Beaches in India
The state of Andhra Pradesh is home to some of the most scenic beaches in India.
Boasting with a long stretch of nearly 1000-kms of naturally enriched coastline,
out of the twenty-three districts of Andhra Pradesh, eight are having direct access to the sea
with breathtaking beauty of blue waters.
Andaman & Nicobar is the most unique Island state of India and its because of this geographic
location the beaches and coastal areas of these islands are still untouched and unspoilt,
making it an ideal beach holiday destination.
The beaches of Goa are the highlights of travel in this state, making Goa the premier beach vacation
destination.
The first beach stop over in Goa is Anjuna beach also famous for its flea market and rave parties,
then visit Baga and Dona Paula beaches that can make any beach holiday a memorable one.
All in all Goa's 100-km long coastline gives an enthusiastic beach lover an opportunity to
discover new secluded beach sites every day.
The best way to start touring the beach journey of Gujarat is from the nearby island destination of Diu.
Diu has got a laid back atmosphere and is blessed some of the most scenic beaches of situated on the
west coast of India. Gujarat also boasts with the longest coastline of India, with a stretch of the
1600-kms.
Kerala beaches may be take a backseat because of the backwaters, but entire 900-km length of the
Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms that definitely merit a
visit in every tourist itinerary.
Touring the beach sites of Kovalam can make any beach holiday a delightful one, as Kerala's beaches are
renowned for the gentle surf and blue waters. Beach travel has never before been so exciting!
The coastline of Karnataka throws open to the visitors a picture perfect world of fascinating
palm-fringed beaches.
The 320-kms long coastline offers a perfect excuse for those who are looking for a vacation from their
busy work schedule.
The scenery and unspoilt charm of the beach areas make Karnataka beaches a must visit beach holiday
destinations.
Lakshadweep Islands is known as the ultimate exotic diving location that lies two hundred and fifty
miles off the southwest coast of India in the Arabian Sea.
This island destination comprise of the 36 islands that are scattered like emerald green jewels in a sea.
Popularly known as the Lakshadweep Island Group, these islands are also called "the Laccadives"
and are located 400-kms away from the state of Kerala on the Indian mainland.
Maharashtra is another coastal state of India with a good number of seaside resorts and beach resorts.
One of the major features of the beaches of Maharashtra is a fact that they live essentially safe waters,
making them the perfectly ideal family beach sites.
If one has a special interest in forts and their history, check out the costal fort sites of Maharashtra,
the perfect place to start on an enlightening heritage tour.
The long coastal belt of Orissa offers some of the finest white sand beaches in the world.
The Puri beach is the main venue for countless pilgrims, and makes one of the major religiously
sacred beach side spots of India.
The seaside beach resort of Chandipur is another favourite seaside holiday hideout among beach lovers.
Gopalpur-On-Sea, an ancient seaport, is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches one should
definitely visit, when taking touring Orissa's beaches.
The beaches of Tamil Nadu, the southern most state of India have got a charm of their own.
A must visit is the second longest beach in the world, Marina Beach.
Do not miss the fantastic joyride along vast stretches of sand lashed by the Bay of Bengal.
Once the place of relaxation and sun bathing, Elliot's Beach is now a favourite shooting location for
Tamil movies in Chennai. Your beach vacation is South India wob't be complete without visiting the
beaches of Tamil Nadu, India's last coastal destination for rides on motorized boat or wind surfing.
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