Beach Tour in India

If you experience the turquoise and emerald colored water rolling over the sand and splashing on the rock, if you feel the exhilarating wind gushing through your hair and saying 'come feel my magic; then definitely you are standing on one of the many golden shores of India.

Beaches of India have always attracted Europeans, basically due to the pleasant climate at these places. Tourists cherish spending time on Indian beaches as they are peaceful as well as exquisite.

India has a 6000 km long coastline, commendably providing solitary to its tourists.

Indian beaches are not just about swaying coconut trees, alluring corals and twinkling water, it is also about attractive sport activities, spas, luxurious hotels, ravishing sea food and island camping.

A trip to India without letting the sands, wind and sun of any beach touch you is similar to committing a sin. Below are some of the major beach destinations of India. Hope you enjoy them all.

EXOTIC BEACHES OF INDIA

Orissa:

The crystal clear water ornamented by white sands can distinguish Orissa beaches from the many other attractive beaches of India. The beaches of Orissa are not just about beauty and adventure; they hold immense religious significance too. Uniquely, the beaches of Orrisa have some splendid temples, displaying remarkable example of the architectural grandeur of India.

The major beaches of Orissa are:

Puri Beach:
Fine white granules of sands facing the Bay of Bengal, is the testimony of the beauty of Puri Beach. What makes it famous is not only its ardent beauty but also deep rooted faith in the ancient temples standing tall close to the sands of Puri.

Many poets have connoted the beauty of the enigma of Gods with the wondrous sunrise and sunset of Puri Beach. Jaganath Temple and Swargadwar Temple are the major temples at Puri beach.

Gopalpur on Sea:
The most amazing feature of Goplapur on Sea is the historical significance attached with it. In ancient India, this beach was used by the traders to sail to the nearby destinations of Java, Bali and Sumatra. Now days it has been converted to a silent and peaceful place to retreat and drink the nectar of nature. You can also enjoy the majesties of the open bay by climbing over the ancient power house. Enormous coconut and palm trees, casuarinas plantations and ancient ravaged pieces of monuments make this beach unique in its own term.

Konark beach:
Located near the famous Konark Sun temple, Konark beach is basically visited by two kinds of tourists, Firstly those who are ardently religious and the second those who thrive for a certain amount of secludeness. During the occasion of 'Magha Saptami Mela,' tourists from all over India flock to Konark beach, to take a dip in its holy water. Thus Konark Beach successfully represents beauty and religion followed by chastity and isolation.

Beaches of Kerela:

Beaches at Kerela can rightly be called the soul of Kerela. The magnificence of Kerela is known around the world due to its breath taking beaches, which have a coastline of 900 kms. A beach at Kerela leaves you not just admiring the fascination of the place, but also makes you indulge in many extravagant activities. It can be enjoying the delicacies of the various restaurants providing sea foods, or getting mischievous with water through some water sports or rejuvenating one's senses by enjoying a great ayurvedic massage.

Major beaches of Kerela are:

Kovalam Beach:
This crescent shaped Beach of international acclaim is situated 13 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram. The popularity of the beach goes back to 1930's when it had attracted a lot of European Tourist. The most alluring feature of the beach is its crescent shape and various coconut and palm trees forming the borderline of the crescent. Strolling leisurely on the beach, one finds itself relaxed and peaceful. The beach also provides with other leisure activities like herbal body massage. And if the luck is on your side, then you can also view some cultural programs, organized mostly in the evenings. This beach is divided into three parts.

The southern most and the most populous beach is the Light house beach. It is here that you will find the maximum hustle bustle. This beach also has an old mosque named Vizhinzam mosque. The middle beach is called Hawah and the northern most, Samudra.

Marari Beach:
At Marari Beach you can see the majestic view of shores running along the oceans, carrying the palm trees over them. Such is the beauty of Marari Beach. Derived its name from the nearby fishing village Mararikulam, the locals of the beach still stick to its old traditions. Along with enjoying the beauty of the Beach, one cannot stop admiring the tranquility of simple culture of the locals. Parasailing, snorkeling, surfing and volley ball are the major activities which take place at the beach. Shopping of antiques at the Jew market also interests many tourist.

Beypore Beach:
Beypore Beach is important not only because of its majestic beauty, but also cause of a lot of historical significance attached with it. This beach was the main trading hub in the past; where along with spices, Uru, traditional vessels, designed in Beypore, were also exported to Arab. This beach is benefited from the picturesque location at the mouth of the river Chaliyar. At this beach one can enjoy surfing, parasailing, excessive sea food and, of course, Kerela's ayurvedic massage.

