For centuries, the powerful triad of
the sun, the sea and the sand have pooled their resources to present
spectacular effects and memorable experiences to a cross section of
people from all over of the globe. India has almost a 6,000 km long
coastline, which is home to some of the finest beaches in the world.
More and more holidaymakers are beginning to realize the numerous activities
that the Indian beaches have to offer. India has the most diverse varieties
of beaches than anywhere in the world. Placid backwaters and lagoons,
bays and rough lava-rocked seas, marine estuaries with fish, crashing
surf, powdery golden sand or palm fringed shores - Incredible India
has them all.
The West Coast with the Arabian Sea
and the East Coast with the Bay of Bengal offer many a verdant vistas
to the traveller. The coasts of India have their own seafood cuisine,
relaxing spas, diving and water sports and great places to stay for
a balmy holiday. Kovalam undoubtedly is one of India's
best beach. The long coastline lined with swaying coconut palm trees
dotted with an occasional fishing hamlet is fast developing into one
of the world's finest string of beaches. The sea applauds the beach
temple in Mahabalipuram, gloriously silhouetted against the spectrum
of the seven colours in the sky. Puri, on the East Coast, is surely
one of the world's most picturesque beaches. And then there is Digha,
a three-hour drive out of Kolkata, a beautiful beach, splendid in its
isolation.
The beach holiday to beat them all
is in the Isles of Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshwadeep, where you can
see the myriad colours of the flashy fish in the coral reefs from above
the green waters. Now fully developed as an international
beach capital, Goa offers the best holiday villages on its beaches.
Everything about Goa is spellbinding from the landscape dotted with
Portuguese architecture, to the way of life that exudes an irresistible
Old World charm. Anjuna or Calangute Beach, and Miramar Bay in Panjim
are quieter. Beach vendors sell all manner of kitsch in Anjuna and Calangute.
You can rent beach mats and mattresses, sunglasses, and the usual tourist
paraphernalia. The beaches offer opportunities for boat rides, sea scooter
rides, spot-the-dolphins rides, and motorboat rides. Colva and Benaulim
are quieter and less crowded than Anjuna. The Fort Aguada beach offers
gorgeous views that merit a visit. Sinquerim and Candolim are also quiet
beaches that afford anonymity.
Whether it's the isolated horizons
of the Konkan Coast or the Arabian Sea; the golden sands or the water
drenched seashores, every beach in India makes a picture perfect holiday
destination.
The following Indian States have the
best beaches worth visiting:
(i) Andhra Pradesh (ii) Andaman and
Nicobar
(ii) Goa (iv) Gujarat
(v) Kerala (vi) Karnataka
(vii) Lakshadweep Islands (viii) Maharashtra
(ix) Orissa (x) Tamil Nadu
(xi) Pondicherry (xii) Daman and Diu
