List of all the best and beautiful beaches in India where you can visit
1. Radhanagar Beach- Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Radhanagar Beach is popular for its beautiful sunset. Havelock Island, officially Swaraj Island, is the one of the largest islands that comprise a chain of islands to the east of Great Andaman in the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The island is 41 km (25 mi) northeast of the capital city, Port Blair.Havelock Island is named after a British general, Sir Henry Havelock, who served in India. In December 2018, it was renamed as Swaraj Island as a tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose. Bose had hoisted the Indian flag at Port Blair on 30 December 1943 and proclaimed the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as territories liberated from British rule. He had subsequently named Andaman Island as Shaheed and Nicobar Island as Swaraj.
Best time to go: November - April
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2. Agonda beach- Goa
Agonda Beach is a public beach located in Agonda village in Goa, India, about 9.2 kilometres (5.7 mi) north of Palolem Beach in South Goa district, and about an hour from Margao. During the month of September, the beach serves as a nesting ground for olive ridley sea turtles. In 2016 it was ranked on TripAdvisor's "Travelers Choice" as fourth in Asia by Tripadvisor 2016 and first in India
Best time to go: November - April
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3. Cavelossim Beach- Goa
Cavelossim beach is known for its contrasting black rocks and white sand. It is ranked 19th in Asia by Tripadvisor 2016 and 5th in India Cavelossim Beach is located at 15 km south of Margao, the district headquarters of South Goa. Other neighbouring beaches include Carmona Beach to the north and Mobar Beach to the south. Cavelossim Beach is a beach with white sand and black lava rocks. The beach lies in between the river Sal along the east and the Arabian sea to its west. Being a peaceful beach, Cavelossim attracts a lot of tourists.Besides relaxing or swimming on the beach one can also go for dolphin sighting boat trips in the sea.
Best time to go: November - April
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4. Mandrem Beach- North Goa
Mandrem Beach is a white sand beach with clear water. The beach of Mandrem lies between the twin beaches of Ashwem and Arambol. This beach is a quiet and peaceful beach. The beauty of Mandrem Beach is especially during the High Tide time when the sea water rushes into the Mandrem Creek or River. This Mandrem creek moves parallel to the waterline. Mandrem has a small fishing community and occasionally one might see local fishermen hauling their catch from the sea.
Best time to go: November - April
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5. Benaulim Beach- South Goa
Benaulim is a census town in the state of Goa, India. It is the neighbour of Colva village from the north, Margao in the northeast and Varca village from the south. During the Portuguese regime, it was one of the nine comunidades in the region of Salcete. Contemporary Benaulim is a popular seaside resort in South Goa district, renowned for its balmy weather, golden sands, and palm‑fringed beaches. It also houses Goa's only Don Bosco Animation Center. It is the birthplace of St. Joseph Vaz who was a priest and missionary in Sri Lanka.There are two popular churches in Benaulim. The Holy Trinity Church is a new church built with modern design near the beach area close to Maria Hall Junction, while St John the Baptist Church is old church popular for baptising St. Joseph Vaz. It is located in Cana benaulim.
Best time to go: November - April
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6. Candolim Beach, Goa
The white sandy Candolim Beach of Goa is one of the India’s best beach holiday destinations for honeymoon couples as it offers everything from water sports to fishing to yoga and meditation to massage to colorful bazaars to luscious sea food; and of course there are the famous beach parties as well. This beautiful beach destination looks even more appealing with large scrub-covered dunes in between the sea water and shore, a church, and a lighthouse, which has been a part of attraction here. Candolim Beach is also recognized for the presence of Aguada Fort, built by the Portuguese way back in 1912 for fortifying against the Dutch and the Maratha invaders. It has a good number of hotels, beach resorts and some very soothing spa and massage parlours.
Best time to go: November - April
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7. Puri Beach- Orissa
Puri Beach is a beach in the city of Puri in the state of Odisha, India. It is on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is known for being a tourist attraction and a Hindu sacred place. The beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Tourism, the city of Odisha, the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts, and the Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Kolkata.[3] The beach hosts sand art displays, including work by international award-winning local sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik
Best time to go: Anytime of the year
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8. Varca Beach- Goa
Varca is renowned for its beaches, hence it has become a popular destination for tourists. The row of wooden fishing boats seen on the beach belongs to the Christian fishing community. Popular beach resorts in Varca include the Ramada Caravela Beach Resort, ZURI White Sands Resort, the Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort.
Best time to go: November - April
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9. Elephanta Beach, Havelock Island- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Popular for activities such as snorkelling, sun basking, sea bathing, beach walking, etc. the beautiful and virgin beach destination Elephanta is located in Havelock Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This sparkling beach spot embrace some of the vibrant coral reefs that push out sapphire colored waters with mild waves, making the experience even more delightful. Elephanta Beach looks its best during spring time when nature is in full bloom and snorkelling becomes even more enjoyable. Most people visit this beach to relax; some to enjoy a picnic lunch with family and friends, and many simply to watch the colorful corals under the sea water. Now, it depends on you….which activity you would like to carry out during your beach vacation.
