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Situated along the outer reef of Kavaratti Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, Wall of Wonder is a dramatic drop-off plunging into open ocean. The vertical reef structure is blanketed with hard coral formations, sea fans, and sponges. Divers drift along the wall face while keeping one eye on the crevices for macro life and the other on the blue for pelagic visitors patrolling the drop-off.
Sheer coral wall covered in large gorgonian fans and soft corals
Regular encounters with green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the upper reef edge
Chances to spot cruising pelagic predators like trevally and reef sharks off the wall
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Operations pause during the southwest monsoon between June and September due to rough sea conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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