10 Best Scuba Diving Spots in India You Must Explore

By Priyanka Roshan | August 8, 2025

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1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

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2. Netrani Island, Karnataka

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3. Lakshadweep Islands

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4. Goa

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5. Pondicherry

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6. Malvan, Maharashtra

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7. Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu

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8. Gokarna, Karnataka

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9. Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

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10. Kovalam, Kerala

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