Best time to go: October - May
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10. Yarada Beach, Visakhapatnam- Andhra Pradesh
Yarada Beach is situated on the west coast of Bay of Bengal in Yarada, a village at a distance of 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Visakhapatnam. It is located near Gangavaram beach, Dolphin's Nose, and Gangavaram Port. A scientific study of the characteristics of the sediments deposited at the beach was conducted from May 2009 to May 2010. The study found that the location of Pigeon Hill has a major impact on how deposits are added to the beach and removed through erosion.
Best time to go: October - March
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11. Arambol Beach- North Goa
Arambol is a traditional fisherman village, located approximately a 90 minutes drive from Dabolim Airport (GOI) within the Pernem administrative region of North Goa, India. The beach attracts many international tourists, mainly during the winter season between November and March. Arambol has a distinct Bohemian feel which attracts many alternative travellers. Arambol beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa, bordering Keri Beach to the north and Mandrem Beach to the south. Located 43 km north of Goa's capital city of Panaji, Arambol has a population of around 5300.
Best time to go: November - March
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12. Dhanushkodi Beach, Ramesawaram- Tamil Nadu
Dhanushkodi Beach lies on the tip of the Rameswaram island. In this beach, the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean merge which is known as Arichal Munai in Tamil. Before 1964, Dhanushkodi was a busy city with lots of crowds. The Dhanushkodi Beach attracted thousands of tourists each day. In 1964, Dhanushkodi was hit by a cyclone and was almost destroyed by it. It is considered a ghost town, as the place became uninhabitable. Tourists still visit Dhanushkodi Beach in large numbers. The main attractions of the beach are Ram sethu view point and the Adam's Bridge, which was said to be constructed by the army of monkeys for Lord Rama according to Hindu Legend. The Dhanushkodi beach is said to be not safe for those who cannot swim as the surf is above twelve feet at certain points.
Best time to go: October to April
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13. Palolem Beach- South Goa
Palolem Beach is situated in Canacona in southern Goa, India. The beach attracts many international tourists, mainly during the winter season between November and March. It is considered to be one of the region's most beautiful beaches. Palolem Beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself. It is about one mile (approximately 1.61 km) long and is crescent-shaped; one can view the entire beach from either end. Both ends of the beach consist of rocks jutting out into the sea. The depth of the sea increases gradually, being shallowest at the northern end of the beach, making it safe for average swimmers, and the currents are not fast.
Best time to go: October to March
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14. Colva Beach- South Goa
Colvá is a coastal village in Salcete, south Goa, on the west coast of India. Colva Beach stretches for around 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi), part of a beach consisting of about 25 kilometres (16 mi) of powder white sand, lined along its shore by coconut palms and extending from Bogmalo in the north to Cabo de Rama in the south.
Colvá is a famous tourist destination, visited for its beaches, budget hotels, guest houses, beach shacks, food stalls, restaurants, pubs and bars. The beaches are constantly monitored by lifeguards, and the swimming areas are flagged for warnings.
Best time to go: October- May
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15. Muzhappilangad Drive in Beach, Kannur- Kerala
This beach is the longest Drive-In Beach in Asia and is featured among the top 6 best beaches for driving in the world in BBC article for Autos. Muzhappilangad is the only Asian beach featured in the list. Even though Goa has many beautiful beaches, it does not have a Drive-in beach. It is considered as the longest drive-in beach in Asia. The beach festival is celebrated in the month of April and it is one of the important tourist attraction in the district of Kannur in Kerala. The youth also try many driving stunts in cars like drifting and wheeling in bikes as this is a paradise for driving along the shore. There is an unpaved road winding through coconut groves leading to the beach. To get to this road, if you are driving from Tellicherry towards Kannur, take the left turn just before the first railway crossing you encounter after crossing the Moidu bridge. The beach is about 5 km long and curves in a wide area providing a good view of Kannur on the north. Local laws allow beachgoers to drive for a full 4 km directly on the sands of the beach. The beach is bordered by black rocks, which also protect it from the stronger currents of the ocean. These rocks provide habitat for Blue mussel, a delicious seafood. Beach attracts bird-watchers from far off places as hundreds of birds flock here during various seasons. Approximately 100–200 m south of the beach there is a private island called Dharmadam Island (Pacha Thuruthu in Malayalam, which translates to Green Island in English). It is possible to walk to the island during low tidefrom the nearby Dharmadam beach.
Best time to go: September to March
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16. Ganpatipule Beach- Maharashtra
In addition to its clean beach and clear waters, Ganapatipule is rich in flora, including mangroves and coconut palms. Spread across the Konkan Coast, the exotic and unspoiled Ganpatipule beach is one of the spectacular sights of Maharashtra that invites endless number of peace-seekers, beach-lovers, and pilgrims every day. A great centre of attraction of this stunning beach is the temple of Swayambhu (self-originated) Ganesh, visited by many tourists who make it a point to pay respect to this great diety whenever they visit this beach spot.
