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Is it Mandatory to Know Swimming for Snorkeling or Scuba Diving

All of us want some adventure in our life. Life should be adventurous and enjoyable. We all know, there are many adventurous and exciting activities. There are lots of activities on land, in the air and in water. As we talk about water activities, we must talk about snorkeling and scuba diving in India . One of the most common questions that come into the mind of a person wanting to try scuba diving or snorkeling is: “I don’t know how to swim – can I try scuba diving?” The answer is yes. To get certified as a diver, you need to know basic swimming (ability to float or tread water for 10 min, swim 200m unaided/300m with mask-fins snorkel). However, to do introductory scuba diving in India , through a PADI Discover Scuba Diving program, swimming is not required. This program is designed to give people a taste of scuba. There is a dive professional in the water with you at all times, who is responsible for your safety during the program. The instructor does ha

Diving Into the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

AN OVERVIEW OF ANDAMANS Andaman Island is one among the most beautiful destinations in India. Did you even know that this island is still a Union territory and not a state? Well, there are only a handful of Union territories in India. The island is situated at a distance of around 1400 - 1500 kilometers from Chennai and Kolkata. Also, the Andaman Islands archipelago consists of a total of 572 islands, of which only 72 are inhabited by people rest all comes under Indian Navy or the Andaman Forest Department. WHY SCUBA DIVING IN ANDAMANS The island beauty is intriguing and is rightly so. With so many unique things in the Andaman Islands it sometimes gets difficult to explain all the areas. Today, we will stick with only Scuba Diving. The marine life in the Andaman’s excites travelers from all across the globe. People from United States, UK, Europe and Israel visit this destination on a regular basis. This activity in Andaman is one of a kind experience and should be done on

Let’s Scuba dive-A peek into the destinations for scuba diving in India

Did you ever explore the beautiful underwater world? If not, it’s time you consider scuba diving. Did you know that a number of destinations are available for Scuba diving in India ? Scuba diving will take you close to the wonders of the marine universe and allow you to enjoy the breathtaking view of the colorful and diverse inhabitants living there. Scuba diving is an exciting sport and one must definitely experience it at least once in their lifetime. Let’s take a look at some of the best destinations for Scuba diving in India. 1. Goa: If you’ve just discovered the joy of scuba diving, Goa is the ideal scuba diving location for you. Goa has amazing blue waters; however, the visibility of the Goa waters isn’t the best. Though there are better scuba diving destinations in India, Goa is appropriate for beginners who are exploring the marine world for the first time. The most popular islands in Goa for Scuba diving are Sao Jorge Island and Grande Island. The sandy bays, th