Goa is known for its world famous beaches. Apart from Goa, Kerala is also known for its beaches, Kovalam is most famous of all. We are always keen to sample the best beaches of India for our India travelers. Our endeavor is to give our clients energetic and relaxing moments on a beautiful beach. We have summarized the following some of the most happening beaches of India.
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Anjuna Beach, Goa
Anjuna Beach of Goa is one of the most popular beaches of Goa. The important reason to visit this beach is to dance and lay on this. There is a famous flea market, a major shopping hangout here, beside the beach.
A number of tourists flock here to visit this charming site. Apart from that taking a long walk in the moon light and seeing the spectacular sight of sun setting are something that is loved may many visitors.
The tourist season at this beach starts in November and continues through the Christmas, New Year and beyond. It is recommended to visit here in non- tourists season to the visitors who want relaxed trip.
Baga Beach, Goa
Baga Beach, is 10-km west of Mapusa, is an extension of Calangute beach. The sight s at this beach is very exotic. The atmosphere is quiet and aloof. It is very popular among international tourists. It is good for water sports and angling. It has the best range of restaurants; a candlelight dinner at the beachside is arranged as per the requests of the tourists’. Tourists flock here for its lively nightlife.
Calangute Beach, Goa
Calangute beach is one of the famous beaches of Goa. There are good shopping options at this beach. There is a wide range of shopping articles such as handicrafts of Kashmir, boutiques, Himalayan curios and jewellery etc. Apart from that quality textile product from Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka are worth purchasing, but bargaing is advised as the same products are easily available cheap on Wednesdays at flea market. This beach is ample enough to accommodate the big numbers of tourists. At Calangute the travelers may also enjoy water sports such as Parasailing, Surfing, and Wind Surfing. The nightlife at Calangute is relatively calm and cool.
Moreover, the popular Kerkar Art Gallery hosts the night of Indian music and dance, weekly, besides paintings and sculptures of various talented, upcoming artists of Goa.
Dona Paula Beach, Goa
The Dona Paula beach is popularly known as “Lovers Paradise” as per the folklore that the daughter of the viceroy had fallen in love with a poor fisherman, having faced objections from her family about it she jumped of the cliff. It is seven kilometers from Panjim. It is known for its romantic environs. It is good for water sports on clear waters. It offers motar boat rides and ideal sunrays for sunbath altogether.
Apart from that there are other places of interests such as The Reis Magos Church; one of the oldest churches of Goa, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary: around nine kilometers from the beach and National Oceanography Institute.
There is large number of shops located along the beachside selling straw hats, lace handkerchiefs, and spices apart from Goa’s liquor specialties Feni and port wine. For Indian handicrafts and jewellery, visit the Indian Arts Emporium in Dona Paula.
Marina Beach, Chennai
Marina Beach is the longest beach of India. It is one of the longest beaches of Asia. It is located on the eastern part of Chennai. It is fascinating to watch sun set and rise from this beach. The undercurrent is very strong at this beach. In the evening the beach is crowed with activities.
There are also facilities of pony rides at the beach site. There is an aquarium close to the beach with the collection of tropical sea fishes and fresh water fishes. The traveler may have a chance to have a closer look at the aquatic life.
Marari Beach, Kerala
This beach is comparatively new to the tourists. It is a place to simply sit and relax, enjoy watching the sun set and at the end of the day a leisurely dinner. You may also call Marari as one of the lesser known beaches of India.
Gopalpur on Sea, Orissa
Gopalpur on sea is situated around 180 Kms. from Bhuvneshwar. It is one of the oldest beaches of Orissa, It is located around sixteen kilometers from Berhampur. It is comparatively small beach. Gopalpur-on-Sea is a surfer’s delight and excellent for sailing. This beach is yet to be explored to its fullest extent. This is very quiet and cool beach in the lap of nature. If the traveler is looking for a relaxing holiday, then it is the perfect beach, fairly isolated and undisturbed. The famous Chilika Lake is situated at a distance of 45-km from Gopalpur, attracts large number of migratory birds.
Kovalam Beach, Kerala
This famous beach of Kerala is situated on the Malabar Coast, a small village of Kovalam. It is known for its beautiful and secluded beaches in the world. It has become one of the most popular beaches in India. The word meaning of Kovalam is “a grove of coconut trees”.
The beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts, such as. “The Lighthouse Beach”, most popular one situated at the extreme south, the middle beach is called “Hawah” and “Samudra” situated at the extreme North. Kovalam is ideal for water sports such as kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing. At Kovalam, seafood including lobsters available at the beach-side restaurants.
