10 Beautiful Beaches to Visit in India this Winter
Taking a day off and getting lost to the beauty of nature helps each of to feel rejuvenated. Walking along the sea shore, picking shells and watching the sunset is all we want in order to find happiness. Thus for all those who love sun, sand and water, here is a list of ten offbeat beaches in the country where you will get all the privacy you want. So plan a trip to these beaches..
1.Chandipur Beach - Odisha
Chandipur Beach at Odisha offers a truly unique and captivating sight with the sea water receding approximately 5 kms during low tide and advancing to the shore during high tide every day. Watching the sea vanish right in front of your eyes and then observing its return is a very rare site. As an add on to this hide and seek game, the Casuarina trees and creeper sand dunes seem to be swaying on a melodious musical note.
2.Kovalam Beach - Kerala
The God's own country has much more than backwaters and boat rides. The beach town by the Arabian Sea is located at Thiruvananthapuram district. It is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse which includes Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising.
3.Kudle Beach - Gokarna
Kudle Beach is one of the four beaches south of the small town of Gokarna in the Karnataka State. It is stated as a great place to hang out in the evenings. The beach is clean and the best part is it is less frequented by tourists. From December to February it is considered as the peak season and cheap accommodation will be difficult to find.
4.Marari Beach - Kerala
Little known Marari Beach is not far from Alleppey in Kerala. It is the dream destination for those who wants to explore the backwaters and would like to spend some time at the beach as well. This beach is quiet and undeveloped. The name Marari is shortened from Mararikulam, a small fisherman's village. It was rated as one of the world's top five HAMMOCK BEACH by National Geographic survey.
5.Silver Beach - Cuddalore
Silver Beach is a beach on the southeast coast of India. It is located 2 km from downtown Cuddalore in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is untouched by the busy life of the city. It is the second longest beach on the Coromandel Coast and one of the longest beaches in Asia. To the south of the beach the South Cuddalore Bay area appears as if it is a separate island. The backwater separating the main beach from the island-like structure is a safe place for water sports. Boats are available to rent.
6.Tarkarli Beach - Maharashtra
Tarkarli is a village in state of Maharashtra. A long coastline and pristine clear waters make this beach ideal for a romantic escape. Located at the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian Sea, This place has gained prominence because of its long and narrow stretch of beach with pristine waters and water sports. Tarkarli has the state's only scuba diving training centre.
7.Yarada Beach - Visakhapatnam
Yarada Beach is situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal in the city of Visakhapatnam. It is surrounded by hills from three sides and Bay of Bengal on the fourth side. Located in close vicinity of the destination, the beach is dotted with lush green surroundings and soft golden sands. The beach is an ideal tourist spot for nature lovers as they can capture beautiful views of sunrise and sunsets on this huge coastline.
8.Arambol Beach - Goa
Arambol beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa. This beach is called as a hippie beach and it is a traditional fisherman village. The beach attracts many international tourists, mainly during the winter season between November and March. Strong winds during the main season make it a significant location for leisure sports, like Paragliding and Kite Surfing.
9.Kadmat Beach - Lakshadweep
One of the most wonderful tourist spots in India, Kadmat Island is situated in the beautiful Lakshadweep Islands. The most outstanding strength of this island lies in its marine wealth. It is surrounded by large lagoons on the eastern and western sides. The long and sandy beaches make the place one of the ideal tourist destinations in the region. It is also a hot spot of kayaking, snorkeling and leisure trips by a glass-bottomed boat for scuba diving.
10.Malappuram Beach - Kerala
Kerala has some of the best beaches in the world. Ride the surf, get a tan, build sandcastles or simply sift sand through your toes at the Vallikkunnu beach in Malappuram district. Anything you do here will relax you and help you unwind. A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here, along with the Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary just a short distance away.
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