

Best for advanced divers, 8-35m, boat entry, strong current.
Kalhahandhi Kandu, also known as Pannettone, is a complex dive site in the Ari Atoll featuring a reef, wall, and pinnacle topography. This drift dive requires boat access and is suited for advanced divers due to strong currents and depths ranging from 8 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Divers should be prepared for deep water, strong currents, and potential thermoclines. The site is a challenging environment that demands experience in drift diving techniques. Typical dive times at this location are approximately 50 minutes.
3.80210, 72.71060
The site is named for the conical shape of the pinnacle.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
8-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and deep water conditions.
The depth ranges from 8 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Divers should be aware of the deep water, strong currents, and potential thermoclines.
Diving at Kalhahandhi Kandu (Pannettone) in South Ari Atoll requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kalhahandhi Kandu (Pannettone) in South Ari Atoll. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Kalhahandhi Kandu (Pannettone) in South Ari Atoll are January, February, March, and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kalhahandhi Kandu (Pannettone) in South Ari Atoll can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Kalhahandhi Kandu (Pannettone) in South Ari Atoll typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.