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West Bengal Sea Beaches : Down south from Calcutta, the coastal areas of West Bengal present eye-catching beautiful options: - Digha - Shankarpur - Junput - Bakkhali northern end of The Bay of Bengal.

Digha :
Digha - The Southern West Bengal is endowed with the most famous beach on the eastern coast of India – Digha. The beach town of Digha is famous all over for flat, hard beaches. The beauty of this place was discovered as early as the days of Warren Hastings. Digha was known as Beercool at that time. Digha beach is girdled with casuarina plantations along the coast. The sea is calm and shallow for about a mile from the beach making it quite safe for swimming.Distance From Kolkata is 183Km.The nearest airport is at Dumdum (kolkata) and well connected From Kolkata and all main cities of India by road and rail.

Sankarpur :
Shankarpur - Also known as virgin beach, only 14 km east of Digha. It is also a regular fishing harbour. This beach is mostly empty except on weekends. The mornings are cool, when fishermen can be seen hauling their huge nets out of the sea. The morning sun reflecting on the sea waves in the east is best.
Junput :
Junput is 40 km. from Digha by bus, with a change at Contai. The place offers beautiful sea-view and lines of casuarina trees. The beach is unspoilt. Brackish water fish cultivation and research are done here by the State Government Fisheries Department.

Bakkhali :
Bakkhali - It is so near Calcutta and yet so very different from the bustling metropolis that is Calcutta. Bakkhali is only 132 km from Calcutta.At Bakkhali, the beach is long and sandy, the waves twinkling in the sunlight. Dense casuarina groves drape the beach. Red fiddler crabs march in line on the beach.
Frazerganj :
Head out for a soothing holiday in the unspoilt environs of this unique white sand beach. 3 hours drive from kolkata very good roads, it is also the summer destination for a variety of migratory birds. All these beaches are best visited from July to March.

Orissa Sea Beaches : Orissa beaches are represented by vast stretches of golden sandy land, deep blue sea and pleasant weather.The tumultuous waves of Bay of Bengal coupled with the cool sea breeze make the beaches of Orissa an ideal place to spend some time with close family and friends.

Puri :
Rest, Relax and Recall stand totally redefined on the seat of Lord Jagannath- Puri. Known for its Historic antiquities, Religious sanctuaries, Architectural Grandeur, Seascape beauty, moderate climate and spiritual significance, this coastal district of Orissa attracts a number of visitors every year. Puri's vibrant and narrowly packed streets with brightly painted houses, pastiches of colonial buildings, has a charm of its own. The Jagannath Temple which soars out of these streets dominates the skyline. The Chakratirtha (CT) Road to the East, the waterfront of Marine Drive Road to the West, and the score of hotels, resorts in the middle and the crammed Bada Danda street with lodges and shops selling religious souvenirs and the colourful pattachitra paintings are the hubs of action. The long stretch of coast, much cleaner towards the eastern end, remains crowded with sun bathers and swimmers in the season with local fishermen serving as life guards. Barring the pilgrims, congregating in hundred thousands during the annual Rath Yatra.

Gopalpur on Sea :
Gopalpur on sea One of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, this small beach is a splendid retreat for sea worshippers, located about 16-km from Berhampur. Once a humming seaport, Gopalpur offers its visitors a slice of serenity in environs that are conducive to introspection and conviviality. The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar, which is nearly 180 km away from the heart of the Gopalpur city and The nearest railstation is Berhampur, which is about 16 km from Gopalpur.
Paradeep :
Paradeep Beach - Paradeep is a major seaport of India's trade activities with a fine sea beach that offers evergreen forests, a huge estuary of the Mahanadi with islands and creeks, a good marine drive and beach. Known as 'Tulasi Kshetra' it is also famous for its temple site of Lord Baladeva.This is well connect by rail and road with the state capital Bhubaneswar and nearer airport is Bhubaneswar.But Paradeep nearer from Cuttack only 97Kms. ^TOP

