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Beaches
Beaches in India provide the most tempting combination of sun,
sand, sea and surf that is too hard to resist for any beach lover
and water sport adventurer. When it comes to beach holidays in India
the choice is unending. Still the foremost choices of beach travel
in India include the beautiful sea shores of Goa, where the tropical
sun bathed beaches have something for every visitor. Other beaches
such as Kovalam, Marina and Juhu, not just focus on tourism they
are also venues for recreation and entertainment for the local population
and the outstation tourists.
Goa
At
every twist and turn of the undulating Goan coast there are alluring
little coves and bays each completely different and each with its
own special charm. Along the coast are picturesque villages with
tall white washed churches and red tiled shouses that nestle into
the lush green of the Goan countryside. Do visit the northern part
of Goa, which has got some of the finest beaches are edged by tall
leterite cliffs including Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator and Chapora
with an Old fort overlooking the beach. The Arambol Beach has a
delightful fresh water pond at the base of a verdant slope. The
southern beaches with their expanses of sparkling white sand and
calm sea comprise of Bogmolo, Colva, Benaulim, Cavelossim And Mabor.
The Tiny bay at Palolem is quite breathtaking and definitely merits
a visit.
Andaman & Nicobar
If
there is one place on earth that can offer beaches that are truly
pristine , they are here. in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In
fact, it will change the very way you define pristine for all times
to come!
A love affair with the Andaman isles is not really uncommon for
those who have stumbled across them. whether accidentally or purposefully.
Of course, you could get infatuated with them for very different
reasons. ranging from your love of the sun, sand and sea in all
its virginal glory to the spine-tingling noises right out of a hoodoo
ritual as practiced by the local tribes. Whatever may be your specific
preference, the isles can satiate both varieties. though your return
back to civilization is by no means guaranteed if you prefer encounters
of the second kind!
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep
Islands is known as the ultimate exotic diving location that lies
two hundred and fifty miles off the southwest coast of India in
the Arabian Sea. This island destination comprise of the 36 islands
that are scattered like emerald green jewels in a sea. Popularly
known as the Lakshadweep Island Group, these islands are also called
"the Laccadives" and are located 400-kms away from the state of
Kerala on the Indian mainland.
The beaches of Lakshadweep are a paradise for divers, but out of
Lakshadweep's 36 Arabian Sea coral islands and islets, ten islands
are inhabited, and just two, Bangaram and Kadmat, are open to visitors.
Lakshadweep Islands present a unique combination of wilderness experience
on both land and sea. Beside the marine life, the one thing that
can lure to the tropical beach island destination of Lakshadweep
are the shells, that are as exquisite and beautiful as the island
itself. So how about choosing these islands as your next beach travel
destination!
Kerala ( Kovalam)
Situated
on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline is a small village
of Kovalam. This quiet town of Kovalam came on the tourist map,
when its beautiful and secluded beaches were discovered.
Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts
in India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut
trees along the beaches gives it a ravishing look.
The Three Beaches Of Kovalam
The beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern
most beach and the most popular from the three, is the Lighthouse
Beach. Further south on the beach one can have a spectacular view
of the Vizhinzam mosque, but photography is prohibited here.
The middle beach is called Hawah. Each morning this beach acts
as a base for the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra,
is least affected of all by the changing times. It is dotted with
few rudimentary wooden fishing vessels.
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