BEACHES OF INDIA DIRECTORY

Field-verified documentation of India's coastal ecosystems, Blue Flag certified shores, island coral lagoons, cliff beaches, and sacred ocean confluences.

Pristine turquoise waters and white coralline sand at Radhanagar Beach in Swaraj Dweep Andaman Islands Blue Flag Certified

Radhanagar Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea / Bay of Bengal

Radhanagar Beach, designated as Beach No. 7 on Swaraj Dweep (formerly Havelock Island), is widely celebrated as one of Asia's most pristine tropical shorelines. Awarded the prestig...

Red laterite cliffs rising directly above the Arabian Sea at Varkala Papanasam Beach Kerala National Geological Monument

Varkala Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Varkala Papanasam Beach is one of India's most extraordinary coastal landscapes, where high red laterite cliffs rise dramatically above the Arabian Sea. Located in Thiruvananthapur...

Crescent shaped sandy shoreline of Palolem Beach in South Goa surrounded by coconut palms Crescent Cove

Palolem Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Palolem Beach is South Goa's iconic crescent bay, world-renowned for its laid-back atmosphere, calm turquoise waters, and backdrop of leaning coconut palms. Spanning roughly 1.5 ki...

Pristine white sand shoreline and clear blue waters of Shivrajpur Blue Flag Beach in Devbhumi Dwarka Gujarat Blue Flag Certified

Shivrajpur Beach

Gujarat • Arabian Sea

Shivrajpur Beach, situated 12 kilometers north of the holy city of Dwarka in Gujarat, is a landmark destination along the Saurashtra coastline. As Gujarat's first Blue Flag certifi...

Aerial view of Om Beach in Gokarna Karnataka naturally shaped like the sacred Om symbol Geological Om Shape

Om Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Om Beach is one of India's most geographically distinct and spiritually reverent coastal locations. Located in the temple town of Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, t...

Turquoise lagoon waters and coconut palm shoreline at Bangaram Island Beach in Lakshadweep Coral Atoll Lagoon

Bangaram Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Bangaram Island Beach is the crown jewel of Lakshadweep—an uninhabited tear-drop shaped coral atoll encircled by an expansive turquoise lagoon, shallow sandbars, and vibrant live c...

Long white sand shoreline and clear blue waters of Tarkarli Beach in Malvan Maharashtra Scuba & Coral Haven

Tarkarli Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea

Tarkarli Beach is Maharashtra's finest coastal sanctuary, famous for its exceptionally clear waters, long stretches of fine white sand, and proximity to historic sea forts. Located...

Clean golden sand shoreline and Blue Flag promenade at Ghoghla Beach in Diu Blue Flag Certified

Ghoghla Beach

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu • Arabian Sea

Ghoghla Beach, situated on the mainland entry to Diu island district, is widely recognized as one of western India's cleanest and most spacious golden sand beaches. Spanning over 3...

Golden sands and blue waters of Puri Golden Beach in Odisha with sand art sculptures Blue Flag Certified

Puri Beach

Odisha • Bay of Bengal

Puri Golden Beach, situated along the Bay of Bengal in Odisha, is one of eastern India's most celebrated sacred coastal destinations. Renowned for its fine golden sands, spiritual ...

Narrow white sand spit of Dhanushkodi Beach surrounded by blue oceans at the edge of India Oceanic Confluence

Dhanushkodi Beach

Tamil Nadu • Confluence of Bay of Bengal & Indian Ocean

Dhanushkodi Beach, situated at the easternmost tip of Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu, is one of India's most awe-inspiring and hauntingly beautiful coastal environments. Occupying a n...

Golden sands and green Eastern Ghats hills framing Rushikonda Blue Flag Beach in Visakhapatnam Blue Flag Certified

Rushikonda Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Rushikonda Beach, located 16 kilometers north of Visakhapatnam city in Andhra Pradesh, is one of eastern India's premier coastal spots. Famous as 'Jewel of the East Coast', Rushiko...

Vast exposed sea bed of Chandipur Disappearing Beach in Odisha during low tide Disappearing Sea Phenomenon

Chandipur Beach

Odisha • Bay of Bengal

Chandipur Beach, situated in Baleswar (Balasore) district of Odisha, is one of the world's most extraordinary natural coastal phenomena. Renowned as the 'Disappearing Beach', Chand...

Red ghost crabs on the hard golden sand shoreline of Mandarmani Beach in West Bengal Red Crab Shore

Mandarmani Beach

West Bengal • Bay of Bengal

Mandarmani Beach, located in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal along the northern Bay of Bengal coast, is one of eastern India's fastest-growing seaside destinations. Spannin...

Golden sands and turquoise waters of Paradise Beach in Puducherry reached by Chunnambar ferry Ferry-Accessible Island Spit

Paradise Beach

Puducherry • Bay of Bengal

Paradise Beach, locally known as Plage Paradiso, is Puducherry's most famous coastal attraction. Situated on an isolated sand spit at Nonankuppam, 8 kilometers south of Puducherry ...

Red and white striped Vizhinjam Lighthouse perched above the golden sands of Kovalam Beach Kerala Iconic Triple Cove

Kovalam Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Kovalam Lighthouse Beach, situated 16 kilometers south of Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram, is one of India's most legendary international beach destinations. Comprising th...

Unique hexagonal columnar basalt rock pillars rising out of the turquoise sea at St. Mary's Island near Malpe Udupi National Geological Monument

St. Mary's Island Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

St. Mary's Island, located 6 kilometers off Malpe port in Udupi district of Karnataka, is one of India's most extraordinary geological marvels. Declared a National Geological Monum...

Golden sands and sea sports at Baga Beach North Goa with Baga river creek in background Water Sports & Heritage Hub

Baga Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Baga Beach, seamlessly connected with Calangute Beach to its south, is the beating heart of North Goa's coastal tourism. Located in Bardez taluka, Baga is famous for Baga Creek (wh...

Paliem Sweetwater Lake adjacent to Arambol Beach in Pernem North Goa surrounded by green hills Sweetwater Lake Cove

Arambol Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Arambol Beach, situated in Pernem taluka of northernmost Goa, is famous for its bohemian charm, dramatic coastal cliff walk, and the unique Paliem Sweetwater Lake (*Kalacha Talav*)...