Andhra Pradesh Sea Beaches : Andhra Pradesh has approximately 1000 km. of coastline with eight of its 23 districts having direct access to the sea Bay of Bengal with water caressing golden sands. The coastline begin's from Bheemunipatnam near Visakhapatnam down to Mypad in Nellore district.
Bheemunipatnam - At a distance of 24 kilometers from Visakhapatnam (Vizag), this beach is located at the mouth of the river Gosthani. Once a Dutch settlement, the ruins of a fort and cemetery are still intact. A little way inland from here is Hollanders Green, the Dutch cemetery. The beach is very safe for swimmers. The journey between Visakhapatnam and Bheemunipatnam is exhilarating.The nearest airport is at Visakhapatnam.Bheemunipatnam is well connected from Visakhapatnam. Bangalore Hotels
Vodarevu - Vodarevu beach is 6 km from Chirala in Prakasam district. The place has a beautiful beach. This beach is quite famous with tourists regularly, this too is a nice getaway from the bustle and hustle of city life. There is a constant inflow of tourists spending their weekends in these serene settings as the place is very nice to visit and for relaxation.The nearest airport is at Hyderabad.70 km. from Vijaywada and 35 km. from Guntur.
Suryalanka - Suryalanka beach is among the top beach resorts of Andhra Pradesh. Natural glory of sea shore beauty is very distinctly visible and attract the tourists. Wide and spacious shore covered with crystal clear and clean water not just looks expressive but also prove very high plunging temptation.Suryalanka beach is located about 40 km from the Guntur city.
Mypad Beach - A determined sea lover will find the entire coastline of Andhra Pradesh stunningly appealing with azure sea waters gently washing the sunbathing sands and lush green vegetation providing an enchanting back drop. It is 25 km from Nellore and 130 km from Tirupati. As beaches go, this one too is pretty with the sea kissed shoreline very beckoning to all those who visit the beach.The nearest airports are at Tirupati (130 km.) Mypad beach can be reached from Nellore (25 km.)by Road.

Tamil Nadu Sea Beaches : The south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is situated by the Bay of Bengal and is famous for its natural beauty especially for its chromatic beaches and clear skies. Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu has some of the loveliest beaches,ideal for a beach holiday on the coastal line of southern India.
Rameswaram Beach - Rameshwaram is an island situated off the mainland surrounded by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar. It is also a famous pilgrim center, where according to the epic Ramayana, Lord Sri Rama worshiped Lord Siva, before invading Lanka to save his wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana. It is believed that Lord Sri Rama constructed the mythological bridge to Sri Lanka.The nearest airport is at Madurai, about 163 kms away. Rameshwaram is connected by rail and road with Chennai, Madurai and other important cities. The two kilometers stretch of Indira Gandhi Bridge connects the island of Rameshwaram to the mainland of Mandapan. Chennai Hotels
Mahabalipuram Beach - Mahabalipuram, also known, as "Mamallapuram" is situated 60-kms, south of Chennai, nestled on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. It was once a port of the Pallavas, who have created many marvelous monuments with Sculptural Panels, Caves, Monolithic Rathas (chariots) and Temples.^TOP

Kaniyakumari Beach - The KaniyaKumari or Cape Comorin, is the end of the tip of India's land. This famous beach is an marvelous assortment of multi- hued sand. It is surrounded by Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. It is also called 'Thriveni Sangamam', where you can enjoy the breath-taking views of the Sun Shine and the Sun Set on your travel holiday in the region. It is also famous for Gandhi Mandapam and Kanyakumari Amman temple. Amidst the sea of Kanyakumari, a small hillock houses the memorial of Swami Vivekananda. The Nearest Airport To kanyakumari is Trivandrum international Airport which is 80 KM from kanyakumari . From Trivandrum train,bus,taxi are available.The Nearest Railway station is kanyakumari railway station which is well connected all cities of India.

The Marina beach - The Marina beach one of the most loveliest beaches in India, is located on the eastern side of Chennai nearby the Bay of Bengal. The sunsets and the sunrises at this mesmerizing beach .The beach attracts several visitors, who come to spend their holiday in the laps of natural beauty of coastal region. Nearest Airport is Chennai and rail Station is Chennai.

