If
you are a beginner contemplating a first-hand experience of water
sports, dont be deterred by visions of sky-high waves, howling
winds,
exacting requirements of uncommon endurance and skilful use of
funky gadgetry. The peaceful sport of snorkeling would prove your
fears unfounded.
The
snorkeling apparatus consists of a glass mask to cover the eyes
and the nose, a snorkel (tube) to help you breath and a set of
fins to propel your body without using your hands. If possible,
you should familiarize yourself with the mask and the correct
breathing technique in a swimming pool. This way you will save
valuable time and money and start your underwater observation
right away.
Apart
from the mask and flippers used for snorkeling, add an oxygen
cylinder with a pressure regulator, an air jacket and a weight
belt and you are ready for a scuba diving expedition. The air
jacket is kept deflated, and is inflated only in an emergency for
keeping afloat. The weight belt, on the other hand is required for
going down, by those who have a higher body volume compared to
their weight. The size of your air cylinder determines the
duration of your stay under water.
Detail Itinerary
THE CORAL DIVE
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Lakshadweep Islands lie west of Kerala coast
scattered some 200 - 400 kilometer. It is an archipelago of 27 coral
Islands and of open reefs out of which only 10 are inhabited by some
40,000 people. The resorts at Agati are fully equipped to provide world
class facilities for cruising in the crystal clear waters of the lagoons
to watch coral and numerous varieties of fish from glass - bottom boats,
deep sea fishing and bathing on crowded, even lonely beaches.
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Duration:
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11 Days
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Season:
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Round The Year
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Itinerary:
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Delhi - Cochin - Agatti - Bangaram - Agatti - Cochin - Delhi
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DAY
01. ARRIVE DELHI
Morning
arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon combined guided tour of Old
and New Delhi includes Jammia Masjid Mosque, Cycle rickshaw ride
through Chandni chowk, Red Fort, drive through India Gate and Parliament house,
Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb.
DAY
02. DELHI COCHIN
Fly
Transfer
to Delhi airport and fly to Cochin, arrive and transfer to hotel for two nights.
Evening enjoy Kathakali dance.
DAY
03. IN COCHIN
Cochin,
a 'Venice of the East' and gathering place of merchants since antiquity, is full
of bustling traders. Our river craft tour takes us to Fort Cochin the oldest
European settlement in India (1500), and has a mixture of English, Dutch and
Portuguese influence. Passing through Bolgatty Island and see cantilevered
Chinese Fishing nets. Also we explore St. Francis church and the Jewish
Synagogue.
DAY
04. COCHIN - AGATTI
Fly (1 ½ Hrs. Flight)
AGATTI
BANGARAM
Boat (2 Hrs.)
Transfer
to Cochini airport and fly to Agatti, arrive and transfer to Bangaram island by boat, during monsoon (15th May 15th
Sep) transfer by Helicopter. Arrive and Check-in at hotel for 5 nights hotel.
DAY
05 to 08. IN BANGARAM
Four
days for various water explorations including Snorkelling,
Scuba diving, Wind Surfing and Marine
life viewing by glass bottom
boats.
DAY
09. BANGARAM -
AGATTI
Boat (2 Hrs.)
AGATTI
COCHIN
Fly (1 ½ Hrs. Flight)
Transfer
to Agatti airport by boat and fly to Cochin, arrive and transfer to hotel for
overnight stay. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY
10. COCHIN - DELHI
Transfer
to Cochin airport in time to catch Delhi bound flight, arrive Delhi and transfer
to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities.
DAY 11.
DEPARTURE
Transfer
to airport for onward flight.
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