Beautiful Beaches In India

Radhanagar Beach- Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

With some of the finest beaches of the country in its arms, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is best known for its pristine surroundings and untouched natural beauty. The Radhanagar Beach on the Havelock Island is the most popular tourist attraction of Andaman and Nicobar Island. It has been bestowed with the precious ‘Asia’s best beach’ award by Time Magazine. This exotic virgin beach has white sand and turquoise blue water and a lot of peace and serenity, making it an ideal spot for sea bathing and sun-basking. The beach however is off limits for adventure freaks as no water sports are allowed here and even though swimming is permitted, it is only between 8 AM and 4 PM. Best time to go: November – April

Agonda beach- Goa

What is that you like the most about ‘Goa’? The long and crowded stretch of beaches, late night parties, tasty cuisines, or the water sports activities. Goa has everything to satisfy the hungry beach lovers. It also has some very serene beaches for people who like to stay away from the beach side hustle and bustle. Agonda Beach is an isolated stretch of sealine located on the outskirts of Goa that helps you to relax amid natural wonders like , soft warm sand and turquoise blue water. It has plenty of beach side accommodations, mostly huts for tourists to relax and enjoy the stillness of nature. Agonda is gaining popularity lately and a lot of hotels, souvenir stalls, and restaurants are coming up in site. It is undoubtedly one of the best beaches in Goa. Best time to go: November- April

Cavelossim Beach- Goa

Another destination for beach vacations in India lies in the serenity of Goa between the beautiful Sal River and Arabian Sea. Yes we are talking about the beautiful ‘Cavelossim Beach’ surrounded with a variety of flora including rich palm trees, casuarinas vegetation, and paddy fields. This serene beach in Goa attracts tourists with activities such as sun bathing, sun basking, dolphin trips, sunset cruise, and shopping. One can select from a wide range of Indian crafts and gift items and carry them as souvenirs to their native land from the colorful bazaars that surround this beautiful beach. There are a lot of luxury hotels and beach resorts on Cavelossim Beach and the tourists can easily get accommodation in these hotels to spend some memorable time with their family or friends. Best time to go: November- April

Mandrem Beach- North Goa

This exotic untouched and virgin beach is the best-kept secret on the north Goan coast that you might find hard to stay away from. Mandrem Beach is a perfect beach destination for people who want to spend a laid back and peaceful day on the shoreline while indulging in activities like yoga, meditation, beach walk, spas and massage. Unlike many busy and bustling beaches of Goa, Mandrem is a peaceable beach spot, which can make you feel like you have your own beach with very less people around. If you love swimming and surfing, then the beautiful waves in the sea will add to your fun factor. Mandrem Beach is one of the best places to visit in Goa and also the most beautiful. Best time to go: November- April

Benaulim Beach- South Goa

Looking for a place to relax, relax, and relax? Benaulim Beach is where you can go! This exotic piece of nature is the most beautiful site located in South Goa, which is 41 kms away from Panji, popular for its history and also beauty. It is said that Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, once shot an arrow, which landed at Benaulim Beach shifting back the hills hence forming the Konkan. This place was named Banavli (ban means arrow) after this incidant; however, later the Portuguese changed it to Benaulim. The beach has a special image among the locals who keep visiting it to indulge in various recreational activities such as beach walk, seabathing sun basking, while enjoying drinks and snacks in the nearby beach shacks. The place is equally popular for its delectable sea food, dolphin spotting trips, boat rides, and water sports like parasailing, jet skiing, and wind surfing. Best time to go: November to April

Candolim Beach, Goa

The white sandy Candolim Beach of Goa is one of the India’s best beach holiday destinations for honeymoon couples as it offers everything from water sports to fishing to yoga and meditation to massage to colorful bazaars to luscious sea food; and of course there are the famous beach parties as well. This beautiful beach destination looks even more appealing with large scrub-covered dunes in between the sea water and shore, a church, and a lighthouse, which has been a part of attraction here. Candolim Beach is also recognized for the presence of Aguada Fort, built by the Portuguese way back in 1912 for fortifying against the Dutch and the Maratha invaders. It has a good number of hotels, beach resorts and some very soothing spa and massage parlours. Best time to go: November to April

