Scuba Diving - Murudeshwar, Bangalore

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The Bangalore Mountaineering Club brings you Scuba Diving held near Netrani Island, Murdeshwar, Bangalore.

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About the place:

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, Netrani Island offers excellent diving suitable for certified divers of all experience levels. Netrani Island is not only home to the great diversity of marine 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.

Murdeshwar: (Optional visiting place) : About 16 Kms. from Bhatkal, we come across the holy place called Murdeshwar, famous for gorgeous temples and the beautiful sea shore. The temple, which embodies a Linga, is believed to have erupted when Ravana flung the Atmalinga at Gokarna while lifting it.

The tour itinerary includes 4 days and the schedule is as follows:

Friday: 16th Nov 2012

• 09:00PM: Pickup from BMC, Jeevan Bima Nagar
• 09:15PM: Pickup from New Shanti Sagar Hotel, Domlur
• 09:30PM: Pickup from Lifestyle, Magrath Road (Near Garuda Mall)

Saturday: 17th Nov 2012

• 06:00AM: Arrival - Check in at Hotel - Freshen up - Breakfast - Start towards the Coast
• Swimming pool session for Scuba diving participants
• Other people can enjoy some water sports available on the beach like Speed boat, Kayaking, Banana boat ride, Sailing etc. on direct payment basis (Optional)
• Relax - Have self sponsored Lunch - Opt for above mentioned Water sports available or Visit the Temple
• Come back to hotel - Freshen up - Self sponsored dinner - Overnight stay in hotel

Sunday: 18th Nov 2012

• 08.00AM : Freshen up - Breakfast - Pack your bag & put in one room (Room will be allotted to keep the luggage)
• Start towards Coast - Boat ride to Netrani Island (Around 1 hour boat journey)
• Reach the Island - Start Scuba diving & Snorkeling - We will carry light fruits and snacks for Lunch (Heavy lunch is not advisable during boat ride)
• Later on ride back to Land - Come to hotel - Freshen up - Start back to Bangalore - One the way self sponsored dinner

Monday: 19th Nov 2012

• 07:00AM-09:00AM: Reach back to Bangalore (Depending on what time you start from Murudeshwar)
• Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up points

Suggested things to carry:
-- One strong back pack (Preferably water proof)
-- Swimming costume
-- Extra pair of shorts/t-shirt
-- Head-wear (like cap, hat or bandana)
-- Slippers/Floaters (Required during water activities)
-- Water bottles (At least 2 liters)
-- Sunscreen & sunglasses
-- Toiletries (Shampoo, Towel, Toothpaste, Tissue paper etc.)
-- Allergy medication (if any)
-- Energy & refreshing food/drink like chocolate, nutribars, Juice packs, Glucon-D etc. (Suggested)
-- Torches with new batteries (suggested)
-- Camera (Suggested)

Participation Fees: Option - 1: Rs.9,500/- with Scuba diving &
Option - 2: Rs.5,000/- without Scuba diving

Above charges includes: Non-AC Transport (Bangalore - Murudeshwar - Bangalore), Boat charges (To & Fro Netrani Island), Accommodation in Non-AC room in Standard Hotel, 2 Breakfast & 1 Snacks on Boat, Coordinator/Instructor, Permission charges, First-aid, Life Jacket, Snorkeling Gears, Scuba diving equipments to Scuba diving participants

Does not include: Lunch, Dinner, Water sports (Like Speed boat, Kayaking, Banana boat ride, sailing, surfing etc.)

** Since we are in proper habitation we don't have to worry about food, people can have self sponsored food. Hence Lunch & Dinner is not included in the above cost. However we will provide Breakfast, Food in the boat (which will be snacks, Fruits & Soft Drinks etc. Due to sea-sickness problem regular lunch is not advisable on boat)

Note:

Do carry your original photo ID card during travel and send us the scanned copy of the same photo ID at the time of registration

There might be a possibility of the authority to charge more for foreign nationals. In such case, if any of you are of foreign nationality, you might have to pay the difference on spot