Have you always wanted to try scuba diving but aren’t ready to commit to a full certification course? Discover Scuba Diving in Pokhara is the ideal introduction for beginners. This half-day adventure lets you explore the underwater world safely—without prior experience, exams, or long classroom sessions.
Located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, Pokhara offers a truly unique scuba diving environment. The scenic rivers provide calm conditions, making it one of the best places in Nepal for first-time divers.
Constant water temperature of 27–28°C (80–82°F)
Excellent underwater visibility
Maximum depth of 30 feet (9 meters)
Professional supervision at all times
Your dive is conducted under the direct guidance of a certified instructor from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), ensuring international safety standards.
The Discover Scuba Diving program in Pokhara takes approximately 3 to 4 hours and operates during the best seasons:
February to April
September to November
Before entering the water, your instructor will provide a short but comprehensive safety briefing. You’ll learn:
Basic scuba equipment usage
Essential underwater communication signals
Important safety guidelines
What to expect during your dive
There are no classroom lectures, no swimming pool training, and no exams—just a straightforward, guided underwater adventure.
This experience is perfect if you:
Want to try scuba diving before enrolling in a full PADI certification
Are traveling in Pokhara and looking for a unique adventure
Prefer a safe, beginner-friendly introduction to diving
Want a once-in-a-lifetime underwater experience in Nepal
If you’re ready to take your first breath underwater, Discover Scuba Diving in Pokhara offers the perfect balance of excitement, safety, and simplicity. Whether you continue toward certification or simply enjoy this one-time experience, it’s an unforgettable way to explore Nepal from a completely different perspective.
Outline Itinerary
Price Details.
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Detail Itinerary.
07:30 AM Transfer to dive site from hotel.
08.00 AM Reach the river dive site where your PADI Instructor will be waiting for you.
08.15 AM Your Instructor will give you a short dive briefing.
08.30 AM Your Instructor will help you put on the equipment before jumping in the water for your first training dive of the trip and the training begins.
09.15 AM Once the training is complete and you are comfortable with the equipment and water you will be provided with refreshment.
09.30 AM On instructor’s decision you will be taken for the first dive into the depth of the river to explore the underwater world. The maximum depth is 30ft.
10.15 AM When you arrive back from your dive a refreshment will be waiting for you.
10.30 AM 2nd dive of the trip will be done for another forty five minutes.
11.15 PM Back onboard and time to reflect on the diving with your Instructor.
11.30 PM Transfer back to your hotel.
AFTERNOON DIVE:
12:00 PM Transfer to dive site from hotel.
12.30 PM You have to reach the river dive site where your PADI Instructor will be waiting for you.
12.45 AM Your Instructor will give you a short dive briefing.
01.00 PM Your Instructor will help you put on the equipment before jumping in the water for your first training dive of the trip and the training begins.
01.45 AM Once the training is complete and you are comfortable with the equipment and water you will be provided with refreshment.
02.00 AM On instructor decision you will be taken into the depth of the river to explore the underwater world. The maximum depth is 30ft.
02.45 AM When you arrive back from your dive a refreshment will be waiting for you.
03.00 AM 2nd dive of the trip will be done for another half an hour.
03.45 PM Back onboard and time to reflect on the diving with your Instructor.
04.00 PM Transfer back to your hotel.
