Dream – as you soak in the sunrise from the beach, Swimming in the turquoise blue waters, circumscribed by a massive lagoon, seeing the sunset and moonrise from the same beach is a thing dreams are made of – A day on a beach in India.
India with a coastline of 7,517 km, is a Peninsula, surrounded by water on its three sides, washed by the azure waters of the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Indian Ocean to the south with the archipelagos of the islands.
India’s shorelines are endowed with clear blue seas lapping against pristine golden sandy beaches, tropical palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze- an enchanting beauty that is reflected in its undulating geography, making it an ideal vantage point to watch the sun rising from the Bay of Bengal to dipping into the waters of the Arabian sea which makes Indian beach vacation a dreamy holiday escape.
Beaches stroke both the Eastern and the Western coasts of the Indian peninsula and accordingly, Indiaatour will take you to these beaches along the exotic shoreline for high-spirited experiences .
Western Coastline Of India
The Western Coast of India runs along the Arabian sea and is embedded with a number of beautiful beaches on the Kutch, the Konkan Coast and the Kannada Coast. Running along the southern tip of Kutch is the Mandvi Beach with golden-brown sprawl of sand and tranquil seashore leading to the salty waters of the Arabian Sea. Spot one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in Somnath, situated in Gujarat, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Somnath is the city of temples and decent beaches offering different amusements and watersports. Infuse yourself in Portuguese history at a tiny island of Diu, where one can feel the exquisite balance of dazzling sun, sand, sea and swaying palms.
Drive towards the Konkan Coast to the small coastal town of Maharashtra- Alibag,enjoy a lazy beach vacation at this colonial village.Next would be, Dapoli – along with a beautiful view of archaeological sites,temples, caves, seaforts and hot springs it is another popular beach destination in Maharashtra. Unwind yourself in the the port city Ratnagiri circumscribed by the serene beauty of Sahyadri hills and virginal white beaches. Sitting in the south Konkan region of Maharashtra is a clean and sandy Tarkarli beach, situated in the confluence of the River Karli and the Arabian Sea. Along with the crystal clear waters of the beach, it also offers various water sports activities and scuba diving. Explore the beach capital of India- Goa, brimmed with adventure sports, beach life and a delicious mix of Indian and Portuguese cultures make it a hub for every enthusiastic traveller. Visit the “Lover’s paradise”- the Dona paula beach, relax under the beach shacks of Vagator beach, see the olive ridley turtles on the Galgibaga beach or experience the best Goan beach life at the “Queen of beaches”- Calangute beach with lounge chairs, dazzling sunshine and smooth silky waves striking the shore. Else, feel the hippie trail in the night at Anjuna Beach.
Sitting on the Kannada Coast is the mesmerising town of Karnataka – Gokarna, blessed with serene beaches and captivating beauty. The beach is in close proximity to another famous attraction, the Mahabaleshwara Temple.
Eastern Coastline Of India
The Eastern Coastline of India consists of the Utkal Coast and Northern Circars running along the Bay Of Bengal. Starting with Sagardwip or Sagar Island ,lies 100 kilometres away from Kolkata on the continental shelf of Bay Of Bengal, covered with Sundarban vegetation , it is a small isolated beach to rejuvenate yourself. Explore one of the best coastal towns of the Utkal Coast – Digha, here one can explore extensive aquatic diversity, shallow waters with palm-lined sandy beaches. Visit one of the rare beaches in the world that offers the picturesque view of both sunrise and sunset- the Bakkhali beach of West Bengal. Bakkhali is located on one of the many deltaic islands spread across southern Bengal into the vast expanse of Bay of Bengal.
Moving ahead to the Northern Circars, Jagannath Puri is one of the Char dhams (“four abodes”) sitting on the coastal strip of Odisha. Puri is famous for its Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Rath Yatra, and golden yellow sand beaches. Go for a leisurely stroll along the beach of Konark, also called Chandrabhaga Beach. Konak, famous for UNESCO Heritage site of Sun Temple, has the lengthy stretch of sylvan sands and soothing blue sea rushing in. A light house, close by Chandrabhaga is an added attraction to this place.
