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Official Lakshadweep scuba brochure listing Grand Canyon and Bangaram.
Dive Spot Guide•
Grand Canyon
Bangaram wall-and-canyon dive with pelagic life
Boat-access Bangaram dive with a shallow start, sloping walls, fan corals, and a pelagic-leaning profile that rewards calm conditions.
About Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon is a Bangaram wall-and-canyon dive with a shallow start, long drop-offs, and a nearby pinnacle that makes the topography feel dramatic without being a flat reef. The site suits divers who want a pelagic-leaning profile with fan corals and high-relief structure rather than a lagoon-style day. Plan a boat day and use calm conditions to get the best read on the walls.
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Research Estimate At Grand Canyon
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Where Is Grand Canyon?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Grand Canyon Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 60m
Depth Note
Shallow reef to ~10 m, sandy slope to ~31 m, then wall down to ~60 m; canyon feature around ~45 m deep near a pinnacle.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef into a sandy slope and steep walls with pelagic action; best when seas are calm and the water is clear.
Safety & Access At Grand Canyon
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Depths extend to about 60 m and the canyon feature reaches around 45 m, so depth management and appropriate training are important.
Access Restrictions
Lakshadweep travel requires an entry permit, and access runs through Agatti-to-island transfer logistics.
Legal Notes
Indian and foreign visitors need an entry permit before traveling to Lakshadweep.
Local Intel For Grand Canyon
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Profile includes a shallow reef, a sandy slope to around 31 m, and a wall dropping to about 60 m, with a nearby pinnacle creating a canyon down to roughly 45 m.
Freediving
The shallow start can work for advanced freedivers in calm water, but the walls and canyon are mainly a scuba feature.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here; the full profile lives on the walls and canyon.
Wildlife at Grand Canyon
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Grand Canyon
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Grand Canyon
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
