Ocean Adventure & Scuba Diving at Netrani Island -[21st-22nd-23rd March 2008]
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Scuba diving is one chance for people to go underwater and experience a completely different environment to being on dry land. Fans of the activity say it's an amazing feeling and is as close as a person can get to being weightless without going into space. Unlike using a snorkel you can swim down quite deep, and you don't need to keep going back to the surface for air. Normally you learn to scuba dive in a pool before going out to open water (seas and rivers). 

Netrani Island ( Netragudo):

Locally known as Netragudo, the tiny uninhabited Island of Netrani lies 10 nautical miles off the coastal Light House of Bhatkal. With depths ranging from 6 to 40 meters, and visibility between 15 to 30 meters, this island offers excellent diving suitable for certified divers of all experience levels. Netrani is not only home to the great diversity of fish life common to Goa and the Arabian Sea, it is also well known for regular sightings of Turtles, Napoleon Wrasse, Great Barracuda, Cobia, White and Black Tip Sharks, Stingrays and Stonefish. Imagine Grand Central Station in rush hour!

Murdeshwar :

About 16 Kms. from Bhatkal, we come across  the  holy place called Murdeshwar. The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple at Murudeshwar. The sea on three sides surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri. Two life-size elephants in concrete stand guard at the steps leading to the temple. The Murdeshwar temple has a history that dates back to a few centuries. A small temple existed here for generations. A recent attraction is the Lord Shiva idol erected beside the temple which towers 123 feet into the sky and is the tallest Shiva idol in the world. The Western Ghats has always held a special place in the hearts of pleasure seeking nature lovers.

About Scuba Diving :

Scuba diving is a sport in which you swim underwater for extended periods using special equipment. The word Scuba is actually an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Scuba diving is an excellent way to see some very beautiful sites: coral diving sites with their colorful sea life are the most famous but other scuba diving attractions include shipwrecks and caverns.

Scuba diving can also be a very relaxing sport and in many places it's very beginner friendly. Many dive sites are accessible (under the care of an instructor) after a short briefing and training dive. You can learn to dive far more quickly than you can learn snow sports, for example. It's also suitable for people with a number of physical disabilities. As long as you can use the breathing equipment and are able to successfully propel yourself underwater you may be able to dive.

About Snorkeling :

Snorkeling is the practice of swimming at the surface of a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped tube called a snorkel, and usually swim fins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn. Combining these tools allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods of time with relatively little effort.

Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity, particularly at tropical resort destinations and at accessible scuba diving locations. Snorkeling is also employed by scuba divers when near the surface, and search and rescue teams may snorkel as part of a water-based search.

PS. - All participants must download the Medical Statement and fill it out to know if they are fit to dive.

Route: Bangalore - Shimoga - Kollur route – Murdeshwar, Around 480 Kms from Bangalore.

Above charges includes: Transport: to and fro, 2 Break fast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner (Veg/N.Veg) on Murudeshwar, accommodation at the Murdeshwar in Hotel, Boat charges, safety gears, Life jacket, Snorkeling equipments, Life guard, Porters, miscellaneous.
Above charges does not include: Break fast, lunch, dinner, on the way etc.

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Terms and Conditions:
1. Registration on First come First serve basis.
2. No Cancellation will be accepted. (No refund)
3. Need Advance payment for confirmation of registration. No on the spot payment will be accepted.
4. Consumption of alcohol is STRICTLY not allowed.
5. We are providing basic facilities, please do not expect luxury.
6. No facility of rest rooms on Netrani island, one can use natural resources.
7. We will try our best to make it safe for all age group people, we expect people not to try extra adventure.
8. We will be using government and military property during this outing, discipline and respect towards that is expected from every participant.
9. For any clarifications call  : 9740091262 or email us at team@bmcindia.org.
10. Last Date of registration is set to 14th March 2008.

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