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Nethrani Island |
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Just off
Murdeshwar, which is famous for its Shiva temple lies
one of best dive sites in this part of the world. Nethrani
Island.
Nethrani is a small uninhabited island that would make
a perfect setting for an adventure yarn. The last thing
you would expect to see here is the submarine wonderland
bustling with everything from Angelfish and Turtles to
Barracuda and Moray Eels.
With depths ranging from 6 to 40 meters and visibility
from 15 to 30 meters, divers from every level can experience
the wonder of life beneath the waves. |
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The Nursery |
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| A shallow
dive site with a maximum depth of 10 metres. So named
because of the profusion of juveniles of many fish species
as well as Nudibranchs found here. Ideal for beginners
as well as advanced divers who enjoy looking for all things
small and wonderful. Great site for maco photography.
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Grand Central
Stations |
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| High adrenaline
action with lots of big fish. Gradual slope going down
to 20 metres. This is one place the fish watch you !!
Schools of big Surgeonfish, Parrotfish, Red Snappers,
Batfish, Barracudas, Rabbitfish and many more come cruising
by to check YOU out !! |
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The Abyss |
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| Dropping down to 35 metres,
this dive site is an ideal one for deep dive fanatics.
Large schools of Barracuda, Tuna and cruising pelagics
are often sighted. The gravel bottom has a gradual slope
heading towards the island where we complete our safety
stop in Dini's Delight. |
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Dini's Delight |
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| Shallow dive with a maximum
depth of 8 metres. Gigantic coral head are home to an
incredible variety of fishlife. Good for beginners and
photographers alike, this is a good spot to see lobster,
moray eel and several species of angelfish and surgeonfish
not commonly found in these waters. |
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Cul de Sac |
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| With sheer walls on either
side, this dive site is a pretty and gentle dive where
one "goes with the flow" !! A gentle surge takes
you into a cul de sac teaming with tiny reef fishes. The
bottom is made up of sea grass where many species of Goby
share their home with the housekeeping shrimp!. |
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Aladin's Cave
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| Reported to be the mouth of
a tunnel which travels into the core of the island! |
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How
to reach there |
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District:
Uttara Kannada |
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Bhatkal – 16km
Kollur – 63km
Karwar – 120km
Mangalore – 165km
Bangalore – 465km |
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Bhatkal –
16km
Shimoga – 195km |
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Mangalore – 165km |
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STD
Code: 08385 |
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Where
to stay |
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RNS
Yatrinivas
Off
NH 17,
Murudeshwar,
Uttara Kannada – 581 350
Tel: 08385-560060, 568990
Fax: 08385-560427
Web site: www.naveenhotels.com
Tariff Range: Rs. 800/- to Rs. 2,900/-
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Naveen
Beach Resort
Off
NH 17, Murudeshwar,
Uttara Kannada – 581 350
Tel: 08385-560415; 560428 - 30
Fax: 08385-560427
Web site: www.naveenhotels.com
Tariff Range: Rs. 800/- to Rs. 2000/-
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Murudeshwar
Guest House
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N Shetty Trust,
Bhatkal,
Murudeshwar,
Uttara Kannada – 581 350
Tel: 08385-568860, 560424 - 26
Tariff Range: Rs. 360/- to Rs. 1000/-
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Benzy
Intercontinental
Village Maveelli Post,
Murudeshwar,
Uttara Kannada – 581 350
Tel: 08385-560565, 998
Tariff Range: Rs. 400/- to Rs. 600/-
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Hotel
Danish Regency
NH
17, Bhatkal,
Uttara Kannada – 581 320
Tel: 08385-524710, 080, 326
Tariff Range: Rs. 250/- to Rs. 550/-
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Hotel
Kola Paradise
Shamsuddin
Circle,
Opposite Bus Stand,
Bhaktal,
Uttara Kannada – 581 320
Tel: 08385-523707, 525291
Tariff Range: Rs. 100/- to Rs. 250/- |
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Hotel
Murdeshwara Boarding And Lodging
Temple Road, Bhatkal,
Murudeshwar,
Uttara Kannada – 581 350
Tel: 08385-560479, 560480
Tariff Range: Rs. 150/- to Rs. 200/-
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Hotel
Ashok
No. 445,
Green Street,
Near Subhash Circle, Karwar,
Uttara Kannada – 581 301
Tel: 08382-26418
Tariff Range: Rs. 70/- to Rs. 155/-
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Vaibhav
Lodge
NH 17,
Main road, Bhatkal,
Uttara Kannada – 581 320
Tel: 08385-526357, 523647
Tariff Range: Rs. 80/- to Rs. 145/-
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