Water Sports in Indian Beaches

When it comes to water sports, Indian Beaches are full of it. If it's diving you are looking for,Water Sports Beaches check out the three main centers of Diving in India. Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands in the Bay Of Bengal, Lakshwadeep group of Islands in the Arabian Sea and Goa on the mainland.

Water sports activities offered by various beach resorts and sports clubs include Sailing, Para Sailing Windsurfing, and Water Skiing. Every beach destination of India is completely unique in its own way and they all have widely different dive conditions and marine life.

The Kovalam Beach is one of the best coastal beauties in India and because of its natural location; it affords facilities for a safe sea bath. The salubrious beach village of Covelong is a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life of Chennai and the sea and the surf here are gentle. Muttukkadu Beach in Tamil Nadu is ideally suited for angling and fishing.

Snorkelling in the shallow water around Bangaram Island is one of the favourite water sport activities done at the island beach destination of Lakshadweep. From the 10 inhabited islands of Lakshadweep, only Bangaram and Kadmat islands are open for tourists and there are dive centers on both of these islands.

Through boarding, sailing and rowing, the three uninhabited islands Tinnakara, Parali-I and Parali-II in Lakshadweep can be accessed. Wind surfing and Kayaking are the best day out water sport activities at the Bangaram Island.

Scuba Diving : The underwater world has always been a mystery for those who would like to touch the depths of the mysterious sea world. Diving is usually done at the destinations, which are unexplored and unspoiled, like a never-ending adventure. The tropical island destinations of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshwadeep in India are somewhat like this and are considered to be the most unique diving haunts of India.

If Lakshadweep has the clears blue lagoons of soft and hard corals, then the volcanic islands of Andaman and Nicobar are gifted with some of the most amazing and least explored coral reef sites in the world. The third destinations that will catch a divers interest are the beaches of Goa. With numerous beach resorts and water sports club the beaches of Goa offer a unique opportunity to get a first hand experience of the underwater world inhabiting secluded sea shores of Goa.

Another noteworthy beach resort site is Devbagh near Karwar beach in Karnataka, a unit of Jungle Lodges and Resorts; this eco friendly tourism site offers holiday package activities that include excellent scuba diving opportunities as well as diving sessions for the learners.

Snorkeling : Snorkeling in the shallow water can be quite a family activity for the kids and adults at a beach side, besides making a sand castle, while on a beach holiday. An easy way to visit and solve the mysteries of the underwater world, take a dip and you will be hooked!

If you are new to this sport, the various beach resorts in India provide informal classes to give briefing about what is snorkeling is all about and the safety measure that one should follow while indulging in this water sport. Learning about marine life also becomes an enjoyable experience. The shallow water demonstrations and guided snorkel tours are the most attractive offers provided by the beach resorts. So what are you waiting for, Dip in!

The snorkeling can be best done at the secluded beach island sites of Andaman & Nicobar and at Lakshwadeep Islands, where the beach beauty and the bio diversity of the ocean world is still intact. Still being a family sport, you can also check out the quiet and not so famous beach sites of Goa such as Colva or Diu beach near Gujarat.

Canoeing, Kayaking & Surfing

Surfing is one of the best sports when it comes to making a splash in water and the craze of this water sport is fastly catching up as a favourite beach water sport in India. If you like thrills, surfing is for you. What you need is a quick senses and a balancing act on the surfboard.

But one must always remember that with the thrills comes the danger. If you are new to sea and sea sports, then before drowning in the excitement of trying out a beach sport like canoeing, Kayaking or surfing do remember that a lot depends on the water level and the weather. The beaches of the Indian western coast have quiet unpredictable surprises for a water sport lover.

The major surfing and canoeing sites in India include, the beaches of Goa, Karnataka and Kerala, where numerous beach resorts are well equipped with excellent quality surf boards, Kayaks and canoes. These beaches also offer expert training offers for those who are new to these sports.

Water Skiing

Skiing is considered to be one of the major extreme sports in the sport, but water skiing is something that gives a water sport lover the opportunity to make a splash at the watery depths of the sea world. Similar to surfing in many ways, you do get to balance on the ski board in here too, but a strong a sensory power is also required over here too.

When you are on a beach, you will never run out things to do on beach, and water skiing is one sport that one must indulge into if you are eligible to try one out. There aren't many private beaches at Goa, but the beaches attached to the luxurious beach resorts are the ones that offer a wealth of hi-tech water sports with proper equipment and the highest safety standards.

Water Sports Beaches

Diu Beach
Nagoa beach is beach site blessed with shimmering blue waters, perfect for a swim, wading in the shallows, relaxing by the sea, water sports and Camel or Pony riding.

Beaches of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Island beaches provide the best-secluded atmosphere that a couple looks for, making them the ideal honeymoon destinations. So if you haven't decided yet, check out the beaches this tropical island destination of India, Andaman & Nicobar to celebrate those special moments.


Beaches Of Lakshadweep Islands
The most romantic feature of an island beach is the quiet and uninhabited atmosphere and that's where the beaches of Lakshadweep come into the picture. The palm-fringed beaches of Lakshadweep provide coolness even at in the hottest summer months, making this island region as a destination that can be traveled throughout the year.


Anjuna Beach, Goa
Copunted among the finest beaches of not only Goa, but also of India,or you can call Anjuna as the Miami beach of India. And if you are looking for romance this is the place to be and worth checking out in your beach tour itinerary.


Baga Beach, Goa
Beach and romance go hand in hand and scenic Baga beach is one beach in goa where you would definitely like to take a long stroll along the beach coast with your loved one.


Dona Paula, Goa
Talking about romance, the romantic legend behind Dona Paula, will definitely make you visit this beach site. The pleasant and temperate climate of this beachside makes it must visit beach holiday destination, which can be visited throughout the year.


Kovalam Beach
The Kovalam Beach is one of the best coastal beauties in India and because of the beach's natural location; it affords facilities for a safe sea bath too.


Colva Beach
Colva beach is an all time favourite beach site and hangout zone of the domestic crowd of Goa because of its unspoilt enchanting natural harmony of sand, sea and sky. It's also a famous fishing spot.

Covelong Beach, Chennai
The salubrious beach village of Covelong is a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life of Chennai and the sea and the surf here are gentle.