Wide quiet golden sand shoreline of Agonda Beach South Goa protected for Olive Ridley turtle nesting Turtle Nesting Sanctuary

Agonda Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Agonda Beach, located in Canacona taluka of South Goa, is one of India's finest eco-quiet beaches. Spanning 3 kilometers of wide golden sand, Agonda is officially protected by the ...

Vehicles driving along the hard packed sand shoreline of Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach in Kannur Kerala Asia's Longest Drive-in Beach

Muzhappilangad Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, located between Kannur and Thalassery in Kerala, is celebrated as Asia's longest drive-in beach. Spanning 4 kilometers of firm, hard-packed sand, it ...

Ramparts of 300 year old Bekal Fort rising directly over the golden sand beach in Kasaragod Kerala 300-Yr Sea Fort Beach

Bekal Beach

Kerala • Arabian Sea

Bekal Fort Beach, located in Kasaragod district of northern Kerala, is an extraordinary destination where Kerala's largest and best-preserved 300-year-old sea fort rises directly a...

White sand shoreline and casuarina trees of Kashid Beach in Raigad Maharashtra Konkan White Sand

Kashid Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea

Kashid Beach, situated between Alibaug and Murud in Raigad district of Maharashtra, is widely considered the cleanest and most picturesque white sand beach along the northern Konka...

Coconut palm trees lining the sandy shoreline of Madhavpur Beach in Porbandar Gujarat Cultural Fair Shore

Madhavpur Beach

Gujarat • Arabian Sea

Madhavpur Beach, situated midway between Porbandar and Veraval in Gujarat, is one of western India's most scenic coastal highway drives. Lined with coconut palm groves, sand dunes,...

Wide crescent bay of Kudle Beach in Gokarna Karnataka framed by green coastal cliffs Gokarna Trek Cove

Kudle Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Kudle Beach is a beautiful wide crescent cove situated just 3 kilometers from Gokarna town in Karnataka. Bounded by two high laterite headlands, Kudle is famous as the starting poi...

Vast sandy shoreline of Marina Beach in Chennai with Chennai Lighthouse in background World's 2nd Longest Urban Beach

Marina Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Marina Beach, running 13 kilometers along Chennai's eastern shoreline, is the world's second-longest natural urban beach. Promenaded by governor Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff ...

Schmidt Memorial and golden sand promenade at Elliot's Beach in Besant Nagar Chennai Bessie Promenade

Elliot's Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Elliot's Beach, popularly known as Bessie Beach, is located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Besant Nagar in southern Chennai. Named after Edward Elliot, former Governor of...

Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles along the protected coast of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary Odisha World's Largest Arribada Site

Gahirmatha Sanctuary

Odisha • Bay of Bengal

Gahirmatha Coast, situated in Kendrapara district of Odisha within the Bhitarkanika mangrove ecosystem, is world-famous as the world's largest mass nesting site (*Arribada*) for en...

Crystal clear turquoise shallow waters and fallen tree trunks at Elephant Beach in Havelock Andaman Snorkeling & Coral Haven

Elephant Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Elephant Beach, located on the northwestern coast of Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) in the Andaman Islands, is famous for its shallow live coral reefs, transparent turquoise waters...

Natural living coral arch rock formation at Laxmanpur Beach No 2 in Shaheed Dweep Neil Island Andaman Living Coral Arch

Laxmanpur Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Laxmanpur Beach, located on Shaheed Dweep (formerly Neil Island) in the Andaman Islands, is famous for its broad white sand point (Laxmanpur No. 1) and its iconic natural living co...

Turquoise shallow coral lagoon and white sand shoreline at Kavaratti Beach in Lakshadweep UT Capital Coral Lagoon

Kavaratti Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Kavaratti Island Beach, located on the administrative capital island of Lakshadweep UT, is famous for its vast crystal-clear turquoise lagoon, white coral sands, Marine Aquarium, a...

Golden sand bay surrounded by green Eastern Ghats hills at Yarada Beach in Visakhapatnam Dolphin's Nose Cove

Yarada Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Yarada Beach, tucked behind the iconic Dolphin's Nose hill in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is widely considered one of the east coast's most scenic secluded beaches. Surrounded b...

7th century UNESCO World Heritage Shore Temple standing on the sand edge of Mahabalipuram Beach Tamil Nadu UNESCO Shore Temple

Mahabalipuram Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Mahabalipuram Beach (Mamallapuram), located 55 kilometers south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, is a world-famous coastal destination where 7th-century Pallava granite rock architecture ...

Red laterite rocks and golden sands of Anjuna Beach in North Goa with palm trees Historic Flea Market Cove

Anjuna Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Anjuna Beach, nestled between the Arabian Sea and laterite hills in North Goa's Bardez taluka, is one of India's most legendary coastal destinations. World-renowned since the 1960s...

Wide golden sand expanse of Morjim Beach in North Goa where Chapora River meets the Arabian Sea Olive Ridley Sanctuary

Morjim Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Morjim Beach, situated at the mouth of the Chapora River in Pernem taluka of North Goa, is celebrated for its wide, tranquil golden sands and its vital ecological status as a prote...

Vast white sand shoreline of Colva Beach in South Goa with coconut groves 25km White Sand Stretch

Colva Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Colva Beach, situated in Salcete taluka of South Goa just 6 kilometers from the commercial city of Margao, is the oldest and most extensive beach in southern Goa. Colva forms part ...

Silver sand shoreline and landscaped Sea Walkway at Malpe Beach in Udupi Karnataka Sea Walkway & Island Hub

Malpe Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Malpe Beach, located 6 kilometers west of the temple city of Udupi in Karnataka, is a vibrant coastal destination famous for its pristine silver sand, panoramic Sea Walkway jutting...

Colorful kites flying over the golden sand shoreline of Panambur Beach in Mangaluru Karnataka International Kite Festival

Panambur Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Panambur Beach, located 9 kilometers north of Mangaluru city center in Karnataka, is one of South India's best-managed public beaches. Famous as the venue of the biennial Internati...

