Butterfly Valley
Why dive here
With 364+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dugongs, eagle rays and giant moray eels - Butterfly Valley offers some of Lakshadweep's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Butterfly Valley, off Lakshadweep, is a straightforward dive, topping out at 23 metres. It’s ideal for newer divers getting comfortable in the Indian Ocean. We’ve found it’s a good spot to simply cruise along, often seeing smaller reef fish darting between the corals. It’s not a site for big pelagics, but a pleasant, easy dive.
Typical Butterfly Valley Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Butterfly Valley
Dive shops near Butterfly Valley
View all dive centres in LakshadweepReviews for Butterfly Valley
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Butterfly Valley
Butterfly Valley Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Butterfly Valley, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.98, 72.27) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.2–30.8°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
5.53 m/s
10.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
Plan & book
Ways to dive Lakshadweep, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in LakshadweepPlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Lakshadweep.
Search stays in LakshadweepDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Butterfly Valley
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.