A Splash On The India Beaches

Beaches — By NikhilBhide on May 20, 2009 at 18:29

The peninsular land mass of India, aligned by spectacular beaches from its three sides, gives ample opportunities to the traveler to have an awesome beach holiday. Some beaches are quite and deserted, for a peaceful solitary honeymoon, while some are vibrant and stormed with activities for an adventure and excitement filled vacation.

The combination of sparkling sands blanketing the vast beaches, illuminated by amber sun and washed by the curious waves, rocky terrains lining its periphery, coconut trees decorating its coastline in the south, racing winds gushing with thrill and facilities for adventure sports and lip-smacking sea food galore, attract travelers from all over the world to pamper themselves on the Indian beaches.

The most famous and fantastic beaches of India are located in Goa, where the Arabian sea facing beaches are the main attraction for the tourist, apart from its churches, carnivals and sea-food. The palm tree decorated beaches are aplenty here including Chapora Beach, Cavelosim Beach, Candolim Beach, Bogmolo Beach, Vagator Beach and Varca Beach. Thought the most attractive beaches of the place are Anjuna Beach, Baga Beach and Dona Paula Beach.

Anjuna Beach is seldom a quiet place as it is known for its foot tapping parties and celebrations, especially during Christmas and New Year. The Shore Bar and Guru Bar on the beach with food, music and drinks are often overflowed by visitors. The nearby flee market called Anjuna market is also a reason for its popularity. Fresh tropical fruits and sea food are an attraction of the beach.

Baga Beach is quite isolated and peaceful, beautified by scenic locations and famous for its water sports loved by adventure freaks that come here for some excitement and thrill. The nearby shacks and terrace restaurants-cum-cafes serve some of the best Goan sea food and a perfect experience to longe for.

Next in line, popularity wise, are the tender beaches of the south, especially Kerala, that are symmetrically aligned with tall arched coconut trees. The frothy surf and azure waters of the sea catch the attention of the traveler and lets him experience a relaxing hangout. Some of the most admirable beaches of Kerala are Kovalam Beach, Marari Beach, Alappuzha Beach, Varkala Beach, Tanur Beach and Thirumullavaram Beach.

Kovalam Beach is the most visited beach of Kerala. It is devided into three beaches namely Samudra, Hawa and Lighthouse Beach. The beach is known as an ideal spot for water sports like surfing, skiing and kayaking. Sunbathing, swimming and shopping in the nearby stalls for handicrafts and food items are popular recreation activities among the tourists. The beach’s close proximity to the backwaters, makes it more famous. One can join in the fun on a backwater cruise, which is a specialty of Kerala.

The beaches of Tamil Nadu also compete with same vigor and glamor. The southernmost tip of the country’s landmass is Kanyakumari, and is a favorite location among travelers who come to see the three different colors of waters from its beaches. It has a rocky shore and a natural lagoon paves way for the people to bathe in the holy waters of Sangam i.e the confluence of three water bodies. Apart from Kanyakumari Beach, Marina Beach, Mahabalipuram Beaches and Rameshwaram Beaches are also crowd-pullers.

The financial capital of the country and the capital city of Maharashtra, Mumbai, is also known for its long coastline and numerous beaches on this port city. Juhu Beach, Marine Drive Chowpaati Beach, Madh Island Beach and Marve-Manori -Gorai beach are the most attractive ones. Juhu Beach is the most famous among all, for its scenic locales, shooting of Bollywood movies, delectable snacks of the local stalls and its posh restaurants where you can have an amazing experience of sipping your favorite beverage watching the rippling waves.

Lakshadweep, a collection of exotic islands, 400 km from Kerala in the Arabian sea, is a perfect destination to enjoy a romantic honeymoon amidst the virgin islands and silent beaches. You can have fun on the waves, as facilities for many water sports are available on its beaches. So, get set to row down the seas and enjoy surfing, sailing and kayaking. You can collect a beautiful variety of shells from the sandy lap of the beaches.

Endless fun and excitement amidst the blues, the greys and the greens. Enjoy the treasures of the beaches of India, to have a fantastic experience during your stay in India.

For more information, visit www.travellinginindia.com.

Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/a-splash-on-the-india-beaches-927449.html