If you are seeking some underwater adventure and wondering where to go, we are here to put a pause to your thoughts and take you for the most amazing experience of your life! Well, we believe it’s time you tick SCUBA DIVING off your bucket list, and what’s more, do it right off the coast of Murdeshwara, in the waters of Netrani Island!
Plan The Unplanned is all set to take you for an exciting trip to Netrani Island, which has one of the clearest diving sites in India. Well, for Bangaloreans, this isn’t anything short of an adventure, to know that Karnataka has its own diving site and it’s just stone throw away! Being a coral island, the area is perfectly suited for snorkeling and scuba diving.
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Following are the pick-up points & timings:
An overnight bus journey of 380 km commences from Bangalore to Banavasi. We shall have a brief orientation followed by a fun-filled ice-breaking session where you will get to know your fellow trekkers better.
The day starts with pretty views of forests, fog, and breathtaking valleys and winding roads through the bus window. We will reach the campsite at around 8:30. You can just drop your luggage in the tents and run straight to the beach. Have the delicious breakfast served at the campsite, pack your essentials, and start the trek. It’s a small climb through the stone-ridden path to reach the top of the Kagal fort. The climb slowly reveals the beauty of the shoreline.
And soon you’ll reach the top of the fort and such views welcome you. It’s truly an amazing scene to see the river meeting the ocean. Kind of revealing the beauty of creation. The Aganashini estuary is what divides the shoreline of Gokarna and Kumta and you can pretty much view the lighthouse in Gokarna from atop the fort.
We continue walking along with the fort ruins to reach a bastion(View Point) which was originally a water tower, which is, however, now used by enthusiastic travelers to spot dolphins. The trek continues to excite you with breathtaking views of the beaches by the fort and soon after a steep descent and becoming host to a lot of red six-legged creatures, you reach Mystery Cave beach. A rather small beach with waves so loud and furious, it is sure to take away any tiredness of the trek. We then trek over the huge metamorphic rocks, to reach Heaven beach. The beauty of this beach is in a league of its own. No wonder it’s named Heaven Beach.
It has a good lengthy shoreline with calmer tides compared to Mystery cave beach, its the perfect place to jump, play, swim, or sleep in the water. We’ll also have the self-sponsored lunch here. After spending a good amount of time, we’ll then head to the Aganashini Jetty to get back into the bus to reach sunset point i.e Vannalli beach.
A short trek along the hill by the beach, we finally reach a calm place under the shade of trees. Await the magical moment which makes you feel so close to the nature that the myriad shades of oranges will be reflecting in your eyes and radiating from your face. Head back to the campsite for freshening up and dinner. Gather around for a fun session of music, dance, stories & what not under the beautiful starlit sky.
If you want to experience Scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready for a certification course, then the Introductory Dive is for you. To do the Introductory Dive, you must be at least 10 years old. No prior experience with Scuba Diving is necessary, swimming is NOT needed but you need to be in good physical health.
You will learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive, under the direct supervision of a PADI or SSI Professional.
Note:
Please be informed that the participants need to go through the self-Assessment medical questionnaire, as it will give them an indication of whether they are medically fit for SCUBA or not. A Medical officers (Doctors) NOC will be required for any of the concerns listed in the medical form is a positive – ‘Yes’.
It will be prudent for individuals to undergo a general check-up to make sure all their readings are within normal range.
This was such a memorable trip not only because of the first time in Scuba diving. Also solely because i chose PTU for this. The organiser was just amazing. The way he planned up amazing things for us when he found extra time to how he made the trip entertaining and fun. He was one of the best. Again, the organiser Abhilash handled things well. And he honestly gave his ears when requested for anything. There Scuba diving, snorkeling and Banavasi trip were well organised and i have nothing to complain about. PTU can be so much trusted for a pleasant weekend. Definitely will be using the service again. It was an amazing weekend with PTU.
Scuba Diving at Netrani Island – This was my second trip with PTU and trust me nothing was unplanned! Everything was planned and taken care of with the minutest detail which majorly includes travel, stay, food and safety. The trip leads of PTU are always pleasure to be with (this time Seema and Prakruthi :)). The cherry on the cake was definitely scuba diving! I can’t thank PTU enough for making me experience this amazing and thrilling experience. I am for sure looking forward to many more fun-filled adventurous trips with PTU. You guys are doing an amazing job, keep going, all the best!
Nethrani under water scuba diving- I am so much grateful to PTU team and the trek leads Seema and Prakruthi for taking us to this wonderful experience. Being under water was the most ethereal feeling of my life, so calm, peaceful, knowing each breathe that you take and living in the moment interacting with the marine life. I can’t thank enough to the organisers and the West Coast Adventures. PTU !!! You people are doing a great job. Keep surprising us.
Also, This was my third time with the PTU team.