Kerala Sea Beaches : Beaches in the Indian state of Kerala are spread along the 550-km Arabian Sea coastline. Kerala is an Indian state occupying the south-west corner of the subcontinent.The coconut tree in large numbers. Dense groves of coconut trees line the coast and extend to the interiors.The Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed at Kappkadavu (Kappad), a small coastal village in the Kozhikode district, on 27 May 1498.
Kovalam Beach - Kovalam one of the finest and most beautiful beaches in Kerala, is located at 12 kilometers south of Thiruvanathapuram. With the blue waters and coconut palms, Kovalam is a sheltered bay. Kovalam is known for its silvery curve sand and green palms of groves. There is a beautiful bay of calm waters, formed by a high rocky land jutting into the sea, this enables one for sea bathing. The silver sands of the beach are so clean and warm, that one can take sun bathe too.The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) about 15kms from Kovalam.Thampanur railway station in Trivandrum is an important rail head of the Southern Railway and is well linked to major towns of country.
Thangasseri Beach - This beach is situated 5 kilometers from Kollam Town. It gains historical importance by the presence of an old Portuguese fort and churches, built in 18th century, on the seaside.To get to Thangasseri Beach, the nearest railway station is Kollam (5kms) from where you will have to take a taxi to the beach.
Beaches in Alappuzha(Alleppey) - Alappuzha is endowed with lagoons, lakes, fresh water rivers. It is really a diamond to the ring of Kerala. The alappuzha beach is wonderful with dense palm groves, long sandy pathways. It is a popular tourist spot,Other attractions include Vijay park, boating facilities, old light house etc.The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, situated about 85 km from Alappuzha town and nearest Railwaysstation is Alappuzha, about 5 km from the beach both are well connected by road with alappuzha beach.
Chavakkad Beach, (Thrissur) This beach is just 5 km from Guruvayoor. Chavakkad Beach is blessed with natural beauty. It is the place where the sea confluences with a river. This meeting of the sea with the river is known as Azhimukham" in Kerala. This beach is very quiet and with pleasant climate is ideal for tourism. ^TOP

Karnatak Sea Beaches : Karnataka has a 320-km long coastline of Arabian Sea, arrayed with famous beaches, that invites those wants a break from the chafing grind of urban life.
Karwar Beach - Karwar is situated just 100 km from Goa is a perfect holiday with gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful alleys. A voyage through Goa makes a good starting point of discovering the thrills of the sea, sand and sun. Major attractions of this place include the Sadashivgad Hill fort with a Durga temple, the unique Octagonal Church, and the 300 year old Venkataramana Temple.
Bhatkal Beach - Famous Bhatkal Beach is located at a distance of 16-km from Bhatkal and 126 km from Karwar. Dotted by the calm blue seas and majestic hills, this beach is a popular tourist spot and known for the exquisite temples. Best season to visit Bhatkal beach is from August to March.

Goa Sea Beaches : Goa For most of the people heading towards Goa, it is one long beach. But once they are there they realize this folly of them. Goa is a state though a small one and there is a large number of famous beaches, many towns and a good network of roads. It is a state of seven rivers and their estuaries, there are hills with lush green vegetation, and most of the tourists are needed to cover large distances to move from one place to other. Goa has a total coastline of 125 km and that makes people believe that it is a long big beach however illusionary it is. Goa Hotels
Anjuna Is just the right place for lazing holidaymakers. Besides the calm waters of the Arabian Sea lapping softly on the Indian shore, Anjuna comes live with its ever-famous full-moon parties and the Wednesday flea market to take one on to a trance trip. Anjuna is a small village in north Goa, on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 18 km away from Panaji, the capital of Goa.
Dona Paula Beach With the romance and myth attached to it—haunted by Dona Paula de Menzes—tourists throng the Dona Paula Beach not only in search of the deceased beloved, but also to indulge in water sports on the clear waters. The Dona Paula Beach offers an opportunity to the tourists to have a sunbath and buy cheap seaside goods from local vendors.
Baga Beach Is a small but perfect beach located between its two more famous cousins, Colva on one side and Calangute on the other. It is a far better place to enjoy some restful moments if you don’t like the hustle and bustle of Colva or Calangute. It is a fishing beach with international touriststs marinating in the sun and domestic visitors paddling. The fact is that the sand here isn’t either white or gold but brown.
Colva Beach With 20 km of virgin white sands, palm fringed, and sun drenched beaches, Colva is the most loved beach of Goans. Colva, unlike Anjuna or Calangute, gained popularity only lately. It was little disturbed and life moved on quietly. But those are the things of the past in Colva. Over the years, many hotels and buildings have sprung from nowhere in Colva. Development is surely at a good pace in Colva.
Vagatur Beach The coconut palms, the lush green landscape, nature playing its own music, and the sea turning from aquamarine to emerald green—Vagator and Chapora, overlooked by the 500-year-old Portuguese fort, leaves each visitor awestruck. Yet to be disturbed by the hustle and bustle of tourists, life goes on peacefully, in the background, in Vagator and Chapora. The world-famous Anjuna Beach lies to the south of Vagator.
The Miramar Beach one of the beaches of Goa, is on the way to Dona Paula, 1-km ahead of the confluence of the Arabian Sea and Mandovi River. Under the palm shade, Miramar Beach is just 3-km away from the capital city of Panjim in the North Goa. This Goa beach is popularly known as "Gasper Dias".The word 'Miramar' in Portuguese stands for viewing the sea. On account of its good location, the Miramar Beach of Goa is ideal for evening walks. The coast covers an expanse of 2-km, having a fine silvery sand beach.
Calangute Beach Under the shade of palm trees, bathes the Queen of Beaches—Calangute. Calangute seems to be a distortion of the local vernacular word—‘Koli-gutti’, which means land of fishermen. Calangute became a traveler’s cliché in the '60s and early'70s. It was the hippies who discovered the pristine surroundings and blissful serenity and golden sands. The hippies also spread the word around and brought hordes of European tourists. ^TOP

