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Temple Adventures Scuba Diving in Pondicherry
🤿 Temple Adventures / Scuba Diving, Pondicherry
💰 Entry Fee: ₹5000 (Fun Diving for Certified Divers – 2 dives)
📞 Phone: +91 99402 19449 / +91 90031 22231
⭐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (Based on 28 reviews)
📍 Address: 9 Archbishop Gandhi Street, Opp. Indira Gandhi, Colas Nagar, Pondicherry – 605001, India
Pondicherry is not just about French colonies and golden beaches — it’s also the only destination on India’s east coast that offers certified scuba diving. And Temple Adventures leads the way!
Whether you’re a PADI-certified diver, a first-timer, or a non-swimmer, they offer a full range of diving programs, certifications, and underwater adventures in the Bay of Bengal.
Get ready to explore shipwrecks, artificial reefs, and marine life like never before!
🧭 Location & Getting There
Located in Colas Nagar, near Indira Gandhi Square, Temple Adventures is just a short drive from the bus stand and railway station. Easily accessible by taxi, auto, or bike rental.
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🌟 Highlights of Temple Adventures
✔ East Coast Diving: The only PADI dive center offering ocean diving in eastern India.̌
✔ All Skill Levels Welcome: From beginners to pros, they have a program for everyone.
✔ Wreck & Wall Dives: Explore underwater wrecks and marine ecosystems.
✔ Professional Instructors: Globally certified trainers and modern equipment.
✔ Underwater Photography: Take home stunning underwater photos as memories.
🚗 How to Reach
✔ By Train: Nearest station is Villupuram Junction. Hire a taxi or auto from there.
✔ By Air: Nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport (regional). Chennai Airport (135 km) is best for major domestic/international travel.
✔ By Road: Regular government/private buses from Chennai, Bangalore, and Trichy.
✔ Self-Drive: Enjoy scenic ECR highway drives to reach Pogo Land with your own vehicle.
💡 Travel Tips
✔ Pre-booking is recommended, especially in peak seasons (October–March).
✔ Arrive early for briefing and equipment fitting.
✔ Carry swimwear, towel, and dry clothes.
✔ Non-swimmers are welcome – no prior experience needed.
✔ Medical clearance may be required for some programs.
💸 Diving Programs & Prices
✅ For Certified Divers
| Program | Duration | Dives | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Diving | 1 Day | 2 | 5000 |
| Fun Diving – Wall/Wreck Add-on | 1 Day | – | +500 |
| Equipment Hire | 1 Day | 2 | 1000 |
| Nitrox Cylinder Hire | 1 Day | 1 | 500 |
| Refresher (on boat) | 2 hrs | 0 | 1500 |
| Refresher (pool + theory) | 3 hrs | 0 | 2500 |
| Adventure Dive Upgrade | 2 hrs | 1 | 1500 |
🏊 For Non-Swimmers
| Program | Duration | Dives | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba (Pool Only) | Half Day | 1 | 3950 |
| Discover Scuba Diving (Pool + Sea) | 1 Day | 1 | 7900 |
| Pictures (DSD) | Included | – | Included |
| Equipment | – | – | Included |
🎓 PADI Certification Courses
| Course | Duration | Dives | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scuba Diver Course | 2–3 Days | 2 | 17500 |
| Scuba Diver Upgrade | 2 Days | 2 | 16500 |
| Open Water Diver | 4 Days | 4 | 26500 |
| Advanced Open Water | 2–3 Days | 5 | 19900 |
| Rescue Diver | 4 Days | 4 | 27000 |
| EFR First Aid | 1 Day | 0 | 9900 |
📦 Combo Packages
| Package | Duration | Dives | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water + Advanced OW | 6 Days | 9 | 41900 |
| Rescue Diver + EFR | 4 Days | 4 | 35500 |
| Rescue + EFR + Nitrox | 4 Days | 4 | 45000 |
| Full Course + 6 Fun Dives | 16 Days | 20 | 82000 |