Get into that suit! It’s time for Scuba Dive!

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Photo of Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands by Manali Narse

Our 5-day journey was reaching its finale as we were woken up by the first rays of sunlight entering our shacks through the bamboo blinds.

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We got dressed up in excitement to reach the beach as it was the day of ultimate adventure. What are you guys thinking! It was the scuba-dive day!

The agent from the resort introduced us with one of the professional scuba divers’ team who then escorted us to the beach. The reef that we were about to explore is named as Neemo- Reef Scuba.

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We were briefed by the coach on various signs to use while underwater as only these signs would have helped us to communicate with the instructor. Later, we practiced a few breathing techniques and changed into our scuba-dive suits.

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We hopped onto the boat and were loaded with the 02 cylinders along with eye-glasses and pipes.

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Recollecting the first experience of being in a scuba-dive suit gives me goosebumps every single time. I was thrilled and nervous at the same time.Thrilled to explore the deep sea and its galore

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of magnificent corals, fishes and sea-weed while scared to encounter some huge fish to which I might have been served as a delicious meal.

In no time, it was my turn to jump off the boat into the deep blue waters. As I dived in it took me no time to leave all my doubts behind and soak myself in the mesmerizing blue hue.

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Going deeper towards the ocean floor we encountered vibrant corals and multicolored fishes.

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Diving further deep we happened to find the much-awaited Nemo and all my friends waved at each other in sheer excitement.

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It was a great feeling to float underwater waving at your friends while fishes danced around.

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After all the underwater workout, it was time to have a wholesome meal.

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We rented 2 bikes and visited the Kalapathar Beach.

The beach was calm, relaxing,

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with hardly any tourists around and perfect for a sun-bath.

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We spotted only a few locals along with a fisherman spreading the net to earn his living.

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We enjoyed delicious local delicacies at a near-by restaurant

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and later relaxed on the beach sunbathing.

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After a couple of hours, we headed to Radhanagar beach also known as number 7 beach. According to the statistics,

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it is Asia’s best beach and one of the most popular beaches on Havelock Island.

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The air has a certain sweet aroma that it carries from the water towards the white sand.

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It is a perfect place to unwind and relish the serenity and nature’s charm.

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The view of sunset at this captivating beach is one of a kind.

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We gazed at the sun giving out its last rays for the day until finally merging with the horizon and

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culminating our wonderful journey to the world we named “Pandora”.

On our way back to the resort we treated ourselves with coconut water, some local imli and baked puffs.

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We decided to have dinner at a shack around the beach. We enjoyed a few drinks at this brightly lit and cheerful sounding shack-restaurant where we also made friends with a couple of foreign tourists.

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We sipped onto our drinks as they narrated their life stories of travelling as hippies from one continent to another. Their stories were charismatic and filled with adventures.

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We reached the resort late in the night and packed our bags for the next morning and the flight back to our bays from where this breath-taking journey had took-off.

Let me give a brief-

Day 1 - Andamans - A spellbinding journey of tranquillity and Port Blair - Iconic island that laments history

Mumbai - Chennai - Port Blair Flights. Pickup and Cellular jail sound and light show

Day 2 - Sailing on the ways of North bay and Corbyn's Cove

North bay island, Ross island and Corbyn's cove

Day 3 - Unplanned events perfectly synced #Lastminute

Wandoor beach and Chidiyatapu

Day 4 - Paradise of turquoise ambrosia and sun-kissed white sand - Havelock

Day 5 - Get into that suit! It’s time for Scuba Dive!

Kalapathar beach and Radhanagar beach

Day 6 - Return back home with those memorising memories

So... What are you waiting for ???!

Get those backpacks out for the dive of your life.

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