Coconut palm trees and traditional fishing boats on the golden sand of Marari Beach in Alappuzha Kerala Eco-Village Wellness Beach

Marari Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Marari Beach, located in the quiet coastal hamlet of Mararikulam in Alappuzha district of Kerala, is the quintessential peaceful Malabar beach. Untouched by mass commercialization,...

Flat golden sands and Chinese fishing nets of Cherai Beach on Vypin Island near Kochi Kerala Princess of the Arabian Sea

Cherai Beach

Kerala • Arabian Sea / Backwater Confluence

Cherai Beach, situated on the northern tip of Vypin Island in Ernakulam district near Kochi, is known as the 'Princess of the Arabian Sea'. Spanning 15 kilometers of flat golden sa...

Horseshoe shaped bay and branching African Hoka palm trees at Nagoa Beach in Diu Horseshoe Bay & Hoka Trees

Nagoa Beach

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu • Arabian Sea

Nagoa Beach, situated in the village of Bucharwada on the southwestern coast of Diu island, is Diu's most famous and visited seaside attraction. Famous for its unique semi-circular...

Sunrise over the golden sand and Blue Flag promenade at Chandrabhaga Beach near Konark Sun Temple Odisha Blue Flag Certified

Chandrabhaga Beach

Odisha • Bay of Bengal

Chandrabhaga Beach, located 3 kilometers from the 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, is one of India's most celebrated sacred and ecological coastlines...

Gopalpur Lighthouse standing over the golden sands of Gopalpur Beach in Ganjam Odisha Colonial Port & Lighthouse

Gopalpur Beach

Odisha • Bay of Bengal

Gopalpur-on-Sea Beach, located in Ganjam district of southern Odisha, is a charming and peaceful coastal destination steeped in maritime history. Once a bustling ancient port for t...

Wide golden sand expanse and gentle waves of Suryalanka Beach in Bapatla Andhra Pradesh Gentle Shallow Slope

Suryalanka Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Suryalanka Beach, located 9 kilometers from the historic handloom town of Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh, is one of the most popular weekend coastal retreats along the central Andhra co...

Casuarina trees and clean golden sand of Mypadu Beach in Nellore Andhra Pradesh Casuarina Grove Coast

Mypadu Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Mypadu Beach, located 25 kilometers east of Nellore city in Andhra Pradesh, is celebrated for its lush greenery, long casuarina tree groves, and pristine golden sand. Away from urb...

Vivekananda Rock Memorial and 133 foot Thiruvalluvar Statue at Kanyakumari Beach Tamil Nadu Tri-Sea Confluence Point

Kanyakumari Beach

Tamil Nadu • Triveni Sangam (Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal & Indian Ocean)

Kanyakumari Beach, situated at the southernmost tip of mainland India in Tamil Nadu, is one of the world's most geographically unique and spiritually venerated shorelines. Here, at...

Surfers and golden sand shoreline at Covelong Blue Flag Beach in Tamil Nadu Blue Flag & Surfing Hub

Covelong Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Covelong Beach, officially known as Kovalam Beach (Tamil Nadu), is situated 35 kilometers south of Chennai along the scenic East Coast Road (ECR). Awarded international Blue Flag c...

Dark golden sands and gentle waves of Auroville Beach near Puducherry Auroville Coastal Shore

Auro Beach

Puducherry • Bay of Bengal

Auroville Beach, locally called Auro Beach, is situated along the East Coast Road 7 kilometers north of Puducherry town, near the international township of Auroville. Renowned for ...

Vast sandy shoreline of New Digha Sea Beach in West Bengal with casuarina trees Brighton of the East

Digha Beach

West Bengal • Bay of Bengal

Digha Sea Beach, situated along the northern tip of the Bay of Bengal in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, is eastern India's most beloved seaside destination. Dubbed the 'B...

Baby Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchling marching towards Arabian Sea at Velas Beach in Ratnagiri Maharashtra Velas Turtle Festival

Velas Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea

Velas Beach, tucked away in Mandangad taluka of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, is a world-renowned coastal eco-sanctuary. Celebrated for its annual **Velas Turtle Festival**, t...

White sands of Ganpatipule Beach in Ratnagiri Maharashtra with Swayambhu Ganpati Temple on the shore 400-Yr Temple Shore

Ganpatipule Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea

Ganpatipule Beach, located 25 kilometers north of Ratnagiri city in Maharashtra, is one of western India's most revered coastal pilgrimage destinations. Renowned for its 400-year-o...

Flat golden sands and dense coconut groves at Kihim Beach near Alibaug Maharashtra Butterfly & Bird Sanctuary

Kihim Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea

Kihim Beach, located 12 kilometers north of Alibaug in Raigad district of Maharashtra, is a peaceful coastal haven renowned for its flat sandy beach, dense coconut and betel nut gr...

Black sand shoreline of Murud Beach in Raigad Maharashtra with Murud Janjira sea fort in the distance Janjira Sea Fort Gateway

Murud Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea

Murud Beach, located in Murud taluka of Raigad district in Maharashtra, is a historic coastal destination famous for its soft dark sand, coconut palm fringe, and as the boarding ba...

Red laterite cliffs of Vagator Beach in North Goa with 17th century Chapora Fort on the hilltop Dil Chahta Hai Fort Cliff

Vagator Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Vagator Beach, located in Bardez taluka of North Goa, is one of Goa's most dramatic coastal landscapes. Divided into Big Vagator and Little Vagator (Ozran Beach) by rocky laterite ...

Pristine white sand shoreline and wooden fishing boats at Benaulim Beach in South Goa Mythological Parashurama Land

Benaulim Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Benaulim Beach, located just 5 kilometers south of Margao in Salcete taluka of South Goa, is a serene white sand beach deeply rooted in Goan mythology. According to legend, Benauli...

Submerged iron pillars of the 150 year old sea pier at Kozhikode Beach in Calicut Kerala 150-Yr Colonial Pier Beach

Kozhikode Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Kozhikode (Calicut) Beach, situated along the Malabar coast in Kozhikode city, is a landmark destination rich in global maritime history. Once the legendary 'City of Spices' where ...

Ocean promenade and rocky shore of Devka Beach in Daman Musical Fountain Promenade

Devka Beach

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu • Arabian Sea

Devka Beach, located 4 kilometers north of Daman town center in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, is Daman's primary coastal promenade destination. F...

