PADI Course in Kavaratti (Lakshadweep)

Krishnamurthy KR · Sep 25th, 2008, 17:08

Hi

I am planning to take up a PADI Openwater course early next year & have short listed Lakshadweep or Andamans. The most economical of the lot seems to be the one offered by SPORTS in Kavaratti (15 K for the course + 1K Per day for food & acco + 3.5K for travel) at about 25K all inclusive. This beats everything by a time & half in terms of affordability. Unfortunately, i have not come across a single review, positive or negative, about this course anywhere (online or in magazines).

If any of you have gone diving with them, can you please give your impression?

Thanks in advance
Cheers

aparna · Feb 2nd, 2009, 02:03

Hey... A late reply without any suggestion or opinion about the course but just a question

Did you ever get around to completing the course?

I'm asking coz I'm thinking of taking up a PADI course as well. But I'm not sure where... Any insight you could provide would be great!

Krishnamurthy KR · Feb 3rd, 2009, 21:41

Hey there

Havent done it yet. Spent some time in Kanha national park instead. Planning to do it later in the year.

I cant find much info anywhere on Kavaratti. Other places in Lacs are so expensive that they make Maldives seem reasonable. Am now debating between Andamans or Thailand. Plenty of options there & can probably finish the whole thing for about 35K all inclusive in either of these places.

My friend who did visit Lacs late last year give me info on some guy who organizes trips from Mumbai. He said this person seemed very knowledgable about Lacs in general & visits that place multiple times a year. If you are interested, i could dig up that info & pass it on to you.

Cheers

aparna · Feb 4th, 2009, 01:49

Hi there!

Thanks for the swift response. Kanha is lovely, so I'm sure you had a great time.

Don't worry about digging up info... I'm just debating places right now and Andamans seems more likely. Although I do appreciate and offer and might bug you later for info

All the Best with your plans. Seeya!

shahronakm · Feb 4th, 2009, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krishnamurthy KR

My friend who did visit Lacs late last year give me info on some guy who organizes trips from Mumbai. He said this person seemed very knowledgable about Lacs in general & visits that place multiple times a year. If you are interested, i could dig up that info & pass it on to you.

Cheers

Are you talking about
http://www.flyingmantas.com/

Accomodation is certainly cheaper in Andamans than Lakshadweep. However the course fees would be at par. Reg. transportation since Andamans is three days by ship people prefer flying which will be costlier as compared to Lakshadweep by ship just one night away.

Ronak.

Krishnamurthy KR · Feb 4th, 2009, 20:33

Hey Ronak,

Boy! What pics in that site. Makes you want to jump right into the ocean. Thanks for the link. I will touch base with them for their April batch & see what they are all about. Do you have an idea of how good these guys are to do a diving course with? Have you dived with them?

You are right on the comparisions between Andamans & Lacs. Andamans still comes out cheaper inspite of the air fare.

Cheers
Krishna

ps. This isnt the guy that i was talking of.

shahronakm · Feb 5th, 2009, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krishnamurthy KR

Hey Ronak,

Boy! What pics in that site. Makes you want to jump right into the ocean. Thanks for the link. I will touch base with them for their April batch & see what they are all about. Do you have an idea of how good these guys are to do a diving course with? Have you dived with them?

You are right on the comparisions between Andamans & Lacs. Andamans still comes out cheaper inspite of the air fare.

Cheers
Krishna

ps. This isnt the guy that i was talking of.

Yes the website certainly looks impressive. No i haven't dived with them but have read some articles on them in the local newspapers.

When you find time do post details about the guy you are talking about.

Ronak.

Krishnamurthy KR · Feb 10th, 2009, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by shahronakm

.

When you find time do post details about the guy you are talking about.

Ronak.

Ronak,

The guy's name is Sulakhe Shauri - cell 09822295057. He frequently travels on group escorted tours to Lacs so he might not be reachable at times. I dont have an email address.

Cheers
Krishna

shahronakm · Feb 10th, 2009, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krishnamurthy KR

Ronak,

The guy's name is Sulakhe Shauri - cell 09822295057. He frequently travels on group escorted tours to Lacs so he might not be reachable at times. I dont have an email address.

Cheers
Krishna

Thanks Krishna for that info.

Ronak.

sameerbarde · Mar 7th, 2009, 15:02

I'm way l8 on this thread but i just became a member....was wanting to do a PADI course (im a beginner) and was hoping to find the most economical way of going @ it. I was planning to do it in May.
Would appreciate any help possible.
Cheers
Sameer

Sep 25th, 2008, 17:08	#1
Krishnamurthy KR Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 11	PADI Course in Kavaratti (Lakshadweep) Hi I am planning to take up a PADI Openwater course early next year & have short listed Lakshadweep or Andamans. The most economical of the lot seems to be the one offered by SPORTS in Kavaratti (15 K for the course + 1K Per day for food & acco + 3.5K for travel) at about 25K all inclusive. This beats everything by a time & half in terms of affordability. Unfortunately, i have not come across a single review, positive or negative, about this course anywhere (online or in magazines). If any of you have gone diving with them, can you please give your impression? Thanks in advance Cheers

Mar 7th, 2009, 15:02	#10
sameerbarde Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 5	Hi I'm way l8 on this thread but i just became a member....was wanting to do a PADI course (im a beginner) and was hoping to find the most economical way of going @ it. I was planning to do it in May. Would appreciate any help possible. Cheers Sameer

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Feb 2nd, 2009, 02:03	#2
aparna Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 12	Hey... A late reply without any suggestion or opinion about the course but just a question Did you ever get around to completing the course? I'm asking coz I'm thinking of taking up a PADI course as well. But I'm not sure where... Any insight you could provide would be great!

Feb 3rd, 2009, 21:41	#3
Krishnamurthy KR Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 11	Hey there Havent done it yet. Spent some time in Kanha national park instead. Planning to do it later in the year. I cant find much info anywhere on Kavaratti. Other places in Lacs are so expensive that they make Maldives seem reasonable. Am now debating between Andamans or Thailand. Plenty of options there & can probably finish the whole thing for about 35K all inclusive in either of these places. My friend who did visit Lacs late last year give me info on some guy who organizes trips from Mumbai. He said this person seemed very knowledgable about Lacs in general & visits that place multiple times a year. If you are interested, i could dig up that info & pass it on to you. Cheers

Feb 4th, 2009, 01:49	#4
aparna Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 12	Hi there! Thanks for the swift response. Kanha is lovely, so I'm sure you had a great time. Don't worry about digging up info... I'm just debating places right now and Andamans seems more likely. Although I do appreciate and offer and might bug you later for info All the Best with your plans. Seeya!

Feb 4th, 2009, 20:33	#6
Krishnamurthy KR Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 11	Hey Ronak, Boy! What pics in that site. Makes you want to jump right into the ocean. Thanks for the link. I will touch base with them for their April batch & see what they are all about. Do you have an idea of how good these guys are to do a diving course with? Have you dived with them? You are right on the comparisions between Andamans & Lacs. Andamans still comes out cheaper inspite of the air fare. Cheers Krishna ps. This isnt the guy that i was talking of.