Weather :

Tags : Diving & Snorkelling

Time Required : 2-4 days

Entry Fee : Approximately INR 5000 per dive

Planning a Trip? Ask Your Question

Scuba Diving in Pondicherry, Pondicherry Overview

Packed with enchanting marine life, Pondicherry offers an amazing adventure of scuba diving off the country's East Coast. A dive into the sea will let you explore the rich life comprising of beautiful natural coral reefs and other exotic creatures such as manta rays, kingfish, sea snakes, lionfish, butterflies, crustaceans, moray eels and many more. Apart from that, if it is your lucky day you might even spot whale sharks, even sharks, dolphins and turtles. You also have an option of enjoying the dive at an artificial reef and experience the thrill of the activity making Pondicherry an irresistible diving destination.

Read More on Scuba Diving in Pondicherry

General tips

Make sure to gather essential instructions from expert divers from the dive center.

Safety Tips

Going through a reputed diving school helps because of the proper equipment that they use and their experience.

Medical fitness

The diving schools prefer if you're medically fit for a dive due to problems that could arise because of artificial oxygenation underwater.

Best Time To Visit Scuba Diving in Pondicherry

February - April and September - November

How to reach Scuba Diving in Pondicherry

  • Air: Pondicherry: Pondicherry has its own airport with ever increasing air travel demand. The airport is located at Lawspet with a new terminal inaugurated recently where flights from Bangalore and other major cities are scheduled. However, if you are planning a dive into the sea, spicejet is the only airlines with flights operating to Pondicherry via Bangalore.

  • Rail: With a railways station of its own, Pondicherry is well connected to five-way junction at Viluppuram and Chennai by a broad gauge railway line. There are express trains that connect the Union Territory with other neighbouirng cities and states.

  • Road: Pondicherry is well connected to national highways and state highways with a good network of roads and infrastructure facilities. With a total road length of 2552 km, one can easily reach the place by road from either Chennai situated 150 km away or from Bangalore situated 309 km away. Regular bus services plies both state and private to and from Bangalore.

More about Scuba Diving in Pondicherry

Cost of Activity: Starts at Rs. 5000 per dive

Currents: Range from calm waters to strong, depending upon the tides and the dive site

Depth of Dive: Up to 30 m

Difficulty Level: Easy-Moderate

Nearest Airport: Pondicherry

Nearest Railhead: Pondicherry

Nearest road city: Pondicherry

Region: Bay of Bengal

Time required for Dive: 2 days to 4 days

Visibility in the waters: 20 m to 30 m depending upon weather condition

Pondicherry Travel Packages

Compare quotes from upto 3 travel agents for free

Scuba Diving in Pondicherry Reviews

Your rating

Have a Question on Scuba Diving in Pondicherry?

Ask a question from the travellers who have
experience.

Popular Questions And Answers on Scuba Diving in Pondicherry

Q. hi where is scuba diving in pondicherry? office or contact no.

Jonah Skoles

5 years ago
For dive course?s you can contact eternal divers in Auroville, check out the website eternaldivers.com or send them a mail at [email protected]
Add Your Answer