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Snorkeling

Snorkeling is also a type of water sport in which a person either swims on or through a water body. Snorkeling in India involves the following equipments are a diving mask, a snorkel , swim fins and wetsuit.  Snorkeling is a recreational activity at tropical resort and scuba diving locations. Snorkeling is an adventurous water sport for those who love to explore natural setting of deep water. Snorkel is a 30 cm long plastic tube with an inside diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. It is usually L or J shaped and fitted with a mouthpiece at the lower end. Snorkel is used for breathing air from above the water surface when the wearer’s mouth and nose are submerged in water.  A snorkelers wear same mask as worn by scuba divers. The mask  are made from different materials however, commonly used are silicon and rubber. Snorkeling in India can be enjoyed on the waves of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.  

India’s coastline of upto 75000 kms is a destination for water sport lovers like Snorkeling, scuba-diving, swimming etc. India has beautiful beaches all along the western coastal line. Snorkeling in India have become so popular because all good seaside resorts offer it as part of their fare.  The best of Snorkeling vacation spots can be best found around  Andaman Nicobar Islands and Lakshwadeep. One can enjoy the marine life and view the rarest varieties of corals by snorkeling in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Carbyn's Cove Tourism Complex, Havelock and other islands in Snorkeling vacation spots on all days and throughout the day depending upon the favourable climatic conditions. Snorkeling vacation spots in Goa is also picking up at greatpace because the sea life is similar to the Maldives. Angria Bank is one of the world class snorkelling vacation spots around 120 miles away from Goa. It has an underwater mass about half the size of Goa and is treasure house of corals and fishes. 

Snorkeling Tips:

1 Go for snorkelling with a companion and also make sure that someone on the land knows that you had gone for snorkelling  according to the basics of Snorkeling tips

2 As per the Snorkeling tips check all the gear before launching into the water. Check mask, snorkel and fins.

3 Stay within your proven capabilities.

4 Try to avoid use of arms while snorkeling as per Snorkeling tips.

5 Check the position of snorkel.

6 Plan the route and do not over-exert yourself according to the Snorkeling tips.

Snorkeling in India can be undertaken in the states of Andaman & Nicobar islands, Lakshwadeep, and Goa.

Snorkeling Seasons

For Snorkeling season  through the year is ideal for snorkeling.

Nearby tourist places while going for Snorkeling vacation packages are:

Panaji

Old Goa

Marqao

Ponda

Mapusa

Vasco da Gama

Canacona

Few Sight seeing places to enjoy with Snorkeling vacation packages are:

Angoda Beach

Arambol Beach

Baga Beach

Se Cathedral

St. Anne Church

Five Star Hotels Offering Snorkeling vacation packages are:

Fort Aguada Beach Resort 
Park Hyatt Resort 
Taj Exotica
Majorda Beach Resort
Goa Marriott Resort

Leela Palace
Cidade De Goa
Inter Continental The Grand Resort
Radisson White Sand Resort
Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
Taj Holiday Village

Budget Hotels Offering Snorkeling vacation packages are:

Angels Resort

Bollywood Sea Queen

Captain's Lobo Hideaway

Colonia Santa Maria

The Tariff rates for hotels offering Snorkeling vacation packages varies between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 8000.