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| Sugary-golden sand under your feet, lush coconut groves gently swaying in the wind, azure waters shimmering in the tropical sun, the blue skies dotted with cotton candy clouds – it’s only in Indian beaches where you can find these picture-post card views. We have painstakingly selected a few beaches that are branded the most popular in India to help you make the best out of your beach vacation. |
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Anjuna Beach (Goa):
| Anjuna beach is the place to be for the ‘happy-go-lucky’ – who cares only for dancing and lazing around in the tropical sun. Highly reputed as the hippy hang out of the 70’s, the beach lures travelers who have ‘freaking-out’ high in their agenda. With the swaying coconut palms and the soft white sand, the beach gives off a heavenly feel, which is seldom encountered in other beaches in the north coast of India. |
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Marina Beach (Tamil Nadu, Chennai): |
| With a coastline stretch of about 12 km, Marina beach is the largest in India and the second largest in the world. Marked as one of the major surf breaks in the country, this golden sand beach attracts tourists and water enthusiasts in plenty. Apart from the horde of beach sports, one can also engage in sightseeing here – some of the most prominent building and sculptures in Chennai that are historically valued are aligned near Marina beach. |
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Kanyakumari (Tamilnadu): |
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| Situated at the southernmost tip of the Indian sub-continent, Kanyakumari beach is the confluence of the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. This unique beach destination is remarkable for its breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Apart from water sports, other highlights of the beach include Vivekananda Rock and the Sangam. |
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Juhu Beach (Mumbai, Maharashtra): |
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| One of the most fascinating of India beaches, Juhu is also one of the most visited beaches along the western coastline of India. Attracting international and domestic tourists alike, the beach is busy all round the year; this makes Juhu unfit for those seeking for a holiday in seclusion. But for beach enthusiasts options are in plenty - from exciting beach sports and entertainments to a peck of local Mumbai food and shopping, the beach plays a complete holiday provider. |
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Pondicherry Beaches: |
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| Exuding the reminiscence of French colonial era, Pondicherry is popular for its quaint beaches, both public and private. Serene and clean surroundings being the common thread, the beaches here are the best means to unwind and relax. Of the beaches – Serenity Beach and Auroville Beach attract international tourists in bulk, though the other beaches are equally pleasant and enjoyable. |
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Kovalam beach (Kerala, Trivandrum): |
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| Kovalam, rated as one of the most spectacular beach paradises in India, lures hordes of tourists from across the globe. Kovalam has three gorgeous crescent shaped beaches lying close to each other videlicet Hawwa, Light House and Samudra. This naturally sheltered beach is ideal for swimming and for indulging in water sports. Kovalam is an ideal beach escapade to relax and pamper yourself under the tropical sun. |
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Marari Beach (Kerala): |
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| This vast stretch of pristine beach, bordered by swaying palmsm, is ideally located at about 60 km to the south of Cochin and is barely an 11 km drive from Alleppey. Breathtakingly gorgeous with its clean sand and serene ambience, the beach is rated among the most beautiful and popular beaches in India. Ideal destination to spend your holidays in seclusion, there are hordes activities to indulge in – right from exciting water sports like surfing, parasailing to swimming, backwater cruising and visits to traditional coir making units. |
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