Hard packed sand shoreline and mangrove watchtower at Bakkhali Beach in West Bengal Sundarbans Delta Coast

Bakkhali Beach

West Bengal • Bay of Bengal

Bakkhali Beach, located on one of the deltaic islands of the outer Sundarbans in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, is a unique coastal destination. Featuring a 7-kilometer...

Dense tamarisk forest and red ghost crabs on the golden sand of Tajpur Beach in West Bengal Red Crab & Tamarisk Coast

Tajpur Beach

West Bengal • Bay of Bengal

Tajpur Beach, situated between Mandarmani and Shankarpur along the Bengal coast in Purba Medinipur district, is one of West Bengal's most serene eco-beaches. Bordered by dense ever...

Natural black sand shoreline and Datta Rameshwaram Temple at Manginapudi Beach in Machilipatnam Andhra Pradesh Historic Masulipatnam Port

Manginapudi Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Manginapudi Beach, located 11 kilometers from the historic port city of Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, is a unique natural black sand beach. De...

Vast golden sand expanse and 17th century Fort St David ruins at Silver Beach in Cuddalore Tamil Nadu 2nd Longest Coromandel Coast

Silver Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Silver Beach, located just 2 kilometers from Cuddalore town in Tamil Nadu, is the second-longest beach on the Coromandel Coast. Renowned for its vast uncrowded golden sand, 17th-ce...

Granite rock sea wall and French colonial promenade at Promenade Rock Beach in Puducherry White Town French Quarter Sea Wall

Promenade Beach

Puducherry • Bay of Bengal

Promenade Rock Beach, located along Goubert Salai in the historic French Quarter (White Town) of Puducherry, is the social and cultural heart of the Union Territory. Spanning 1.5 k...

Surfers and golden sand shoreline at Serenity Beach near Puducherry Puducherry Surfing Hub

Serenity Beach

Puducherry • Bay of Bengal

Serenity Beach, located just 4 kilometers north of Puducherry town center, is Puducherry's premier surfing destination. Featuring a clean golden sand beach protected by two long st...

Black rocks contrasting with white coralline sand and turquoise ocean at Kalapathar Beach in Havelock Andaman Black Rock & White Sand

Kalapathar Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Kalapathar Beach, located on the southeastern coast of Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) in the Andaman Islands, is famous for its dramatic visual contrast—where smooth black ocean bo...

Crystal clear turquoise shallow lagoon and coral reefs at Bharatpur Beach in Neil Island Shaheed Dweep Andaman Neil Coral Lagoon & Water Sports

Bharatpur Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Bharatpur Beach, situated right next to the main jetty on Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in the Andaman Islands, is famous for its vast crystal-clear coral lagoon, white sand, glass-b...

Pristine white sand shoreline and wooden bamboo bridge across Mandrem Creek in North Goa Bamboo Bridge Creek

Mandrem Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Mandrem Beach, situated between Ashwem and Arambol in Pernem taluka of North Goa, is one of northern Goa's most peaceful white sand beaches. Separated from the main road by a tranq...

Pristine white sand and palm shaded daybeds at Ashwem Beach in North Goa Eco-Chic White Sand

Ashwem Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Ashwem Beach, located between Morjim and Mandrem in Pernem taluka of North Goa, is celebrated as one of Goa's most stylish and pristine white sand stretches. Known for its wide unc...

White sands and black lava rocks at Cavelossim Beach in South Goa where Sal River meets Arabian Sea Sal River Estuary Coast

Cavelossim Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Varca and Cavelossim beaches, situated in Salcete taluka of South Goa, form a pristine 10-kilometer stretch of powder-white sand. Famous for where the serene Sal River flows parall...

1901 stone lighthouse perched on a massive black laterite sea cliff at Kapu Beach near Udupi Karnataka 1901 Cliff Lighthouse

Kapu Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Kapu (Kaup) Beach, located 13 kilometers south of Udupi in Karnataka, is a world-famous coastal destination dominated by a 27-meter (89 ft) black-and-yellow striped stone lighthous...

World's 2nd tallest Lord Shiva statue (123 ft) and 20 story Raja Gopuram overlooking Murudeshwar Beach in Karnataka World's 2nd Tallest Shiva Statue

Murudeshwar Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Murudeshwar Beach, located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is one of India's most dramatic coastal temple landmarks. Set on Kanduka Hill surrounded on three sides by the A...

Vasco da Gama landing monument stone and Blue Flag beach promenade at Kappad Beach near Kozhikode Kerala Blue Flag Certified

Kappad Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Kappad Beach (Kappakadavu), located 16 kilometers north of Kozhikode in Kerala, is a globally landmarked historical shoreline. It was on these golden sands that Portuguese navigato...

Submerged wooden and iron pillars of 160 year old sea pier at Alappuzha Alleppey Beach in Kerala 160-Yr Sea Pier Gateway

Alappuzha Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Alappuzha (Alleppey) Beach, located in the heart of Alappuzha town in Kerala, is a historic coastal landmark famous as the ocean gateway to Kerala's world-renowned backwaters. Domi...

Expansive turquoise shallow coral lagoon on both sides of Kadmat Island in Lakshadweep Dual Lagoon Coral Island

Kadmat Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Kadmat Island Beach, located in the central archipelago of Lakshadweep, is a breathtaking 8-kilometer long, narrow coral island (just 550 meters wide at its broadest). Famous for b...

Casuarina trees and wooden fishing trawlers at Shankarpur Beach in West Bengal Historic Fishing Harbor

Shankarpur Beach

West Bengal • Bay of Bengal

Shankarpur Beach, located 14 kilometers east of Digha in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, is a peaceful twin beach destination and major mechanized fishing harbor. Fringed ...

Golden sands and 17th century Dutch cemetery obelisks at Bheemunipatnam Bheemili Beach near Visakhapatnam 17th-Century Dutch Port

Bheemili Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Bheemunipatnam Beach, popularly known as Bheemili, is situated 30 kilometers north of Visakhapatnam along the scenic Beach Road in Andhra Pradesh. Steeped in history as a 17th-cent...

Casuarina trees and clean golden sand of Kothapatnam Beach near Ongole Andhra Pradesh Prakasam Coastal Haven

Kothapatnam Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Kothapatnam Beach, located 18 kilometers east of Ongole town in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, is a clean and peaceful coastal destination. Fringed by long belts of casuarina...

