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island.
Other islands also provide camping facilities at nominal rates between October and May, depending on the weather conditions.
Snorkeling
Have a memorable glance at colourful water world that is simply beyond imagination with snorkeling.
Snorkeling can be done near the Andaman & Nicobar Water Sports Complex, Corbin’s Cove Tourism Complex, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Havelock and other islands. Snorkels are also available on hire.
Trekking
Certain trekking routes have been identified for nature lovers. The prominent one running between Mt. Harriet to Madhuban. Andaman Teal House provides trekking equipment and tents.
