Water Sports in India

Andaman Islands

Andaman & Nicobar

The clearest water in India. Havelock and Neil are the country's diving heartland, with snorkelling and freediving around the islands.

Mulki

Karnataka

River-mouth surf breaks near Mangalore and the base of some of India's longest-running surf schools.

Pondicherry

Puducherry

The east coast's dive hub, plus a genuine surf scene at Serenity Beach.

Chennai

Tamil Nadu

Surf at Covelong Point, the east coast's best-known break, a short drive south of the city.

Goa

India's busiest beach destination: boat diving off Grande Island, with jet ski and parasailing counters along the northern beaches.

Murudeshwar

Karnataka

Gateway to Netrani Island, the best diving and snorkelling on India's west coast outside the islands.

Varkala

Kerala

Clifftop beach town and one of the homes of Indian surfing, with established surf schools on Kerala's beach breaks.