Exotic Beaches of India

What is the foremost thing about a beach that attracts one? Is it the ocean, the sand, the marine life, Exotic Beachesthe sports and entertainment or the atmosphere? Actually, all of the above, as well as the surrounding areas around a beach site that become a must see sightseeing tour beaches for tourists.

Some must visit place examples near a beach site include Goa's magnificent mansions thronging its coastlines, defining the colonial flavour that this once Portuguese settlement had. Pondicherry beaches have got all the potential of becoming a beach resort of world fame. The picturesque coastline of Pondicherry is gentle and safe, gives the tropical beaches of this region an ideal water sport site in South India.

Kerala is much more popular for its backwaters, but even the beaches of this state have all the traits that can provide an ideal environ one looks for in a beach vacation. A worth a visit backwater region of Kerala is Alleppey. With its canals, bridges and a long silver beach, Alleppey makes for a memorable holiday.

Malpe beach's endless stretch of golden sand, swaying Palm trees, clear blue sky and the gurgle of the sea attracts tourists to this spot in Karnataka. Another popular picnic spot plus a beach holiday paradise is the seaside town of Marwanthe, where watching the sunset is going to take your breath away.

The beat charm of the Eastern cost can be witnessed at the beaches of Orissa, offering secluded environment and magnificent sun, surf and sand round the year. Gopalpur-on-Sea is a good example of a quiet and charming sea resort of Orissa situated along the Bay of Bengal with a beautiful sea-beach. Puri is probably one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Orissa attracting thousands of beaches throughout the year. The nearby Balighai beach's natural beauty is one of the major reasons why this beach is catching the popularity rates of one of the best picnic spots in Orissa.

The southern most state of Tamil Nadu also instores some eye-catching beach surprises for the tourist. There's the meeting point of three seas, Kannyakumari, famous for its attention-grabbing sunsets and sunrise. The fascinating glory of the 8th century shore temple adds splendour to the exotic beach of Mahaballipuram.

Indian Exotic Beaches :

Anjuna Beach, Goa
Anjuna is a popular beach area adjacent to the Chapora fort. Also worth checking out at Anjuna is the magnificent Albuquerque mansion that was built in 1920.


Calangute Beach, Goa
Calangute is the most popular holiday resort in Goa. Among its major attraction is the Kerkar Art Complex, the one and only of its kind on this beach and a popular center for exhibitions of arts and crafts of local artistes of Goa.

Dona Paula Beach, Goa
Being one the most popular beach haunts of Goa, Dona Paula's locales and surrounding are the major attraction for tourists who visit this beach site. Among the place of interest are the National Oceanographic Institute and the Cabo Raj Niwas.


Benaulim Beach, Goa
Beside being an undiscovered beach, Benaulim with its isolated location make a favourite beach site among the tourists for spending a quiet weekend. The Church of St John the Baptist is situated on a hill beyond the village and is worth a visit nearby attraction of Benaulim.

Colva Beach, Goa
Hire a motorbike or a cycle and travel towards Colva, where open eating joints and shacks make one of the most attractive feature of this beach. Mostly tourists visit this beach site for a nice walk or for getting a good suntan.

Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra
An appealing beach site, Murud Janjira is also a popular sea fort of Maharashtra. The beach's main attractions also comprise of a combination of hillside and seaside beauty. Marve-Manori-Gorai Beach, Maharashtra

These three tiny beaches are the closest beach sites located near the city of Mumbai. When in Mumbai plan a beach tour or a weekend travel trip to these small fishing villages, untouched by the hustle & bustle of the city life.

Manginapudi Beach, Andhra Pradesh
The tropical beach site of Manginapudi is a vast stretch of sandy beach and is lined with Casuarina trees. This beach is a famous and favourite tourist haunt on Sundays and holidays.