Scuba & Snorkelling
Adventure
Havelock, Netrani and Grande Island — the three places in India with visibility worth the flight.
9 places
Agatti Island
Agatti Lagoon
A shallow turquoise lagoon for snorkelling and kayaking.
Tarkarli (Malvan)
Sindhudurg Fort
A colossal 17th-century island maritime fortress featuring massive stone walls built directly on a sea reef outcrop, accessible via ferry.
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Elephant Beach
A reef-fringed beach popular for snorkelling, scuba diving and water sports.
Elephant Beach (Havelock)
Elephant Beach Reef
A shallow reef a few metres out from the sand, which is why every boat from Havelock comes here. Gear is hired on the beach. Take the first boat, before the water is stirred up.
Lakshadweep
Agatti Island
The gateway to Lakshadweep with its own airport, Agatti is ringed by a vivid turquoise lagoon and coral reefs, with snorkelling, diving and lagoon kayaking run from the island. The best months to visit are roughly November to February, when seas are calm and skies are clear; the monsoon (June to September) brings rough water and many beach shacks shut. Plan water sports and swimming for the dry winter window.
Maharashtra
Devbagh & Tarkarli Sangam
Near Malvan, the Devbagh sandbar where the Karli River meets the sea has scuba diving, dolphin trips and the clearest water on the Konkan. The best months to visit are roughly November to February, when seas are calm and skies are clear; the monsoon (June to September) brings rough water and many beach shacks shut. Plan water sports and swimming for the dry winter window.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Elephant Beach (Havelock)
Reached by boat or a jungle trail on Swaraj Dweep, Elephant Beach is the Andamans' top spot for snorkelling, scuba diving and shallow-water coral. The best months to visit are roughly November to February, when seas are calm and skies are clear; the monsoon (June to September) brings rough water and many beach shacks shut. Plan water sports and swimming for the dry winter window.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)
Havelock Island, officially Swaraj Dweep, is the most popular island in the Andamans and a tropical dream for young travellers — home to the famous Radhanagar Beach, scuba diving and powdery white sand. It blends beach-bliss with adventure in a way that has made it a bucket-list staple. With turquoise water, coral reefs, mangrove kayaking and laid-back beach shacks, Havelock is the Andamans' adventure-and-relaxation hub. Diving and snorkelling at Elephant Beach, sunsets at Radhanagar and easy island life draw honeymooners, divers and backpackers alike.
Maharashtra
Tarkarli (Malvan)
Situated in the Malvan region of Sindhudurg district near the Goa border, Tarkarli lies roughly 500 km south of Mumbai. The beach sits right where the Karli River backwaters meet the open Arabian Sea, surrounded by dense betel nut and coconut palm plantations. Tarkarli is renowned for having the clearest, most transparent coastal waters in Maharashtra, offering underwater visibility up to 20 feet on calm days. It serves as the state's premier scuba diving and snorkeling hub, complete with vibrant coral reefs, marine life, and luxury MTDC backwater houseboats.