Alappuzha Beach:
Referring to the Beaches of Kerela and forgetting to mention Alappuzha Beach is err. The beauty of this beach is so glorious that it has been named Venice of the East. The pier, o the beach, protruding into the sea is 137 years old. This beach has always attracted nature lovers. Boat race at this beach is a major sport. If not interested in sports, then you can also spend peaceful time on one of the house boats. Alappuzha backwaters are as beautiful as the beach itself. Once visited, you will definitely want to come back here, again and again.

Goa Beach Tour:

Goa is the land of fifty miles long beautiful beaches. Goa and beach can be rightly considered synonym. Most of the beaches of Goa are full of liveliness. Certain beaches holds mid night parties, so after drinking the beauty of Goan beaches in the day light you can drink its very famous liquor, feni, in the twilight.

During the occasion of Christmas and New Year, people from not only India, but from around the world, come to Goa, just to enjoy its grand New Year Parties. Thus Goa and its beaches can be rightly called the most electrifying location in India.

Beach tour in Goa:

Calangute Beach:
Calangute got its name from the word 'Koli- gutti' meaning land of fishermen. The fascinating beauty of this beach has made people to call it 'Queen of beaches.' It is rightly Goa's busiest and the most commercialized beach. It was here in 1970's that one could find, thousands of hippies, but now the scenario has changed. The beach is four miles long and is always covered with palm trees. Tourist can enjoy the beauty of the beach with ravishing sea food. One can even go for adventure sports like Para sailing and Para gliding.

During the occasion of Christmas and New Year, people from not only India, but from around the world, come to Goa, just to enjoy its grand New Year Parties. Thus Goa and its beaches can be rightly called the most electrifying location in India.

Baga Beach:
Baga beach is a part of 30 km long beach coastline, extending from the Fort Aguada till Chapora Beach and fort. This beach is an extension of Calangut beach. This gives diversity to the beach, comprising mainly of woodlands and Rocky Mountains. Baga Beach is more isolated and peaceful than Calangute Beach. It is known for the diversity and food available at the various food joints present on the beach.

Anjuna Beach:
Anjuna Beach is famous as Goa Freak Capital of the World. The soothing water of the Anjuna Beach, swaying Palm tees makes it one of the most famous destinations in Goa. Not only is Anjuna Beach famous for its scenic beauty but also for a monument named, Mascarenhas Mansion. This structure was built long back in 1920's. Another fascinating feature of the Anjuna Beach is its full moon parties, where people can be seen dancing with tides and waves of the oceans. A place where you will forget yourself completely, when you come out of the beach, you will definitely be seen with a body tattoo

Dona Paula Beach:
This beach is one of the most mystical beaches of Goa. A legend with the beach goes the way that Dona Paula de Menzes, daughter of the the then Viceroy, committed suicide by jumping off the peak on this beach, when not granted the permission to marry a poor fisherman, Gasper Dias. Thus the beach got its name after her. It is believed that the spirit of the girl is often seen emerging from the waves on moonlit night. People come at this beach to enjoy its romantic mysticism. The beach also is a home to various water sports and Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

Beaches of Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Lying since ages in silence, keeping its beauty safe and un touched, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are land of immense beauty and charisma. These islands are located in Indian Ocean, in the Southern reaches of Bay of Bengal. These islands have a majestic stock of marine life, thus scuba diving in the waters of these islands is definitely thrilling. These islands have alluring beaches making the tourists feel as if they are in God's Paradise.

Andaman and Nicobar have some major beaches of India. Corbyn's Cove Tourism Complex and Radhnagar Beach are some major beaches here. On the sandy beaches of Andaman and Nicobar one can find various animals strolling on the sands. Leather Back Turtle, Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle and Olive Ridley Turtle can often be seen on the outline of these beaches.

The beaches of Andaman and Nicobar are eco friendly and clean. Preservation of environment is the main motto at these beaches so much so that the tourists are not allowed to take corals out of the island.

Beaches of Lakshwadeep

What can be more beautiful than lying idly on the golden sands, caressed by the soothing breeze, waves in the ocean rythmatically touching the land and going back and the sun from above giving you the warm comfort you always wished for. Islands at Lakshwadeep are guarded by beautiful beaches, touched now and then by the cold ocean water. The palm trees, so tall but so beautiful and the sea shells, so small but so beautiful adds the final touches to the beauty of the beaches.

The beaches of Lakshwadeep are always busy in some or the other kind of water sports. "Jahadhoni,' is a type of race between local boats at the Minicoy Beach. These beaches also have ancient monuments and light houses, adding mysticism to the aura of beaches.

Lakshwadeep offers a length of coral islands, beauty of which needs to maintained and preserved. On the beaches of Lakshwadeep one can spend time scuba diving, Para gliding and indulge in many other sports activities. Major beaches at Lakshwadeep are Kavaratti beach, Kalpeni beach and Kadmat.