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Log This Dive

NILGIRI

The Nilgiri wreck is one of our absolute favourites along the Hikkaduwa coast, and it’s a site we think often gets overlooked. Dropping down to 37 metres, this isn't a shallow splash. The tug vessel, built in '76, flipped over back in '97, and now she sits upside down, which is what makes her so interesting. That inverted position means you're not just swimming over the deck; you're often finning along what was once the hull, now an artificial reef. We love pushing into the stern, where the prop shaft usually leads into a dark, inviting space. Look for batfish hanging around the superstructure and plenty of fusiliers darting through the broken sections. Visibility can be a bit hit-and-miss, often settling around 10-15 metres, but on a good day, when the sun penetrates, the sight of the wreck stretching out below is genuinely impressive. It suits experienced divers comfortable with depth and wreck penetration, and for those who appreciate a wreck with a bit of a story and an unusual orientation.