Silappatikaram Art Gallery and golden sand shoreline at Poompuhar Beach where Kaveri River meets the sea in Tamil Nadu Ancient Chola Port & Kaveri Estuary

Poompuhar Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Poompuhar Beach, historically known as Kaveripoompatanam, is situated in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu at the exact confluence where the sacred Kaveri River flows into the ...

Golden sands of Velankanni Beach in Nagapattinam Tamil Nadu with Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health spires in background Lourdes of the East Shore

Velankanni Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Velankanni Beach, located adjacent to the world-renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health ('Lourdes of the East') in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, is one of India's most ...

Broad golden sands and landscaped Beach Park at Karaikal Beach in Puducherry UT Arasalar River Estuary

Karaikal Beach

Puducherry • Bay of Bengal

Karaikal Beach, situated 2 kilometers from Karaikal town in the French enclave district of Karaikal (Puducherry UT), is one of eastern India's best-landscaped coastal parks. Locate...

Giant Mahua trees overhanging white coral sand and calm turquoise waters at Vijaynagar Beach No 5 in Havelock Andaman Beach No. 5 Sunrise Coast

Vijaynagar Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Vijaynagar Beach, officially designated as Beach No. 5 on Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) in the Andaman Islands, is famous for its leaning Mahua trees (*Madhuca longifolia*) touchi...

300 foot brick lighthouse built in 1885 standing over white sand coral lagoon at Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep 300-Ft 1885 British Lighthouse

Minicoy Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Minicoy Island Beach (Maliku), located at the southernmost tip of Lakshadweep near the Maldives, is one of India's most culturally and geographically distinct island atolls. Spanni...

High forested cliff walls framing the hidden crescent turquoise bay at Butterfly Beach in South Goa Boat-Only Hidden Cove

Butterfly Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Butterfly Beach, hidden north of Palolem Beach in Canacona taluka of South Goa, is one of Goa's most secluded natural coastal coves. Enclosed by steep forested rock cliffs, this hi...

Lower sea walls of 1612 Fort Aguada jutting into the golden sands of Sinquerim Beach in North Goa 1612 Fort Aguada Bastion

Sinquerim Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Sinquerim Beach, located at the southern tip of Bardez taluka in North Goa, is a historic shoreline famous for being anchored by the 17th-century Fort Aguada. Built by the Portugue...

Uncrowded golden sand shoreline and wooden fishing boats at Belekeri Beach in Ankola Uttara Kannada Historic Maritime Port

Belekeri Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Belekeri Beach, located 9 kilometers from Ankola in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is a tranquil and historic coastal destination. Formerly an ancient natural harbor traded ...

Massive dark sea rocks known as Rudra Shile breaking waves at Someshwara Beach in Ullal Mangaluru Rudra Shile Sea Rocks

Someshwara Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Someshwara Beach, located in Ullal 12 kilometers south of Mangaluru city center in Karnataka, is a sacred coastal destination famous for its massive ancient black sea boulders call...

Giant Mother and Child sculpture by Kanayi Kunhiraman over golden sands at Payyambalam Beach in Kannur Kerala Mother & Child Sculpture

Payyambalam Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Payyambalam Beach, located just 2 kilometers from Kannur city center, is Kannur's main urban beach promenade. Renowned for its pristine 4-kilometer golden sand, landscaped cliff pa...

Coconut palm fronds overhanging calm golden sand and offshore Nyarakazhcha reef at Thirumullavaram Beach in Kollam Kerala Nyarakazhcha Coral Reef

Thirumullavaram Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Thirumullavaram Beach, located 6 kilometers north of Kollam town center in Kerala, is a peaceful coconut grove beach famous for its unique offshore coral reef formation called **Ny...

Limestone sea cliffs and royal Bhavnagar Summer Palace at Gopnath Beach in Gujarat Royal Bhavnagar Summer Palace

Gopnath Beach

Gujarat • Gulf of Khambhat / Arabian Sea

Gopnath Beach, situated 75 kilometers south of Bhavnagar in Talaja taluka of Gujarat, is a unique coastal destination blending royal heritage, limestone sea cliffs, and spiritual d...

Sunset crowds and Pav Bhaji stalls along the 6 km golden sand expanse of Juhu Beach in Mumbai Maharashtra Mumbai Street Food Coast

Juhu Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea

Juhu Beach, located in the western suburbs of Mumbai, is India's most iconic and visited metropolitan beach. Spanning 6 kilometers along the Arabian Sea from Santacruz to Versova, ...

Airplane landing on airstrip surrounded by turquoise coral lagoon at Agatti Island Beach in Lakshadweep Lakshadweep Gateway Airstrip

Agatti Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Agatti Island Beach, located in the western archipelago of Lakshadweep, is the primary gateway to the entire Union Territory. Spanning 5.6 kilometers in length, Agatti is world-fam...

Vast shallow turquoise lagoon and uninhabited islet of Tilakkam at Kalpeni Island Beach in Lakshadweep Enormous Islet Coral Lagoon

Kalpeni Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Kalpeni Island Beach, located 287 kilometers off the Kochi coast in Lakshadweep, is renowned for having one of the largest and most spectacular coral lagoons in the archipelago. Al...

Golden sunrise casting rays over limestone cliff caves and white coralline sand at Sitapur Beach in Neil Island Shaheed Dweep Andaman Neil Island Sunrise Beach

Sitapur Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Sitapur Beach, designated as Beach No. 5 on Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in the Andaman Islands, is world-famous as the 'Sunrise Beach' of Neil Island. Located on the island's easte...

Uprooted ancient forest trees and white coralline sand at Wandoor Beach in South Andaman near Port Blair Mahatma Gandhi Marine Park

Wandoor Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Wandoor Beach, located 25 kilometers west of Port Blair in South Andaman, is a serene coastal destination famous as the official gateway to the **Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Par...

100 year old British lighthouse standing on high laterite sea cliffs at Muttom Beach in Kanyakumari Tamil Nadu 100-Yr Colonial Lighthouse

Muttom Beach

Tamil Nadu • Arabian Sea

Muttom Beach, located 16 kilometers from Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, is a striking coastal landscape dominated by a 100-year-old British colonial lighthouse pe...

