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The Lakshadweep islands have two world class Scuba diving schools, at Agatti island and at Bangaram island. You are welcome to find out yourself the difference of diving in Lakshadweep from some of the world famous diving spots. |
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The Dive Centre |
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Feeding of fish has never been practiced here, hence all sea creatures still behave in their natural way. Please help us to maintain it. Do not attempt to ride turtles and manta rays. The dive centre caters to beginners and for experienced divers. Two boat dives a day in different locations, of which only a few are mentioned below |
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Shallow Point |
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Ease of Dive: Intermediate
Dive type: Reef dive
Description: Great for beginners and advanced divers as well. Loads of sand and coral heads. Nesting site for Titan Triggerfish during season. Also Angelfish, Leopard Morays, Lionfish and loads of tiny stuff to look out for on the heads |
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Manta Point |
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The reef with impressive coral structures descends slowly to 20m. Manta rays can be seen throughout the year, but more likely during September to December and in April-May. Whale sharks are also sighted here. More common are turtles, nurse sharks and napoleons |
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3 Anchors and a ring |
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Ease of Dive: Intermediate
Dive type: Reef dive
Description: Cleaner station for Manta's during Manta season (September, October, March, April) Great dive regardless of Manta's. Healthy reef, lots of growth on shallower part. Tons of fish, white tips reef sharks usually on sand bank. Turtles, stingrays and much more |
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Bangaram lagoon |
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Ease of Dive: Beginner
Dive type: Lagoon Dive
Description: Shallow sandbank ranging from 5 - 10 meters. Shore entry into the lagoon and a close walk from the dive centre. Ideal for confined water dives and introductory dives, refreshers |
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Coming back to life / ode to pink floyd |
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Ease of Dive: Intermediate
Dive type: Reef dive
Description: Healthy reef with lots of growth and rejuvenation. Nurse sharks, lobsters, sea anemones abound here in plenty. A variety of reef fish to see |
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Grand canyon |
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Ease of Dive: Advanced
Dive type: Deep Dive
Description: Spectacular deep dive to 40 meters... Words fail us! |
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Little canyon |
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Ease of Dive: Intermediate
Dive type: Shallow drift dive
Description: Swim-through of sorts. Overhangs to go under and through. Lots of Sweetlips reside here. Mellow drift throughout. |
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Thinnakkara Hill |
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Ease of Dive: Advanced
Dive type: drift dive
Eagle rays mostly, loads of groupers. Pretty dive around the hill at depths from 13 to Description: Swim at 12 meters to a hill that drops to 25 meters. Plenty of Spotted 25 meters with the current |
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Princess Royal Wreck |
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Ease of Dive: Advanced
Dive type: Wreck Dive
Description: Remains of a 200 year old British Galleon that was discovered by Andreas Heidman, the previous dive instructor at Bangaram. The bell has been salvaged and housed at the museum at Agatti. Three canons remain at 10 meters and some crockery at about 23 meters. |
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| Bangaram diving courses |
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| Rates for short courses ( for beginners) |
USD ($) |
INR (in Rupees) |
| Introduction to Scuba Diving (Equipment familiarization and 20 minute hand held dive in the lagoon) |
$54 |
2500 |
| Resort Course:(min. 1 day) (1 lagoon & 1 boat dive / 1 theory lesson / log book / certificate) |
$163 |
7500 |
| Elementary Course:(min. 2 days) (2 lagoon & 2 boat dives / 4 theory lessons / log book / certificate) |
$304 |
14,000 |
| Snorkeling Course: (finning / mask & snorkel clearing / duck diving) |
$32 |
1500 |
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| Dive packages for certified divers ( payable directly at the resort ) [not inclusive of equipment] |
| One dive |
$65 |
3,000 |
| Six dive package |
$380 |
17,500 |
| Twelve dive package |
$750 |
34,500 |
| Eighteen dive package |
$1087 |
50,000 |
| Additional dive (after above packages) |
$39 |
1800 |
| Night dive in lagoon (inclusive of torch) |
$65 |
3,000 |
| Night boat dive (inclusive of torch) |
$76 |
3,500 |
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| Equipment hire charges at bangaram (Per dive) |
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| Regulator |
$3 |
150 |
| BC jacket |
$3 |
150 |
| Fins |
$2 |
75 |
| Mask |
$2 |
75 |
| Alladin pro dive computers |
$6 |
250 |
| Accompany dive boat to reef for snorkeling |
$22 |
1000 |
| Rental charges for 24 hrs hire of
mask / fin / snorkel |
$11 |
500 |
| Rental charges for 6 Days hire of
mask / fin / snorkel |
$54 |
2500 |
| All above rates are valid from November 2009 to March 2010 |
| Note: 12.5% tax will add on all above rates |
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Cmas courses offered at bangaram the following cmas courses are offered at bangaram |
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CMAS 1* COURSE : |
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For a minimum of 4 days. Inclusive of introduction to snorkeling, 4 lagoon dives, minimum 4 open water dives, theory sessions and a practical as well as written test at the end to certify. Any extra dives after these are chargeable. |
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RS - 24,000/- $ 522 |
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CMAS 2 * COURSE : |
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For a minimum of 8 days Inclusive of at least 12 open Water dives, theory sessions and a practical as well as written test at the end to certify. Any extra dives after these are chargeable. |
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RS - 35,000 /- $ 761 |
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CMAS 3 * COURSE : |
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For a minimum of 12-15 days. Inclusive of at least 20 Open Water dives, theory sessions and a practical as well as written test at the end to certify. Any extra dives after these are chargeable. |
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RS - 50,000 /- $ 1087 |
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CMAS LICENSE CARD FEE - Rs - 2,250/- $ 49 |
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Click here for other Water sports activities at Bangaram island |
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