Ocean water

waving monkey · Jul 10th, 2008, 06:50

Would Puri area be a good spot for diving or snorkeling?
Or is this more of a beach hang out.It does look beautiful.

I'm sure there are the low budget stays,right?

thanks
wm

edwardseco · Jul 10th, 2008, 07:08

There are very low budget places there. I stayed for 37.50 sharing a room. The worst thing was the water as the ocean is used as the sewage system. Never saw anyone in the water besides fishermen. Next time I am going further out, Konarak and farther..

machadinha · Jul 10th, 2008, 07:10

<cross-posted with Ed>

WM, to my best knowledge there's not a lot of diving or snorkeling to be done in mainland India, period. To the extent that it's taking off, it seems to be more to accommodate a wish than to present what's actually there. That is to say I've seen no indication that it can compare to many other places around the world.

I'm sorry, and I can't help it. I'd like to be told otherwise, but so far I haven't.

Be aware of dangerous undercurrents along most of India's coasts btw, I've written on it plenty a time before. Puri is one of many beaches that sees more drownings than it should. Other than that, to dabble in the shallows and enjoy some beach life is what makes it a beach resort I guess.

edwardseco · Jul 10th, 2008, 07:15

Mach makes a solid set of points not to be forgotten unless you want to be dragged in. There is a bit of diving in Goa despite the heavy mining. If you want to do diving try the Laccadives but take master card. The Andamans are a cheaper alternative if budget is a primary concern..

waving monkey · Jul 10th, 2008, 07:41

thanks again Edwardseco and Machadinha,
Im not coming for the underwater.I was just more what 'whats it
like'.

wm

Khak · Jul 10th, 2008, 07:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by waving monkey

Would Puri area be a good spot for diving or snorkeling?
Or is this more of a beach hang out.It does look beautiful.

I'm sure there are the low budget stays,right?

thanks
wm

to the best of my knowledge NO

waving monkey · Jul 10th, 2008, 08:07

Thanx Khak,

Its a consensus.

wm

brishti · Jul 10th, 2008, 11:30

WM!

east coast india not the place for water frolicking.

yes - positively the andamans... but - expensive

somebody has posted amazing pictures and a travelogue on them islands... umm lemme check for them links

then - there're these island which i didnt even know existed

indiamike - i will forever be in your debt

kurusadai islands - images
IM link

the west coast / arabian sea is more user-friendly for frolicking in the oceans.
orissa = temples + the tribal belt usually - and a walk on the beach at sunset

:brishti

wonderwomanusa · Jul 10th, 2008, 11:35

There are definitely low-budget places in Puri... quite a few of them. Just head for CT Road.

waving monkey · Jul 10th, 2008, 18:10

thanx brishti and wonderwomenusa,

believe Puri is on my list

wm

ronsaik · Jul 10th, 2008, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

WM!

east coast india not the place for water frolicking.

India's continental shelf drops away dangerously at several places on the East coast, which is good news for port developers and bad news for casual swimmers. Not too sure about why we have these terrible undercurrents, though. In some cases it's clearly because the beach is close to an estuary. Don't know about the others.

waving monkey · Jul 10th, 2008, 18:45

thanx ronsaik,

i'll go for the walks for long walks and temple visiting.

i do like ocean breezes and ocean sounds

wm

ananda2193 · Jul 10th, 2008, 20:44

Be careful where you walk, I hear they like to use the beach as a public toilet!

patnayak · Jul 16th, 2008, 15:42

There is no scope for diving and snorkelling in Puri beach .I am a resident of bhubaneswar and have personal experience.Also the beach near CT road is not clean and heavily litterred.Also be careful with the local fishermen of that area.

Jul 10th, 2008, 06:50	#1
waving monkey Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 90	Ocean water Would Puri area be a good spot for diving or snorkeling? Or is this more of a beach hang out.It does look beautiful. I'm sure there are the low budget stays,right? thanks wm

Jul 10th, 2008, 07:10	#3
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,581	<cross-posted with Ed> WM, to my best knowledge there's not a lot of diving or snorkeling to be done in mainland India, period. To the extent that it's taking off, it seems to be more to accommodate a wish than to present what's actually there. That is to say I've seen no indication that it can compare to many other places around the world. I'm sorry, and I can't help it. I'd like to be told otherwise, but so far I haven't. Be aware of dangerous undercurrents along most of India's coasts btw, I've written on it plenty a time before. Puri is one of many beaches that sees more drownings than it should. Other than that, to dabble in the shallows and enjoy some beach life is what makes it a beach resort I guess. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,522	There are definitely low-budget places in Puri... quite a few of them. Just head for CT Road. __________________ The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski

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Jul 10th, 2008, 07:08	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,938	There are very low budget places there. I stayed for 37.50 sharing a room. The worst thing was the water as the ocean is used as the sewage system. Never saw anyone in the water besides fishermen. Next time I am going further out, Konarak and farther..

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,938	Mach makes a solid set of points not to be forgotten unless you want to be dragged in. There is a bit of diving in Goa despite the heavy mining. If you want to do diving try the Laccadives but take master card. The Andamans are a cheaper alternative if budget is a primary concern..

Jul 10th, 2008, 07:41	#5
waving monkey Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 90	thanks again Edwardseco and Machadinha, Im not coming for the underwater.I was just more what 'whats it like'. wm

Jul 10th, 2008, 08:07	#7
waving monkey Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 90	Thanx Khak, Its a consensus. wm

Jul 10th, 2008, 11:30	#8
brishti just another member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,979	WM! east coast india not the place for water frolicking. yes - positively the andamans... but - expensive somebody has posted amazing pictures and a travelogue on them islands... umm lemme check for them links then - there're these island which i didnt even know existed indiamike - i will forever be in your debt kurusadai islands - images IM link the west coast / arabian sea is more user-friendly for frolicking in the oceans. orissa = temples + the tribal belt usually - and a walk on the beach at sunset :brishti

Jul 10th, 2008, 18:10	#10
waving monkey Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 90	thanx brishti and wonderwomenusa, believe Puri is on my list wm

Jul 10th, 2008, 18:45	#12
waving monkey Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 90	thanx ronsaik, i'll go for the walks for long walks and temple visiting. i do like ocean breezes and ocean sounds wm

Jul 10th, 2008, 20:44	#13
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,487	Be careful where you walk, I hear they like to use the beach as a public toilet!

Jul 16th, 2008, 15:42	#14
patnayak Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bhubaneswar, Orissa Posts: 30	There is no scope for diving and snorkelling in Puri beach .I am a resident of bhubaneswar and have personal experience.Also the beach near CT road is not clean and heavily litterred.Also be careful with the local fishermen of that area.

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