Southern Most Coastline Of India
The Southern Coastline of India runs from the Coromandel Coast in the east to Malabar Coast of the West, from Bay Of Bengal to Arabian Sea.
Starting from the Coromandel coast shore Temple Beach of Mahabalipuram, included in the Heritage Project of UNESCO. It is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India overlooking the shore of Bay of Bengal. For a secluded and relaxing time while you capture the most stunning view of the ocean and sunrise ,head to Pondicherry. The town offers a number of best beaches like Paradise beach, rock beach, Mahe beach etc. Sit on the shore of any beach and enjoy the cool breeze in this former French colony.
Exploring the South-west coast of India- the Malabar coast has the best beaches of India. Kovalam In Kerala is a town with a lot of stepped temples and three beautiful beaches – Lighthouse beach, Hawah Beach and Samudra beach surrounded by thick groves of coconut trees. Visit another enchanting beach village in Kerala – Mararikulam, where one lives in the pristine untouched beauty of nature in every form. The village imbibes shimmering waves in the vast Arabian sea, white golden sands against the picturesque romantic atmosphere, ideal for family outings too. Drive along the Arabian Sea at Muzhappilangad Beach, famous for being Kerala’s only drive-in beach and swimmers paradise as the black rocks protect the beach from deep currents.
Cradled by the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, sitting at the southernmost tip of our Indian peninsula is Kanyakumari, the only place where you can relish in the beauty of sunset in Arabian Sea and sunrise from the waters of the Bay of Bengal in India. Another rare sight of unique grandeur is that one can view both the sun and the moon facing each other on the same horizon on full moon night. Kanayakumari is also famous, as Swami Vivekananda spent a substantial amount of time meditating here.
Islands Coastline Of India
The beautiful country India has more than 1300 off-shore islands, the two major groups of islands are the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. Covered with thick evergreen forests, swaying palms, indigenous tribe and island’s undulation makes Andaman and Nicobar a perfect beach destination
Havelock Island offers perfect silky white beaches, shallow waters and rich corals. One can involve themselves in adventurous sports like snorkelling, scuba diving etc. The Radhanagar beach of the island is one of the best beaches in India and lies at the south coast of the island. Walk through the white sandbar beach, watching blue sea on both sides,that appears only in the low tides connecting twin islands of Ross Island & Smith Island. Appreciate the beautiful sandy beaches fringed with green canopy of the rain-fed forests at the beaches of Swaraj Dweep. Surf at Butler Bay beach in Little Andaman island whose waves make it the best surfing destination in India.
Explore the coral Islands of India, away in emerald waters of the Arabian Sea is an archipelago of 36 islands- Lakshadweep. The tiniest Union Territory of India, is home to
the most alluring beaches. Feel away on a teardrop shaped island’s natural beach beauty – Bangaram Beach. Coast adorned with swaying coconut palms , glittering sand, large coral reefs with a wide variety of chirping birds can simply load your camera upto brim. Feel the adrenaline rush in your veins by doing jetskiing, kayaking and other adventurous water sports at Kavaratti Island beach.One can visit Marine aquarium and Urja Mosque at Kavaratti. Go for a leisure stroll along the shoreline on the Kadmat island, ideal for sea diving, snorkelling and grasping the beauty of underwater reefs. Explore the jewel of Lakshadweep – Agatti Beach with its shining waters, sail on glass-bottom boats to catch a view of various zooplanktons and phytoplanktons in the sea.
You want a beach holiday to relax and recharge your batteries or to soak up the sun or to rejuvenate yourself in the calmness of the sand struck by the sound of waves, you are a hard core adventurer or a party animal, Indiaatour offers you a wide array of beach destinations soak the pleasure. Wanting to sojourn in a beach resort with your family or on a private beach villas for your honeymoon escape, Indiaatour helps you with tailor-made beach vacation packages throughout India.