Most people think of Goa when they heard of beach. But no, there are much more beaches in India that are in par with Goa beaches. Here are some of the gorgeous beaches in India that are no way lesser to Goa beaches.
1. Paradise Beach, Pondicherry
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Pondicherry is one of the best destinations for beach holidays in India. This isolated beach lives up every bit to the name with long stretches of sand and dancing coconut trees. To reach this place, you have to cross the Chunnambar backwaters.
2. Elliots beach, Chennai
Chennai, one of the most rapidly developing coastal cities of India has vast number of beaches. However, Elliots beach is the one that is clean and well maintained which is great for long walks and moonlit rendezvous. Get there during sunset time and you will say that this is one of the most beautiful beaches in South India.
3. Radhanagar beach, Andaman
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Radhanagar beach is awarded Asia’s best beach and world’s seventh best beach by Times magazine in 2007. From this, you can understand how well it is maintained.
4. Kashid, Maharashtra
Kashid is one of the famous beaches in India for a short-break and is ideal for weekend trips from Pune and Mumbai. If you manage to catch this beach when it is not that crowded, then it is a sheer delight to be on.
5. Tarkarli, Maharashtra
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This beach is gaining popularity for scuba diving too. Located at the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian sea, you can enjoy sapphire waters and slippery sands makes the whole landscape dreamy and surreal.
6. Papanasam Beach, Varkala
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Besides being heavenly beach, it is believed that a dip in these waters will liberate you of all your sins. This is the only beach that has cliffs adjacent to Arabian Sea.
7. Guitar Island Beach, Andaman
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This island is shaped exactly like a guitar is full of greenery and gorgeous landscapes. With pristine white sands and turquoise blue waters, this beach is ideal for swimming and relaxing.
8. Alappuzha Beach, Alappuzha, Kerala
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Alappuzha beach is a great escape for beach bummers. If you love surfing then you must visit this place because the waves here are very huge. This beach is clean and well maintained. It is also a favorite beach in India for honeymooners.
9. Karde beach, Dapoli, Maharashtra
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Located close to Mumbai and Pune, Karde beach is great for dolphin watching and is also safe to swim in. You will find some beautiful beach resorts too. If you don’t like much crowd then it is the perfect beach destination in India.
10. Om Beach, Gokarna, Karnataka
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Gokarna is stunningly beautiful and certainly one of the most under-rated beach destinations in India. Om beach and Kudle beach are the breathtaking beaches and remain the biggest tourist favorite. Here the sound of the waves is meditative bliss.
These beaches in India give a good competition to Goa beaches. If you are a beach lover, you will find these places very relaxing. Have you been to any of these beaches? What was your experience? Which is your favorite beach other than Goa? Share us in the comments.
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