Puri Beach- Orissa

One of the major attractions of Orissa, Puri Beach continues to be a sacred venue for an endless number of pilgrims who visit the place to pay homage to Lord Jaganath. This beautiful palm-fringed beach lies on the fine white sands and rolls in from the Bay of Bengal, making it one of the favorite spots for both Indian and foreign beach lovers. Located at a distance of 35 kms from the Sun Temple and 65 kms from Bhubaneshwar, the beach at Puri offers a unique opportunity to witness the beautiful sunrise and the sunset at the same place. The visitors can see a fishing village along the coast and enjoy sea food prepared with rich catch like prawn, pamphlets, and other exclusive fishes. Best time to go: Anytime of the year

Varca Beach- Goa

Another addition to the list of most exotic beahces of Goa is Varca Beach, which is located at a distance of 2 kms from Benaulim Beach. This soft sandy beach is one among the popular beaches to visit in India, and is marked by a number of wooden boats, fishnets, and shacks offering tourists a wonderful time. Unlike other beaches of Goa, Varca is less crowded with plenty of food joints serving a wide variety of delicacies, including sea food. It is the perfect destination for people who are looking for tranquility and serenity while having the most delicious cuisine at a beach restaurant or watching dolphins and enjoying drinks. Best time to go:November- April

Elephanta Beach, Havelock Island- Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Popular for activities such as snorkelling, sun basking, sea bathing, beach walking, etc. the beautiful and virgin beach destination Elephanta is located in Havelock Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This sparkling beach spot embrace some of the vibrant coral reefs that push out sapphire colored waters with mild waves, making the experience even more delightful. Elephanta Beach looks its best during spring time when nature is in full bloom and snorkelling becomes even more enjoyable. Most people visit this beach to relax; some to enjoy a picnic lunch with family and friends, and many simply to watch the colorful corals under the sea water. Now, it depends on you….which activity you would like to carry out during your beach vacation. Best time to go:October- May

Yarada Beach, Visakhapatnam- Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh too is gifted with many exotic beaches that share their shoreline with Bay of Bengal, similar to Orissa. Yarada Beach is one among the many beautiful and unspoiled beaches of Andhra Pradesh, which aren’t famous for parties or water sports activities but for their beauty and serenity. Unlike Goa and Kerala, Andhra don’t have many late night beach parties or five star properties, but it has the second-largest coastline and the longest beach road in the country. Located at a distance of 15 km from Visakhapatnam, Yarada is a pristine and uninterrupted coastline, which leads to Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse which sits atop Black Mores Hill. Best time to go: October- March

Arambol Beach- North Goa

Considered to be a heaven for the hippies, Arambol Beach embrace some of the best natural attractions even when there are no no resorts or classy hotels on the beach side. The place is untouched and serene with just a few basic guesthouses, and some standard hotels and huts on the sealine. The visitors love it this way and feel happy indulging in simple activities like swimming, sun basking, beach walking, etc. Other attractions at Arambol Beach are paragliding from the cliffs that surrounds the beach, dolphin watching boat trips, and shopping from coloful beach bazaars that sells clothes, bikinis, junk jewelry, and handicrafts. One can also find some good cafes along the beach side, which offer tasty delicacies from Italy, Goa, and India. Best time to go:November- March

Dhanushkodi Beach, Ramesawaram- Tamil Nadu

There is not much to see in Dhanushkodi other than the beach and sand, which stretches across a wide range covering maximum area of the place. Bordered by the Bay of Bengal from one side and the Indian Ocean from the other, Dhanushkodi located 20 kilometres away from Rameshwaram, gives a visual treat to tourists with the incredibly beautiful views of the turquoise blue sea. Dhanushkodi Beach is the the closest point from Sri Lanka and it is also believed to be the same place where Lord Rama along with Lord Hanuman and his army built the famous ‘Setu’ bridge to reach Lanka. Once a flourishing town Dhanushkodi was devastated by a cyclone in 1964, washing away the entire village, but, the tourists still visit this place to see the remains of the town and enjoy the indescribable beauty of its beaches. Best time to go: October to April

Palolem Beach- South Goa

Enclosed by thick coconut palms and surrounded by clear sea blue water, the picturesque Palolem Beach is undeniably the state’s most beautiful beach. Mostly covered with beach huts, boats and fish nets, this beautiful sealine stretches across miles and looks shady and semi-circle shaped with diverse variety of flora. This beautiful beach spot offers different atmospheres to diverse tourists- It has the most serene and prestine north stretch for quieter and laid back people, crowded and action-packed beach center for families and backpackers, and party filled south zone for hippies and partygoers. Other than this, people can indulge in dolphin spotting, fishing, boat riding, shopping, and massaging activities at Palolem Beach. Best time to go: October to March