Best time to go: October - February
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17. Chapora Beach, Candolim- Goa
Chapora Beach is a coastal village at Chapora River estuary lying alongside a beach stretch in North Goa that is around 10 km. from Mapusa, a City in Northern Goa. It is close to Chapora Fort, an old Portuguese fort. Chapora is also close to a trawler-fishing jetty. Chapora is home to many cheapest travel accommodation houses found in entire Northern Goa. There is a famous Ganesh fruit juice center in Chapora selling organic juices and gathering people from around.
Best time to go: October- May
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18. Cola Beach, Canacona- Goa
Just a ride away from Agonda Beach, you will find a breathtaking beach surrounded with a fresh sweet water lagoon and vast stretches of white sand with palm trees. Yes we are talking about the beautiful Cola Beach, also known as ‘Khola’, which lies along the stunning coastlines of South Goa. This picture perfect beach of Goa is good for people looking for peace and tranquility or who wants to run away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The private stretch of the beach is for people who wants to sunbath uninterruptedly and swim in the clean sea water.
Best time to go: November - April
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19. Utorda Beach, Goa
The long and shiny golden sandy beach of Utorda is loacted near the famous Colva Beach and is a link between the Arrosim Beach to the north and the Majorda Beach to the south. This beautiful sandy heaven has some amazing resorts and restaurants that offer exotic seafood and delicious beach snacks & drinks. Tourists can enjoy activities like swimming, sun basking, and beach walks on these beautiful sealines, safeguarded by locals who enjoy sumptuous food while indulging in beach activities. This relatively untouched and unspoiled beach of Goa gives quite a relaxing atmosphere to everyone visiting this place.
Best time to go: November - April
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20. Cansaulim Beach- South Goa
Located at a distance of 15 kms from Margoa in Mormugoa taluka of South Goa, Cansaulim Beach is known for its scenic beauty and incredibly clean and tidy surroundings. The golden sandy beach of Cansaulim is partly covered with palm groves and partly occupied by hotels and restaurants that serve some very tasty dishes and drinks. With a perfect blend of food joints and affordable accommodation options, Cansaulim gives a refreshing feel to people in search of solitude. This spot is also popular among honeymoon couples looking for a peaceful place to create the best moment of their life.
Best time to go: November - April
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21. Morjim, Pernem- North Goa
Morjim Beach is a nesting and hatching habitat of the Olive ridley sea turtle, an endangered species. They are afforded the highest degree of protection under Indian law through their inclusion in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Egg-poaching or in any manner disturbing the turtles or their habitat is an offence punishable under Indian law.The Tourism Department of the Government of Goa has aided the conservation efforts by restricting temporary seasonal structures (e.g. shacks) to a portion of the beach and requiring them to operate only during daylight hours. Owners of the structures are also legally obliged not to leave beach furniture on the beach after daylight hours and not to do anything that would adversely affect marine turtle conservation. Despite the ban, an Indian fashion show with illumination and music was held well into the night on 10 December 2011, flouting the law and outraging environmentalists and locals.
Best time to go: October- May
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22. Vagator Beach- Goa
Vagator Beach is the northernmost beach of Bardez Taluka, Goa. It is located on the opposite bank of the Chapora River from Morjim in Pernem. To the south of Vagator is Anjuna, one of the first hippie haunts of Goa. Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone's throw of the sea. But Vagator has little by way of seaside accommodation. Vagator beach Goa 180 Panorama Vagator Beach is split into two main beaches by a seaside headland which holds the car park and lots of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, soft drinks and snacks. As you face the sea, on your right is North Vagator Beach (Big Vagator) and on your left Ozran Beach, more commonly known as Little Vagator Beach.
Best time to go: October- May
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23. Marari Beach- Kerala
Marari Beach is a beach in Alappuzha District of Kerala, India, 11 km from Alappuzha (Alleppey) town. Marari Beach is the perfect destination for people who want to explore the backwaters of Kerala while enjoying the serenity of the beach. Located at a short distance from Alleppey and around 60 kms from Kochi, Marari Beach offers a calm and scenic atmosphere to tourists to relax and unwind. Kerala receives rain almost throughout the year, , making places like Marari filled with rich vegetation. It also opens several getaway options for the travellers such as Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, traditional coir-making units, and Kerala backwater canals for the travellers to explore. To plan a perfect holiday trip to Kerala, you all must consider visiting this delightful beach destination once in your life.
Best time to go: September - March
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24. Ramakrishna Beach, Visakhapatnam- Andhra Pradesh
RK Beach also known as Ramakrishna Beach is situated on the East coast of Bay of Bengal in Visakhapatnam. It is located near Dolphin's Nose. One of the most popular spot of Visakhapatnam, Ramkrishna Beach, also known as RK Beach lies at a distance of 5 kms from the main city. The uninterrupted sealines, soft golden sands, and the multiplicity of beach shacks offering scrumptious sea food and other local delicacies makes this beautiful beach spot one of the best attractions of Visakhapatnam (Vizag).
Best time to go: November - April