Temple Reef

Best time to dive

November to March

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• NudibranchLikely
• Whale sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No/unconfirmed - site starts around 5m, treated as a scuba rather than snorkel site

Safety notes

jellyfish; entanglement/cut risk from artificial structure's rusted metal, ropes, and car/scooter frames; reduced visibility at times; moray eels if provoked; boat traffic during transit

Permits & fees

- (no government permit or special site fee found; standard dive-center medical/liability waiver only)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Pondicherry