Maharastra Sea Beaches : To catching the exquisite sun setting in the blue Arabian Sea, Beaches of Maharashtra offers you everything. With a 720km long coast line the Beaches of Maharashtra extends from Dahanu and Bordi in the North up to Goa in South. Mumbai Hotels
Juhu Beach Juhu Beach is spread across a stretch of 6 kms up north in Juhu-Vile Parle area of western suburbs in Mumbai.Located 18-kms north of the city centre, it's a major holiday beach on the shores of Arabian Sea. Juhu is one of the posh localities of Mumbai and where one can find bungalows of the famous Bollywood film stars. It's also a favourite shooting spot among the filmmakers and one may witness film shootings in and around this area are also held over here.Juhu area also has many well known bars, pubs and discotheques.
Ganpatipule The 400- year old Swayambhu Ganapati attracts thousands of tourists to Ganpatipule. The unusualness of this beach is its natural enigma, pristine air, a deep blue sea and white sands.
Mumbai Chowpatty Beach Chowpatty beach is situated at the top end of Marine Drive. It is the only beach in the central part of Mumbai.Here the idols of Ganesha are immersed on the last day of 'Ganesh Chaturthi'.

Diu Sea Beaches : A beautiful blend of sea, sand and sun, Diu is a God's gift to those in quest of a blessed land where the weary weight of this unintelligible world can, for a while, be lightened and the waking soul can hear the music of the nature. This tiny island of breeze, beauty and serenity situated off the southern tip of the Saurashtra (Kathiawad) peninsula of Gujarat, lapped by the Arabian Sea, is a picture of calmness with superb beaches and a fascinating history.
Nagoa Beach Nagoa beach A perfect semi circle beach where the gentle lapping waves beckon you to wade into them for a fun filled time of swimming, gamboling or just lolling around the soft sand shores or to find you napping under the palm trees filled with the soothing breeze.
Ghoghla beach The Ghoghla Beach is a sandy beach. A tourist complex nearby provides all basic amenities to tourists. It is the largest and gentlest beach of Diu.
Jallandhar Shrine Jallandhar Shrine is located on a hillock close to the beach. This small shrine crowned with a dome houses a stone carved face of Jallandhar a mythological demon who was killed by Lord Krishna. Near by there is also a temple of Goddess Chandrika. The beach is at a distance of 1 km from Diu Town.

Daman : Daman is a beautiful, stunning, striking, gorgeous paradise on earth. Daman is situated at a Latitude 20.22 North and Longitude 72.35 East of Greenwhich. It comprised an area of 384 square kilometers from the River Auranga in the North to River Agashi or Dantura on the South and with a total population of 49,084 inhabitants as per the Census of 1881. By Air - Nearest Airport is Mumbai. Domestic and International flights are available. By Rail - Nearest railhead is Vapi just about 12 Kms. Vapi is on the main railway line between Delhi and Mumbai. All major Express/Mail and Local trains stoppage are accessible at Vapi. Taxi Service is available between Daman and Vapi on charge per head basis. Other nearby railway head is Valsad Jn. just about 35 Kms. By Road - Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway No. 8 connects Daman via Vapi. Some prominent distance: Mumbai - 193 Kms. Diu-763km.

Gujrat Sea Beaches : Situated on the west coast of India Gujarat has a long coastline extending to 1,600 kms with Arabian Sea.The coastal area is popular for Portuguese forts, shore temples, port cities ,pleasant climate and blue water.
Porbandar Beach - Situated along the Arabian sea between Verval and Dwarka beach is popular for glorious sunset views, delicious sea food on sea side restaurants, beach resorts. One can also spot a number of bird species including the flamingos at the beach.
Gopnath Beach - Located at a distance of 275 km from Ahmadabad, its a breathtakingly beautiful sea beach has lovely soft sand with picturesque surroundings. The Rajpara village, Jhanjmer Fort, Talaja Jain Temple and the Gopnath Temple are some of the charming spot near the beach.