32 Best Beaches in India Every Beach Holiday Lover Must Explore

Agonda Beach – Goa

What do you like the most about ‘Goa’? The long and crowded stretch of beaches, late night parties, tasty cuisines, or the water sports activities. Goa has everything to satisfy the hungry beach lovers. It also has some very serene beaches for people who like to stay away from the beach side hustle and bustle.

Agonda Beach is an isolated stretch of sea line located on the outskirts of Goa that helps you to relax amid natural wonders like soft warm sand and turquoise blue water. It has plenty of beach side accommodations, mostly huts for tourists to relax and enjoy the stillness of nature. Agonda is gaining popularity lately and a lot of hotels, souvenir stalls, and restaurants are coming up on site. It is undoubtedly one of the best beaches of Goa to visit in India.

Best time to go – November to April

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Cavelossim Beach- Goa

Another destination for beach vacations in India lies in the serenity of Goa between the beautiful Sal River and Arabian Sea. Yes, we are talking about the beautiful Cavelossim Beach surrounded with a variety of flora including rich palm trees, casuarinas vegetation, and paddy fields.

This serene beach in Goa attracts tourists with activities such as sun bathing, sun basking, dolphin trips, sunset cruise, and shopping. One can select from a wide range of Indian crafts and gift items and carry them as souvenirs to their native land from the colorful bazaars that surround this beautiful beach.

There are a lot of luxury hotels and beach resorts on Cavelossim Beach and the tourists can easily get accommodation in these hotels to spend some memorable time with their family or friends.

Best time to go – November to April

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Mandrem Beach- North Goa

This exotic untouched and virgin beach is the best-kept secret on the north Goan coast that you might find hard to stay away from. Mandrem Beach is a perfect beach destination in India for people who want to spend a laid back and peaceful day on the shoreline while indulging in activities like yoga, meditation, beach walk, spas and massage.

Unlike many busy and bustling beaches of Goa, Mandrem is a peaceful beach spot, which can make you feel like you have your own beach with very few people around. If you love swimming and surfing, then the beautiful waves in the sea will add to your fun factor. Mandrem Beach is one of the best places to visit in Goa and also the most beautiful.

Best time to go: November – April

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Benaulim Beach – South Goa

Looking for a place to relax, relax, and relax? Benaulim Beach is where you can go! This exotic piece of nature is the most beautiful site located in South Goa, which is 41 kms away from Panji, popular for its history and also beauty. It is said that Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, once shot an arrow, which landed at Benaulim Beach shifting back the hills hence forming the Konkan.

This place was named Banavali (ban means arrow) after this incident; however, later the Portuguese changed it to Benaulim. The beach has a special image among the locals who keep visiting it to indulge in various recreational activities such as beach walk, sea bathing sun basking, while enjoying drinks and snacks in the nearby beach shacks. The place is equally popular for its delectable seafood, dolphin spotting trips, boat rides, and water sports like parasailing, jet skiing, and windsurfing are some of the best things to do here.

Best time to go: November – April

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Ullal Beach – Mangalore

Ullal Beach is one of the best beaches in Mangalore for beach holidays in India. It is a fishing village located on the southern banks of Netravali River. It is not a crowded beach. Apart from the other beaches in Mangalore, it gives peaceful vibes to the tourists who come to rejuvenate their spirit. Coconut trees, scenic sand, tranquil surroundings and less crowd makes Ullal beach, the best beach getaway in India.

You will also witness churches and cathedrals in its scenic landscapes. There are numerous cottages to stay for a perfect and relaxing beach holiday. Ullal beach is one of the best beaches for swimming in India and you can also enjoy the best of thrilling water adventure sports.

Best time to visit – October to February

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Candolim Beach, Goa

The white sandy Candolim Beach of Goa is one of 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 seafood; 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 parlors.

Best time to go – November to April

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Puri Beach – Odisha

One of the major attractions of Orissa, Puri Beach continues to be a sacred venue for an endless number of pilgrims who visit the place to pay homage to Lord Jaganath. This beautiful palm-fringed beach lies on the fine white sands and rolls in from the Bay of Bengal, making it one of the favorite spots for both Indian and foreign beach lovers.

Located at a distance of 35 kms from the Sun Temple and 65 kms from Bhubaneswar, the beach at Puri offers a unique opportunity to witness the beautiful sunrise and the sunset at the same place. The visitors can see a fishing village along the coast and enjoy sea food prepared with rich catch like prawn, pamphlets, and other exclusive fishes.

Best time to go – Anytime of the year

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Kodical Beach – Mangalore

Kodikal Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in India. It is a perfect haunt for nature lovers and photographers. The crowd here is very less as it is an offbeat beach destination.

If you are looking for a beach with a less crowd to spend some quality time with your family and friends, Kodikal beach would serve as a perfect picnic spot. It is the best beach for swimming and water sports in India.

Moreover, you will be mesmerized by the scenic charm of the beach and it will compel you to walk along its sandy shores.

Best time to visit – Anytime of the year

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Varca Beach, Goa

Another addition to the list of most exotic beaches of Goa is Varca Beach, which is located at a distance of 2 kms from Benaulim Beach. This soft sandy beach is one among the popular beaches to visit in India, and is marked by a number of wooden boats, fishnets, and shacks offering tourists a wonderful time.

Unlike other beaches of Goa, Varca is less crowded with plenty of food joints serving a wide variety of delicacies, including seafood. It is the perfect destination for people who are looking for tranquility and serenity while having the most delicious cuisine at a beach restaurant or watching dolphins and enjoying drinks.

Best time to visit – November to April

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Elephanta Beach, Havelock Island- Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Popular for activities such as snorkeling, 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 embraces 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 snorkeling 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 to May

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Yarada Beach, Visakhapatnam – Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh too is gifted with many exotic beaches that share their shoreline with Bay of Bengal, similar to Odisha. Yarada Beach is one among the many beautiful and unspoiled beaches of Andhra Pradesh, which aren’t famous for parties or water sports activities but for their beauty and serenity.

Unlike Goa and Kerala, Andhra doesn’t have many late-night beach parties or five-star properties, but it has the second-largest coastline and the longest beach road in the country. Located at a distance of 15 km from Visakhapatnam, Yarada is a pristine and uninterrupted coastline, which leads to Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse which sits atop Black Mores Hill.

Best time to go – October to March

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Someshwara Beach – Mangalore

It is one of the most unique and beautiful beaches to explore in India. It derived its name from the sacred Somnath Temple located at the end of the beach. This beach has large boulder rocks named Rudra Shile and strong water currents which is not favorable for swimming.

The Somnath Temple at the end of the beach is dedicated to Lord Shiva which was constructed by Queen Abakka devi of Ullal (First freedom fighter of India). You will be mesmerized by the beauty of this beach as it is surrounded by forests and mountains on one side and ocean on the other side. It is one of the most amazing beaches of India.

Best time to go – October to April

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