1620 Danish Fort Dansborg with yellow ramparts standing over the Bay of Bengal at Tranquebar Beach in Tamil Nadu 1620 Danish Fort Dansborg

Tranquebar Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Tharangambadi Beach, historically known as Tranquebar ('Land of the Singing Waves'), is situated in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu. Settled by the Danish East India Company ...

Coconut palm trees and wooden fishing boats on the golden sand of Vodarevu Beach near Chirala Andhra Pradesh Chirala Handloom Coast

Vodarevu Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Vodarevu Beach, located just 6 kilometers from the famous textile hub of Chirala in Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh, is one of central Andhra's most accessible coastal resorts. ...

1884 lighthouse standing over the golden sands of Kalingapatnam Beach where Vamsadhara River meets the Bay of Bengal in Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh 1884 Colonial Lighthouse

Kalingapatnam Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Kalingapatnam Beach, located 25 kilometers from Srikakulam in northern Andhra Pradesh, is a historically monumental coastal destination where the sacred Vamsadhara River flows into...

Wide golden sand dunes and palm groves at Candolim Beach in North Goa Dune Vegetation Coast

Candolim Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Candolim Beach, extending north from Sinquerim in Bardez taluka of North Goa, is one of Goa's most sophisticated and relaxed beach stretches. Known for its wide golden sand dunes c...

Peaceful backwater creek fronds and coconut palm village path at Nagoa Salcete in South Goa South Goa Backwater Creek

Nagoa Salcete Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea / Backwater Creek

Nagoa Beach (Salcete), located in Verna-Salcete of South Goa, is a serene inland coastal village shore centered around Nagoa Creek. Unlike commercial ocean beaches, Nagoa offers a ...

Tree-shaded paved promenade and golden sand at Tannirbhavi Beach in Mangaluru Karnataka Gurupura Ferry & Tree Park

Tannirbhavi Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Tannirbhavi Beach, located 7 kilometers north of Mangaluru city in Karnataka, is one of Mangaluru's cleanest and most peaceful coastal parks. Accessible via a scenic 5-minute passe...

1891 white stone lighthouse standing on high laterite hill at Bhatkal Beach in Uttara Kannada Karnataka 1891 Stone Lighthouse

Bhatkal Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Bhatkal Beach, located 3 kilometers from the historic port town of Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is a scenic coastal landmark dominated by a white stone lighthou...

Coconut palm fronds over golden sand and traditional wooden fishing boats at Nattika Beach in Thrissur Kerala Chemmeen Film Heritage

Nattika Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Nattika Beach, located 25 kilometers southwest of Thrissur city in Kerala, is a historic and serene coastal hamlet. Immortalized in Indian cinema as the primary shooting location o...

Twin crescent golden sand coves separated by dark laterite rocks at Kizhunna Ezhara Beach in Kannur Kerala Twin Secluded Coves

Kizhunna Ezhara Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Kizhunna and Ezhara beaches, located 11 kilometers south of Kannur in Kerala, form a pair of pristine, twin secluded crescent coves. Separated by a rocky laterite headland protrudi...

White sands and water sports boats at Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach in Gir Somnath Gujarat across Diu creek Diu Creek Water Sports

Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach

Gujarat • Arabian Sea

Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach, located in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat directly across the creek from Diu Island, is one of Gujarat's premier white sand beach resorts. Featuring a 6-kil...

Vast natural black sand flat and street food stalls at Dumas Beach near Surat Gujarat Surat Lashkari Bhajiya Coast

Dumas Beach

Gujarat • Gulf of Khambhat / Arabian Sea

Dumas Beach, located 18 kilometers southwest of Surat city center in Gujarat, is a legendary coastal destination famous for its natural black sand substrate. Situated along the mou...

Crystal clear turquoise shallow lagoon and white coral sand at Amini Island Beach in Lakshadweep Ancient Stone Craft Atoll

Amini Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Amini Island Beach, located in the central archipelago of Lakshadweep 56 kilometers from Agatti, is historically one of the earliest inhabited coral islands in Lakshadweep. Renowne...

Pristine white coral sand spit and turquoise shallow lagoon at Chetlat Island Beach in Lakshadweep Coconut Leaf Cap Craft

Chetlat Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Chetlat Island Beach, located in the northern sector of the Lakshadweep archipelago 432 kilometers from Kochi, is a pristine and tranquil coral island. Famous for its fine white co...

Coconut palm trees over golden sand and jet ski water sports at Corbyns Cove Beach in Port Blair Andaman Port Blair Urban Beach

Corbyn's Cove

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Corbyn's Cove Beach, located just 7 kilometers south of Port Blair city center, is the primary urban beach of the Andaman Islands. Surrounded by steep green hills and dense coconut...

Volcanic dark sand shoreline and turtle nesting sanctuary at Kalipur Beach in Diglipur North Andaman 4-Turtle Species Nesting Coast

Kalipur Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Kalipur Beach, located 18 kilometers from Diglipur in North Andaman, is a globally renowned ecological sea turtle sanctuary. Featuring unique volcanic dark sand, Kalipur is one of ...

Tranquil golden sand spit and casuarina trees at Kattupalli Beach north of Ennore Chennai in Tamil Nadu Coromandel Coastal Spit

Kattupalli Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Kattupalli Beach, located 30 kilometers north of Chennai in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, is a secluded coastal sand spit situated beyond the Ennore backwaters. Fringed by lon...

1581 Holy Cross Church standing atop high red sand dune cliff overlooking ocean surf at Manapad Beach in Thoothukudi Tamil Nadu High Dune Cliff & Surfing Point

Manapad Beach

Tamil Nadu • Gulf of Mannar / Indian Ocean

Manapad Beach, located 18 kilometers south of Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, is a geographically and historically extraordinary coastal headland. Protruding int...

Vast golden sand expanse and APTDC resort cottages at Perupalem Beach near Narasapuram West Godavari Andhra Pradesh Godavari Delta Coast

Perupalem Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Perupalem Beach, located 15 kilometers from the lace-weaving port town of Narasapuram in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, is a pristine deltaic shoreline. Formed by the al...

