Diving India’s Island Reefs

For us, as Indians, the Andamans and the islands of Lakshadweep are proof that you don't need a passport to find world-class water. It feels like a secret we are lucky to be in on—a slice of Maldives or Southeast Asia right in our backyard. We dive here because it’s raw. The reefs around Havelock and Neil are thriving, but the real magic happens at the deep pinnacles where the currents hit. That is where the schools of fish block out the light and the giant trevallies hunt. And all those turtles of Lakshadweep and the schools only fisherman had the privilege so far.

There is a rustic charm here that’s hard to beat. No fancy marinas, no crowds—just wooden boats, quiet beaches, and the feeling of being completely off the grid. It’s the perfect reminder that adventure isn’t about how far you fly, but how deep you go. We love it because it is home, but wilder.