Beaches are the best holiday destinations, aren’t they? Whether it’s sunny, rainy, windy – watching the beautiful waves lash against the shores, enjoying a candle light dinner in a shack, or even indulging in water sports, beaches are an attractive tourist destination. India’s 6000 km long coastline is home to some exotic beaches. Check out the top 10 beaches in India you must visit.
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Top Beaches in India
1) Vagator Beach
A favourite among most visitors in Goa! What makes it unique from Goa’s 40+ beaches? The fact that its very beautiful and scenic with white sands, trees and some rocks. It is laid back compared to other Goa beaches and water sports are big here. A hot tourist destination, Goa is filled with thousands of tourists during New Year.
2) Candolim Beach
Yet another of Goa’s beaches you mustn’t miss. Candolim is neat(which is a huge bonus), sparcely crowded and beautiful with shrub-covered dunes. Don’t miss the Aguada fort right next to the beach. It is quiet and peaceful and the sea food in the shacks is oh-so yummy!
3) Karaikal Beach, Pondicherry
Karaikal beach is secluded, with white sands, calm waters and many resorts and cottages nearby. You can stay in one of them and get quick access to the beach and view the rising sun. You can also enjoy boating in the beautiful backwaters of the Arasalar. The best part of this pristine beach is the point where the river Arasalar meets the Bay of Bengal.
4) Havelock Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
If your idea of a beach holiday is a quiet, quiet beach on a secluded island, don’t ever miss the Havelock Islands. Now, the Andamans are one of the few tropical islands untouched by commercialization, so its supremely peaceful and beautiful. Beach No.7(all beaches have numbers here) in Havelock has the secluded hotel Barefoot. Stay here if you are prepared to put away mobiles, laptops(poor signals), listen to nocturnal animal calls from the forest and go diving to spot colourful corals.
5) Kovalam Beach, Kerala
Love surfing? Then visit the stunning Kovalam Beach in Kerala and join the Kovalam Surf Club. Unlike Goa, there are no parties here. It’s rugged, laid-back and relaxed. The Kovalam beach is dotted with resorts and exotic eats. The palm fringed bays, the blue waters and the beautiful sunset – don’t miss any of these!
6) Varkala Beach, Kerala
If you are looking for a quiet beach away from the crowds at Kovalam, this beach is the best bet! It is extremely clean, and prices are much more affordable than Kovalam. Varkala beach is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. The beach is famous for its New Year’s Eve parties with fun rides, cheap souvenirs’ etc. The evening views of the sunset are a feast to the eyes. There are several small restaurants near and around the beach, which attracts the maximum visitors.
7) Calungute, Goa
If you want to check out the most popular beach in Goa, this will win hands down! Yes, Calungute is the most popular beach in Goa and flooded with tourists throughout the year. The shacks here are great. Relaxing in a chair, to the sound of waves with the moon in the background, and some awesome seafood! What more can one ask for? There are water sports options available like banana ride, jet skiing and parasailing. If you want to see the desi crowd from throughout India, it’s the best place.
8) Bangaram Beach, Lakshadweep
This beach is pristine and amazingly beautiful. Bangaram Island is not an inhabited island; it is just a resort. Lovely blue waters, with good tents, beautiful sunrise, you can see fishes on the beach in the transparent waters. Waves recede by dusk and kayaking and fishing is good around that time. Don’t miss the shipwreck snorkeling experience!
9) Ullal Beach, Mangalore
Ullal beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the 320 km stretch of Karnataka. A neat sea shore, glazy sun reflections and appropriate weather are the highlights that make Ullal Beach a real treat for sea lovers. Ullal Beach is just 5km away from the beautiful city of Mangalore. Watch out for this beach during your visit to Mangalore.
This completes the list of top beaches in India. For more details, you can always chck travel blogs and reviews before you zero in on a holiday.