Top 10 beaches in india
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Top 10 Beaches In India 1. Kovalam Beach, Kerala Undoubtedly, the pride of Kerala, Kovalam beach is outlined by endless coconut trees, which has given birth to its name. Shooting to fame in the 1920’s when the construction of Halcyon Castle began, Kovlam has been divided into three crescents – The Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra. The black tinged soil fits in contrast to the wonderful orange setting sun in the background. A hotspot for hippies, often one can find many Ayurvedic salons nearby. The occasional fisherman’s boat can be seen while catamaran cruising here.
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1. Kovalam Beach, Kerala Undoubtedly, the pride of Kerala, Kovalam beach is outlined by endless coconut trees, which has given birth to its name. 2. Baga Beach, Goa A favorite for tourists around the world, the beach stretches all the way from Candolim to Calangute. 3. Radhanagar Beach, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Situated 12km away from Havelock Island’s ferry pier, this beach has been declared as the Best Beach in Asia by Time in ’04. 4. Yarada Beach, Visakhapatnam- Andhra Pradesh A clean fresh beach, Yarada is surrounded by hills on three sides and the Bay of Bengal on the fourth. 5. Varkala Beach, Kerala The cleaning waters of ‘Papanasam’ believed to wash away sins, Varkala beach is famous amongst academicians for the Varkala Rock Formation, which has now been declared as a monument by the GSI. 6. Mandarmani Beach, Kolkata The longest drivable beach in India, Madarmani is a seaside resort village in Kolkata. The intensity of the waves is low
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Top 10 Beaches In India1. Kovalam Beach, KeralaUndoubtedly, the pride of Kerala, Kovalam beach is outlined by endless coconut trees, whichhas given birth to its name. Shooting to fame in the 1920’s when the construction of HalcyonCastle began, Kovlam has been divided into three crescents – The Lighthouse, Hawah andSamudra. The black tinged soil fits in contrast to the wonderful orange setting sun in thebackground. A hotspot for hippies, often one can find many Ayurvedic salons nearby. Theoccasional fisherman’s boat can be seen while catamaran cruising here.
Top 10 Beaches In India2. Baga Beach, GoaA favorite for tourists around the world, the beach stretches all the way from Candolim toCalangute. This getaway is perfect for those who want to relax and unwind, as well as forthose who are into water sports – facilities such as parasailing, windsurfing and dolphincruises is available. The nightlife is off the charts, with frequent concerts and partieshappening nearby. The clear sandy beaches are peppered with umbrellas and resting spots.
Top 10 Beaches In India3. Radhanagar Beach, Andaman and Nicobar IslandsSituated 12km away from Havelock Island’s ferry pier, this beach has been declared as theBest Beach in Asia by Time in ’04. The pure white grainy beaches are painted alongside clearblue waters and a lush green vegetation. The fresh air is great for some I time and optionssuch as snorkeling, game fishing and scuba diving are always available!
Top 10 Beaches In India4. Yarada Beach, Visakhapatnam- Andhra PradeshA clean fresh beach, Yarada is surrounded by hills on three sides and the Bay of Bengal onthe fourth. A gorgeous counter part of the more well-known Rushikonda Beach in Vizag,Yarada’s golden sands are a treat for the senses. Mottled with greenery and rocks, it wasonce the site for the Visakha Utsav. Located in the hills nearby, is also the Simhachalamtemple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu- a classic example of Chola architecture. The dazzlingscenery is often the preferred background for avid photographers.
Top 10 Beaches In India5. Varkala Beach, KeralaThe cleaning waters of ‘Papanasam’ believed to wash away sins, Varkala beach is famousamongst academicians for the Varkala Rock Formation, which has now been declared as amonument by the GSI. The Sree Janardhan Swami Temple is located close by, feeding thebeach with huge amounts of tourists. Mineral springs at the Sivagiri hill adds to theexperience package. The best source for fresh fish food, Varkala sells great prawns and fish,whose fragrant spices waft throughout the beach along with hot chai. This tropical paradiseis the dream spot for an all in one rolled experience for the adventurous soul.
Top 10 Beaches In India6. Mandarmani Beach, KolkataThe longest drivable beach in India, Madarmani is a seaside resort village in Kolkata. Theintensity of the waves is low, and one can often notice bright red crabs crawling around thebeach. The pristine beach is perfect for a game of volleyball or for a boat cruise. ‘Jhaubans’outlines the beach, which is pebbled in some areas – the others are perfect for walking alongthe coastline and sinking your toes into the cool sand. The local stalls have typical Bengaliseafood – crunchy and chewy snacks which are great after a swim.
Top 10 Beaches In India7. Puri Beach, OdishaThe site of the Puri Beach Festival, the beach puts up artists who create sand art displays,most notably by the famous Sudarshan Pattnaik. The waters are deemed to be sacred, withendless streams of pilgrims flocking to take a purifying dip in the waters, and to pay homageto the Lord Jagannath. The tranquility is astonishing and it is interesting to track all theseashells deposited on the sandy beach. It is truly ‘Bhogakhetra’ – a land of enjoyment.
Top 10 Beaches In India8. Kanyakumari BeachThe southernmost tip of India (Cape Comorin) touches the Indian Ocean, ending theCardamom Hills along the western coast. Housing the Kanya kumari temple, this is a notablepilgrimage spot. The beach has a colorful history – being a prominent center for pearl fisheryin Ptolemy’s age, and St. Thomas’ entry point. The Thiruvalluvar statue located in the middleof the sea, is a common tourist attraction – its top providing a bird’s eye view of the beachand the ferries moving to and fro. The untouched greenery and the purple sunset makes itworth the trip.
Top 10 Beaches In India9. Marina BeachJuxtapositioned between two different ages, Marina beach is sandwiched between Chennaiand Fort St. George in Tamil Nadu. The MGR Memorial and the C.N. Annadurai memorialstand close by, along with various other statues of historically relevant persons. Thoughclogged with pollutants, the beach is the nesting spot for olive ridley sea turtles. The world’ssecond largest urban beach, Marina is frequented by the students studying in nearbycolleges, and it’s hardly ever empty. Food stalls and pony rides are a common site here.
Top 10 Beaches In India10. Juhu BeachJuhu beach seems like a picture pulled out of a fairytale – with craggy rocks decorating thebeach, its delicious street food reeking of Mumbai culture to the acrobats, toy sellers andhorse carriages, it is a great place to hang out. Also having religious importance, it is apopular site for the idol immersing ritual during Ganesh Chaturthi. The Beverly Hills ofBollywood, the beach is star studded as the bungalows of Amitabh Bachhan and Yash Chopraline this area.
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