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Dolphin Dive Center, Kavaratti. | The Kadmat Scuba Diving Centre | |||
Kavaratti
is the headquarter island situated
around 404 km off the coast of
Cochin. The beautiful calm lagoon
in the island is ideal for scuba
dive beginners. Open water outside
the reef is equally beautiful.
The dive center is conveniently
located on the northern tip of
the island very close to the entrance.
Therefore access to dive spots
are easy and quick from the dive
center. The island has a 10 bedded
resort catering to divers. It is well known for turtles, soft corals sharks, rays and all kinds of tropical fishes. Dive Spots like Harbour Mouth very close to entrance is abundant with Giant Sea Fans, Giant Triveli , Gorgonians. Like wise Zing Zing Par at the southern tip is famous for big sharks, spotted eagle rays schooling barracuda. A dive at Governors Reef is a lesson in different types of soft corals of attractive colours especially of bright red. One can enjoy amazing cave dives at Wall of Wonder at north west side of the island. A dive at Turtle Nest is worth all different types of turtles there. One can have eye ball contact with grey reef sharks, spotted rays, bat fish and lot of groupers at Wind Mill Point. PADI certified instructors impart training to beginners as well as experienced. |
Kadmat -
one of the most beautiful diving
locations in India. An idyllic
little island which forms part
of the Lakshadweep archipelago,
situated 407km. off the coast
of Kerala in the Arabian Sea.
Kadmat is just 8km long and only
550m wide at its broadest point.
The crystal clear water and the
abundant marine life enhance the
beauty of Kadmat. Against the
vast expanse of the blue sea,
the island looks like emerald.
The huge shallow calm lagoon on
one side with wall like reef made
of marine live coral boulders
block the incoming swells of the
outer sea. Clear water with 20-50
meter visibility and a variety
of fishes like Lion fish, Lobsters,
Tuna, rays, sharks, shoaling jacks,
fusiliers, sweet lips, groupers,
rays, eels, turtles makes it a
memorable destination for scuba
divers. Pristine beaches, lovely
lagoons and the wealth of marine
habitat make Kadmat a dream diving
locale. The Scuba Diving Centre
in the island has become an attraction
for water - sport enthusiasts.
Kadmat is home to the first Laccadives
Dive Centre and School. The Laccadives
Kadmat Dive School offers beginner
to advanced courses throughout
the season (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. |
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Minicoy Dive Center | ||||
Minicoy is the southern most island in the Lakshadweep group of islands. Situated 398 kms from Cochin , it is the second largest island in size. A crescent shaped island, has a huge lagoon on the western side. It has a tiny islet called Viringili on the southern tip of the island. The island is set apart from other islands as culture, language and tradition are different from other islands. The island has a systematically arranged village system known as 'Avah'. Each Avah is a cluster of houses which is headed by an elected elderly man called Bodukaka. Traditionally all powers to manage village affairs are vested in him. Each village has a village house beautifully decorated and maintained. Mahl is the spoken language. MINICOY is an important centre for tuna fishing. The Light House of the island is one of the oldest and was constructed in 1885. It has a 20 bedded resort for accommodating divers and other tourists. Independent tourist cottages are also available in the island. |