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Manta Point (Bangaram)

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Bangaram

10.94000°N, 72.29000°E

Sloping reef off Bangaram, Lakshadweep's best-known manta site after the monsoon, with turtles, rays and reef sharks.

Depth
6–23 m
Vis
15–25 m

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Current
variable
Health
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Geo (surface approx.)
10.94000°N, 72.29000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
boat

A sloping reef running from shallow water to the low 20s of metres, where mantas come in to feed and be cleaned after the monsoon. Currents here are stronger than at Bangaram's sheltered lagoon sites, and the slope also attracts eagle rays, turtles and schooling snapper.

Difficulty
advanced

Advanced Open Water (SSI)

Best season
Oct–Mar; mantas most likely Nov–Dec
Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • medium · Stronger currents than nearby sites

Marine life

Typical: reef manta ray, hawksbill turtle, eagle ray, reef shark, snapper, tuna, octopus, triggerfish

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Questions people search

How deep is Manta Point (Bangaram)?

6–23 m.

Is Manta Point (Bangaram) suitable for beginners?

advanced — Advanced Open Water (SSI)

Sources

Where sources disagree

Depth 6–23 m (PADI) vs 'down to 20 m' (SSI). Level and current from SSI alone. X-Ray Mag (2011) reports no confirmed manta cleaning station at Bangaram and only occasional mantas in Nov–Dec. No dive-centre page with site data found.

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