Thousands of sun-deprived tourists visit India
because it incredibly has the most diverse varieties of beaches
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 sea resorts. 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 resort, 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.
You can even get all sorts of spaghetti, German bread and Italian
food. The beach at Calangute is rocky. At Anjuna the waters
are gentle and 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.
India Coastal Journey
West -South Beach Holidays
Puri Temples Tour with Gopalpur on Sea