Multicolored evening sky reflection over golden sands and salt pans at Astaranga Beach in Puri Odisha Color-Changing Sunset Shore

Astaranga Beach

Odisha • Bay of Bengal

Astaranga Beach, located 60 kilometers east of Puri in Odisha, is a serene coastal gem named after its legendary evening sky (*Astaranga* meaning 'Color-Changing Sunset' in Odia). ...

Pristine silver sands and pine trees of Galgibaga Turtle Beach in South Goa where Galgibaga River meets the sea Turtle Sanctuary Shore

Galgibaga Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Galgibaga Beach, situated in the southernmost taluka of Canacona in South Goa, is celebrated as one of Goa's cleanest and most tranquil coastal sanctuaries. Revered alongside Morji...

Pristine white sands and leaning pine trees at Betalbatim Sunset Beach in South Goa Sunset Beach of South Goa

Betalbatim Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Betalbatim Beach, nestled between Majorda and Colva in Salcete taluka of South Goa, is popularly known as the 'Sunset Beach of South Goa'. Celebrated for its glowing powder-white s...

Narrow golden sand spit where Suvarna River meets Arabian Sea at Kodi Bengre Delta Beach in Udupi Karnataka Suvarna Estuary Delta Point

Kodi Bengre Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea / Suvarna Estuary

Kodi Bengre Beach, popularly known as Delta Beach or Delta Point, is situated 16 kilometers from Udupi in Karnataka. Formed by a narrow, dramatic sand spit where the tranquil Suvar...

National Highway NH66 running between Arabian Sea on the left and Souparnika River on the right at Maravanthe Beach in Karnataka Sea & River Parallel Coast

Maravanthe Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea / Souparnika River

Maravanthe Beach, located 12 kilometers north of Kundapura in Udupi district of Karnataka, is one of India's most uniquely photographed geographic wonders. Running alongside Nation...

Floating sea bridge and golden sand shoreline at Chavakkad Beach in Thrissur Kerala where river meets the sea Azhimukham River-Sea Confluence

Chavakkad Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Backwater Confluence

Chavakkad Beach, located just 6 kilometers from the sacred temple town of Guruvayur in Thrissur district of Kerala, is a vibrant coastal landmark. Renowned for its *Azhimukham*—the...

Golden sands and coconut palm headlands at Meenkunnu Beach in Azhikode Kannur Kerala Hill of the Fish Shore

Meenkunnu Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Arabian Sea

Meenkunnu Beach, located in Azhikode 10 kilometers north of Kannur city center in Kerala, is an uncrowded golden sand haven. Translating to 'The Hill of the Fish' in Malayalam (*Me...

Natural black sand shoreline and Sai Baba Temple on the promenade at Tithal Beach in Valsad Gujarat Volcanic Black Sand Promenade

Tithal Beach

Gujarat • Arabian Sea

Tithal Beach, located just 4 kilometers from Valsad city in southern Gujarat, is one of Gujarat's most popular coastal landmarks. Famous for its natural volcanic black sand, illumi...

Queen's Necklace promenade lights and golden sands of Girgaon Chowpatty at Marine Drive in Mumbai Maharashtra Queen's Necklace Urban Beach

Girgaon Chowpatty

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea / Back Bay

Girgaon Chowpatty, located at the northern terminus of the world-famous Marine Drive ('Queen's Necklace') in South Mumbai, is one of India's most culturally historic urban beaches....

White coral sands and Jumaat Mosque of Saint Ubaidullah at Androth Island Beach in Lakshadweep Saint Ubaidullah Shrine Atoll

Androth Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Androth Island Beach, located 293 kilometers from the Kochi coast, is the largest island by land area (4.98 sq km) in Lakshadweep and the closest to the Indian mainland. Famous for...

Pristine white coral sand and turquoise shallow lagoon at Kiltan Island Beach in Lakshadweep Folk Dholak & Coral Lagoon

Kiltan Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Kiltan Island Beach, located in the northern archipelago of Lakshadweep 394 kilometers from Kochi, is a serene coral island steeped in cultural traditions. Spanning 3.2 kilometers ...

Dramatic sunset framing uprooted ancient mangrove trunks and calm waters at Chidiya Tapu Sunset Beach in South Andaman Andaman Sunset & Birding Hub

Chidiya Tapu Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Chidiya Tapu Beach, located at the southernmost tip of South Andaman Island 28 kilometers from Port Blair, is world-famous as the 'Bird Island' and premier sunset destination of th...

Surfers on powerful left hand point break waves along the crescent white coralline sand of Butler Bay Beach in Little Andaman World-Class Surfing Point Break

Butler Bay Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea / Indian Ocean

Butler Bay Beach, located 14 kilometers north of Hut Bay on Little Andaman Island, is a world-renowned surfing and eco-tourism paradise. Featuring a stunning concave crescent of po...

Tranquil golden sand shoreline and morning walkers at Thiruvanmiyur Beach along East Coast Road in Chennai Tamil Nadu Valmiki Heritage Shore

Thiruvanmiyur Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Thiruvanmiyur Beach, located at the starting point of the East Coast Road (ECR) in South Chennai, is one of Chennai's most peaceful residential coastal stretches. Located close to ...

Live coral reefs and seagrass meadows under crystal clear shallow waters at Kurusadai Island Beach in Gulf of Mannar Tamil Nadu Gulf of Mannar Dugong Sanctuary

Kurusadai Island Beach

Tamil Nadu • Gulf of Mannar / Palk Strait

Kurusadai Island Beach, located 4 kilometers off the coast of Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, is known to marine biologists worldwide as the 'Biologist's Paradis...

INS Kursura Submarine Museum and golden sands of RK Beach along Beach Road in Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh Submarine Museum Promenade

RK Beach Vizag

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Ramakrishna Beach, popularly known as RK Beach, is situated in the heart of Visakhapatnam city along the Bay of Bengal. Famous as the urban soul of Vizag, RK Beach is world-renowne...

Casuarina trees and clean golden sand dunes of Aryapalli Beach in Ganjam Odisha Casuarina Sand Dune Coast

Aryapalli Beach

Odisha • Bay of Bengal

Aryapalli Beach, located 6 kilometers from Chhatrapur and 30 kilometers north of Gopalpur in Ganjam district of Odisha, is a serene and uncrowded coastal sanctuary. Surrounded by d...

