Anjuna Beach Goa

Along its 7000 km of coastline, India boasts of a number of beautiful beaches. The tranquil environment with abundant greenery around is just perfect to relax and refresh the drained mind and body. Lie on the smooth sandy beaches and soak the warmth of the sun or simply take a quiet walk barefooted on these beaches. The calming effect will easily penetrate deep into your body. The vast stretches of sea water have a unique ability to carry away all your worries and heartaches along with its waves. You can also watch the sun rise and set far in the horizon and appreciate the beauty that is reflected as a reflection in the water.

And for all those who are more venturesome and yearn for a lot of challenging activities, the beaches have plethora of options to choose from. Swim along with the waves of the ocean water or dive deep into the water to discover a magnificent and colourful marine world. Also, catch the good waves and duckdive the bigger ones while surfing. Cruising in the ocean water is for those who wish to explore the vastness and deepness of the water body without getting wet.

In brief a beach tour in India will provide every kind of tourist one or the other thing to enjoy, from isolation and opportunity for introspection to action and fun. Take a beach trip to India to actually experience what makes the beaches in India attractive to so many tourists.

Varkala Beach- Kerala

kerala is one of those states in India that defies the belief that attractions cease to have an impact on visitors after a while. Tourists throng to this small state again and again to find something new everytime. At every step, Kerala springs up new surprise and fascinates its guests. One of these significant attraction in Kerala is its beaches. Infact, on its western side, Kerala is bounded by the Arabian Sea and its shoreline extends upto 600 km. It is this shoreline that houses some of the best beaches of the country, or rather of the world.

For some of you, beaches are same everywhere, however, once in Kerala, you will realize that this is not so. Each one of the beach has its own charm and you will be left with a feeling of seeing and experiencing something new everytime.

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam, a tiny little town in the district of Thiruvanantpuram in Kerala, is pretty well known for its beaches. Many ardent admirers of Kovalam ceaselessly project it as the best beach destination of the country. And there is nothing wrong in it given the fact that the number of tourists flocking to spend some time on the beach has been forever on increase.

There are actually three beaches that make Kovalam so popular - the Lighthouse beach, Eve's or Hawa beach and Ashok beach. The Lighthouse beach is the southernmost beach and perhaps the most popular amongst the tourists. A rocky promontory separates it from the second beach, Hawa, which in turn is again disjoint from the third beach, Ashok, by a rocky promontory. Apart from these crescent shaped beach, there are a few other lesser known beaches that are equally beautiful and charming in their appeal. .

The history of the Kovalam states that it was a small fishing village, spotlessly clean, till the time the hippies stepped on it. The pristine beauty of the beach and the sparkling views from the rocky promontory entranced them infinitely and the rest as they say is history. People soon began to pour in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the by now famous beach. Its proximity to the capital city of Thiruvanantpuram also ensured that accessing the beach was not a problem for the enthusiasts.

Pondicherry Beach

The beach-comber and the sun-worshipper have miles of nirvana in Pondicherry .The waters are cool and soothing. The sands clear and sparkling. In splendid seclusion. Quite often, your only company is a lone seagull. Or a sandpiper. Many resorts, cottages, cafes and bars command an excellent view of the sea. Come. Baywatch.


Marina Beach, Chennai

Beaches of Tamil Nadu - Nirvana In The Sun

Without a doubt, the beaches of Tamil Nadu are the most exquisite of all the natural gifts that have been bestowed upon the face of Tamil Nadu. Not long ago these beaches that cover around 900 km of coastline wore a deserted look, but now the story is completely different. These beaches are now hosts to possibly the biggest number of tourists in the entire country with Marina beach and Kanyakumari beach being the most famous and visited. These golden beaches with lines of Palm trees, clear skies, clear water are the most picturesque destinations in Tamil Nadu. The Beaches of Tamil Nadu have been christened as the pride of this state and for no reason can a tourist skip these exemplary gifts of nature.

Marina Beach

Sparkling sand, Crystal blue water, magnificent statues, what else is needed to make a beach, a jewel in the crown of a state. Marina beach is the second biggest beach in the world and the biggest in Asia. Located in the heart of Chennai, the beach can be easily accessed by any mode of travel. By evening, this golden sand beach is filled with life with the scores of stalls lining up the entire coastal stretch with numerous tourists gathering on the beach to witness the exceptional sunset on the horizon. Along with drenching yourself in the cool sea breeze, stroll around the beach and marvel at the statue of a Tamil scholar and an aquarium, which is full of exotic collection of tropical and fresh water, fishes. Swimming might not be a good option as the currents here are quite unpredictable, but still you will find people taking a bath in the shallow sea.

Kanyakumari Beach

Kanyakumari beach is situated at the southern most tip of India. It is just few kilometers away from the city center. Water sport activities are not possible here as it has a rocky shoreline and turbulent waves but provides an excellent picturesque vista that can be enjoyed sitting on the beach coast watching the dancing waves.

This probably is the most beautiful beach of all that are there in South India if not in the whole country. With sand of different shades and hues that is present here, first glimpse of this beach itself is more than enough to capture all your imaginations. The mesmerizing sunrises and the romantic sunsets keep tourists coming back here again and again. From the beach you will see the exquisite Vivekananda Rock Memorial that in itself is a huge crowd puller. If possible, do come to this beach on a full moon day, and you will know why this beach is considered among the best in the world.

Mahabalipuram Beach

The spectacular beach of Mahabalipuram is one of the main tourist attraction in Tamil Nadu that sees the coming of travelers throughout the 12 month period. This beautiful beach is located just 58 km south of Chennai nestling on the edges of Bay of Bengal. The beach is also famous for the numerous water sports that you can enjoy here like snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing.
Just unwind on this scintillating beach by taking a refreshing dip in the shallow waters or by taking a quiet sun bathe. After you rejuvenated, take a calm walk along the beach exploring the many breathtaking monuments like the 7th century Shore temple that line up on the beach. Other places that attract tourist through out the year are a crocodile bank, snake venom extracting center and an art and sculpture school.

Covelong Beach

This is one of the most important and picturesque beaches of Tamil Nadu. This resplendent beach once served as an important port to the Carnatic nawabs. Covelong is a serene fishing village around 40 km form Chennai. The sea here is quite calm and as far as aqua-sports are concerned you are in for a treat. Jump into the inviting waters and enjoy the fun of scuba diving and snorkeling. And it won't be long before this beach also gets equipped for surfing and sailing. Once on this sandy beach, visit the many historical churches and forts that line up on the beach. Do not miss out on the many water sports like snorkeling and surfing that you can indulge in here.