Beaches in India

Very much evident from the map of India, the country is bordered with Arabian Sea on its West, Indian Ocean down South and Bay of Bengal to its East. Quite naturally India hosts a number of sea beaches which egg on global tourists to visit the lands with mystic blue horizons. The pristine beaches in different parts of the country therefore beckon one to visit the Indian shores and treasure the briny-saccharine memories forever!

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Kerala Beaches
Kerala is the land of vibrant, colourful landscape and coastlines. Approximately 15 kilometres from Thiruvananthapuram is the astounding expanse of beach, called Kovalam. Kovalam is preferably suited for swimming, catamaran cruising and sun bathing. It consists of three crescent-shaped, sandy palm-fringed inlets separated by rocky headlands. To experience a hale and hearty holiday each year from November to February, tourists from every corner of India and the globe flock into Kovalam. Kovalam is undoubtedly considered as one of the best beach resorts in the world. The sea water also makes it an ideal health resort for its special and unique curative quality. The southern extension of Kovalam is called the Lighthouse Beach, for its 35 metre high light house which towers over it atop Kurumkal hillock. This is the point where most tourists prefer to pass their quality time. Several temporary eateries and huts turn up during the peak vacation periods. The central beach, also known as India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) is secured and sparkling; it also treasures its own cottages. The second largest one is Hawah Beach. The northern part of the beach is known as Samudra Beach in tourism terminology. A large headland separates this part from the southern side. The local fishermen ply their trade on this part. Thirumullavaram, 5 kilometres from Kollam, is the best beach spot. The tranquil Arabian Sea stretches a long way and the tourists can laze around in the cool breeze pervading the place. This open beach is an ideal spot for swimming and bathing. The state’s large sediments of the thorium-bearing mineral monazite, obtained in the sandy beaches of Quilon district, are proved to be very advantageous in our national atomic research and energy programmes.

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The amalgamation of- refined herbal cures, basking in the sun while holidaying in the beaches and colourful cultural fiestas- has led to Kerala to stand amongst the ten best Paradise Found destinations.

Orissa – Beaches
The sea beaches of Orissa are frequented by both Indian and foreign beach lovers. The prime beaches are the Puri Beach, Chandipur Beach, Aryapalli Beach, Astaranga Beach, Balaramgadi Beach, Balighai Beach, Paradeep Beach, Baleswar Beach and Talasari Beach. Out of these, the first two mentioned beaches hold key magnetism in alluring the tourists. The other beaches, though are less heard of, provide tranquil heavenly bliss in the lap of nature. One can witness the pictorial views of sunrise and sunset. The beaches are preferably suited for swimming, catamaran cruising and sun bathing. To experience a hale and hearty holiday each year tourists from every corner of India and the globe flock into the beach cities.  Each one is undoubtedly considered as one of the best beach resorts in the world. The sea water also makes the beach arenas ideal health resorts. The joy of basking in the sun while holidaying, spending the colourful fun filled hours in the beaches and colourful cultural fiestas has led to Orissa to stand amongst one of the best beach destinations.

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Goa Beaches
Goa is considered as the smallest state of India with a meager population ratio. The state is situated in the Konkan region on the western coastline of India. It shares its political boundaries with Karnataka to the South as well as the East, the Arabian Sea stands as the West coast and the state of Maharashtra to its North. Goa is a wonderful beach resort with exquisite picturesque locations, lush green meadows, pristine sea beaches, world heritage architecture, churches and temples. It enjoys an elite standard of living. The state takes pride in hosting innumerable number of nationwide and global tourists throughout every year.

Chennai Beaches
Chennai is renowned all over India and the world for its famous Marina Beach. The place is situated Coromondol Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The other two prominent beaches of Chennai are the Elliot’s Beach and the Covelong Beach.