Beaches, Water

For most people when one thinks of vacationing, spending time lazily on the sandy golden beaches, ocean waves crashing and the wind sweeping our face is what comes to mind immediately.

One of the most relaxing experiences one can have is spending time leisurely with your family collecting shells and starfish on the beach. A beach is the sandy, pebbly, or rocky shore of a body of water. There are different kinds of beaches and this depends on the location where one is situated.

Beaches provide many recreational opportunities for millions of people. Boating, fishing, swimming, walking, beachcombing, bird-watching, and sunbathing are among the common activities beachgoers enjoy. Beaches also provide some protection to residents living near the ocean by acting as a buffer against the high winds and waves of powerful storms or rough seas.

A country with a diverse coastline as India is home to some of the most scenic and heavenly beaches in the world. Some of the beaches in India like in Goa, Pondicherry and Kerala are completely fresh pristine beaches. We take you through some of the top beaches in the country. Here we give you a brief on some of the top beaches in India.

Goa the state of India has some of the most famous beaches of the world. Most of the Goan beaches are famous for their serenity, golden sands and turquoise clean waters. Travelers from around the world flock to this tourist destination to spend time on these golden beaches away from the hustle and bustle of life. The beaches of South Goa are less crowded and peaceful especially for honeymoon couples. North Goa also has some beaches which are sun kissed and full of life. Some of the popular beaches are Calangute, Candolim, Anjuna, Baga, Bogomola etc.

Lakshwadeep is a joy to travel to some of the most mesmerizing beaches of India at the Lakshwadeep islands. May to September is the best time to visit these groups of islands. The most popular beaches amongst these are the Bangaram & Kadmat beaches. Most of these beaches provide ample opportunity for divers and people who like to hammock under the shade of cool palm trees.

Tarkali is the beach with pristine sapphire blue water is located at the convergence of the Karli river and the Arabian sea.This beach is a popular beach in the Konkan coastline of India and is commonly known as the Queen beach of Sindhudarg. There are a number of beach activities to do like Scuba diving, snorkeling, diving etc.

Pondicherry is a tourist’s paradise like Goa. But not many people are aware of the wonderful un-spoilt beaches in this Union Territory. These beaches are ideal for sunbathing, swimming and strolling on the golden sands. Most of the beaches in Pondicherry have cafes, resorts, disc and bars attached which makes a trip to this place alluring. Some of these beaches are Auroville, Promanade, Karaikal, Mahe and Plage Paradiso.

Kovalam is one of the famous beaches in God’s Own Country. Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach. The three beaches which make up the Kovalam beach are Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach and Samudra Beach. There are a number of resorts and shacks on the Kovalam beach.

The list is endless but these beaches are a must on every tourist itinerary. So make up your mind to go for a beach holiday where you can relax under the cool shade of palm trees, or indulge yourself in seafood cuisine or just blissfully unwind listening to the sound of the ocean while sipping your favorite drink. So go ahead rejuvenate and enjoy your day of fun in the sun!