- Four new scuba diving sites have been officially unveiled in Diglipur, North Andaman
- Diglipur offers cleaner reefs, fewer crowds, and undiscovered underwater experiences
- The Pristine Shoreline Sanctuary is ideal for beginners with 2 to 12 meters depth
For years, scuba lovers have only travelled to the famous southern hotspots of Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep. But now, North Andaman is finally stepping into the spotlight. In a major push to expand adventure tourism, the Directorate of Information, Publicity & Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has officially unveiled four newly explored scuba-diving sites in Diglipur.
Andaman's Diglipur Gets 4 New Scuba Diving Sites
This new development has opened up an entirely new underwater frontier for travellers and diving enthusiasts. It marks a strategic shift that could transform Diglipur into India's next big scuba destination, while also helping reduce tourism pressure on the heavily visited southern islands.
Located about 320 kilometres north of Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair), Diglipur has long been known for its dramatic landscapes, quiet beaches, dense tropical forests and raw, untouched beauty. Yet despite its stunning marine ecosystems, it remained largely unexplored in India's recreational diving circuit.
With these four officially recognised dive sites, Diglipur is being positioned as a premium eco-conscious diving hub, offering cleaner reefs, fewer crowds and the thrill of exploring waters that still feel wonderfully undiscovered.
1. The Pristine Shoreline Sanctuary
The first newly charted site is located just off the coast of Ross & Smith Islands and is ideal for beginners. Here, divers can simply walk from the sandy beach straight into the ocean instead of boarding a boat. The dive depth ranges from 2 to 12 metres, making it perfect for first-time divers, underwater photography, and more.
2. The Deep Blue Bridge
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Located northeast of the iconic Ross & Smith sandbar, this boat-diving site offers a slightly deeper and more immersive experience. With depths ranging between 3 and 11 metres, it is ideal for certification dives and divers looking to sharpen their skills. The reefscape here is expected to feature healthy stretches of brain coral, delicate staghorn coral gardens and vibrant anemone clusters.
3. Small Wall Off Ross Island
This location, formally known as "Small Wall off Ross Island," introduces divers to striking vertical underwater scenery. The dive starts on an 8-10-metre-high reef shelf before plunging quickly down a stunning 21-metre wall into deeper blue waters. The thrill of floating next to an underwater cliff surface, often surrounded by larger marine life, is why experienced divers enjoy wall dives.
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4. Wall Of Craggy/Gentle Slope
This site, which is the deepest and most enigmatic of the four, is already exciting experienced divers. It is referred to as the "Wall of Craggy/Gentle Slope" and has depths of 8 to an astounding 31 metres. Manta rays, eagle rays, and possibly even the dugong, the state animal of the Andaman Islands and one of the rarest marine mammals in India, can be seen by divers.
North Andaman Is Ready To Make Waves
This announcement is also a major economic boost for North & Middle Andaman. For years, the financial benefits of Andaman's thriving scuba tourism remained concentrated in the south. Diglipur's marine potential stayed hidden due to the lack of officially surveyed dive zones and operational frameworks. Now, with mapped coordinates and structured regulations in place, local communities in Diglipur, Kalipur and Aerial Bay can finally become active players in the island tourism economy.
