Best dive sites in India
Asia · South Asia · 1 dive sites reviewed · best Nov–May
India's best-known diving is in the Andaman Islands, an isolated archipelago in the Bay of Bengal where healthy reefs and clear water have been largely spared mass tourism. Havelock Island is the main hub, offering reef and wall dives with turtles and rays. The dive infrastructure is growing but remains relatively limited compared to Southeast Asia.
Diving in India: the essentials
We've ranked 1 dive site in India, averaging 4.0/5 across the set. Our top pick, Havelock Island, scores 4.0/5 — Wall-and-reef diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers..
Conditions are strongest in Nov–May.
A realistic travel budget in India works out to about $40/day per person — see the cost breakdown below for the full picture.
Local food
South Indian fish curry, coastal seafood and coconut-heavy dishes near the islands.
Local culture
The Andamans are culturally distinct from the mainland — also home to protected tribes you must not approach or photograph (including North Sentinel Island).
Typical travel cost
Average daily cost per person
A one-week trip costs about $283 per person, based on real traveler spending.
Source: BudgetYourTrip — real traveler expenses, not a fixed rate.
Havelock Island
Wall-and-reef diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.