Ancient stone ramparts of 1756 Cabo de Rama Fort overlooking emerald turquoise cove and palm trees in South Goa 1756 Sea Fort Headland

Cabo de Rama Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Cabo de Rama Beach, situated in Canacona taluka of South Goa, is a dramatic coastal destination crowned by the 180,000 sq meter Cabo de Rama Fort. According to legend, Lord Rama an...

Mirror-like calm shallow bay and coconut trees at Hollant Sunrise Beach near Dabolim Airport South Goa Only Sunrise Beach in Goa

Hollant Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Hollant Beach, tucked away just 3 kilometers from Goa Dabolim Airport in Mormugao taluka of South Goa, is one of Goa's most unique geographic treasures. Curved inward into an enclo...

Solar powered eco amenities and pristine golden sand at Padubidri Blue Flag Beach in Udupi Karnataka Blue Flag Certified

Padubidri Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Padubidri Beach, located 25 kilometers south of Udupi in Karnataka, is one of India's prestigious international Blue Flag certified eco-beaches. Renowned for its immaculate golden ...

Boardwalk promenade and pristine golden sands at Kasarkod Blue Flag Eco Beach in Honnavar Karnataka Blue Flag Certified

Kasarkod Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea / Sharavathi Estuary

Kasarkod Beach, located 3 kilometers from Honnavar in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is a world-class Blue Flag certified eco-destination. Spanning 5 kilometers of pristine ...

Coastal road running between Edava Nadayara backwater lake and Arabian Sea at Kappil Beach near Varkala Kerala Backwater Lake & Sea Spit

Kappil Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Edava-Nadayara Lake

Kappil Beach, located just 6 kilometers north of Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, is a stunning geographic marvel. Here, a narrow coastal road and scenic bridge se...

Expansive golden sandbar where Shiriya River merges into the Arabian Sea in Kasaragod Kerala Shiriya River Estuary

Shiriya Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Shiriya Estuary

Shiriya Beach, situated 15 kilometers north of Kasaragod in Kumbla, is a pristine coastal sandbar destination. Formed where the meandering Shiriya River empties into the Arabian Se...

1929 Vijay Vilas Palace dome and golden sand dunes of Mandvi Beach in Kutch Gujarat Vijay Vilas Royal Palace Shore

Mandvi Beach Kutch

Gujarat • Gulf of Kachchh / Arabian Sea

Mandvi Beach, located in the historic port town of Mandvi in Kachchh district of Gujarat, is a royal coastal destination steeped in maritime splendor. Home to the 1929 red sandston...

Clean golden sands and wooden fishing boats of the Koli community at Versova Beach in Mumbai Maharashtra World's Largest Beach Cleanup

Versova Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea / Malad Creek

Versova Beach, located in Andheri West in Mumbai, is a globally recognized ecological milestone. Spearheaded by environmental lawyer Afroz Shah and recognized by the United Nations...

Crystal clear turquoise virgin lagoon and white coral sandbar at uninhabited Suheli Par Atoll in Lakshadweep Virgin Coral Atoll Sanctuary

Suheli Atoll Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Suheli Par (Suheli Atoll), located 52 kilometers southwest of Kavaratti in Lakshadweep, is one of India's most pristine and untouched virgin coral atolls. Comprising two uninhabite...

Tiny white coral sand island surrounded by vast turquoise lagoon at Bitra Island Beach in Lakshadweep Smallest Inhabited Coral Island

Bitra Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Bitra Island Beach, located 65 kilometers north of Agatti in the northern archipelago of Lakshadweep, holds the unique distinction of being **the smallest inhabited island in India...

Natural living coral rock arch bridge and turquoise shallow cove at Neil Cove in Shaheed Dweep Neil Island Andaman Living Rock Bridge & Cove

Neil Cove

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Neil Cove, situated just north of Laxmanpur Beach on Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in the Andaman Islands, is a hidden emerald-turquoise lagoon cove. Famous for its close proximity t...

1969 North Bay Lighthouse depicted on the back of India's 20 rupee note standing over turquoise coral reefs near Port Blair Andaman ₹20 Note Lighthouse Shore

North Bay Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

North Bay Island Beach, located a 30-minute boat ride from Aberdeen Jetty in Port Blair, is one of the Andaman Islands' most iconic destinations. World-famous as the coastal scene ...

Wide golden sand expanse and open air promenade at Palavakkam Beach along East Coast Road in Chennai Tamil Nadu ECR Open Promenade

Palavakkam Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Palavakkam Beach, located along the East Coast Road (ECR) in South Chennai, is one of Chennai's most spacious and peaceful coastal promenades. Featuring an extraordinarily wide gol...

Flamingos and colorful coral reefs under calm shallow waters at Olaikuda Beach in Rameswaram Tamil Nadu Rameswaram Coral Snorkeling

Olaikuda Beach

Tamil Nadu • Palk Bay / Gulf of Mannar

Olaikuda Beach, located just 2 kilometers from the sacred Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram island of Tamil Nadu, is a pristine coral reef sanctuary. Situated along the sheltered...

Ancient stone carvings of 11th century Chola Someswara Swamy Temple on the golden sand of Appikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 11th-Century Chola Shore Temple

Appikonda Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Appikonda Beach, located 30 kilometers south of Visakhapatnam city near Gajuwaka, is a historic coastal sanctuary. Renowned for housing the ancient 11th-century **Someswara Swamy T...

Colorful wooden fishing boats at the mouth of Budhabalanga River at Balaramgadi Beach near Chandipur Balasore Odisha Budhabalanga River Estuary

Balaramgadi Beach

Odisha • Bay of Bengal / Budhabalanga Estuary

Balaramgadi Beach, located just 3 kilometers north of Chandipur in Balasore district of Odisha, is a picturesque coastal destination where the sacred Budhabalanga River empties int...

Expansive powder-white sand shoreline and coconut palm groves of Cansaulim Beach in South Goa Three Kings Feast Shore

Cansaulim Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Cansaulim Beach, located along the southern coastline of Goa between Arossim and Majorda, is renowned as one of Goa's widest and cleanest white sand stretches. Crowned by the histo...

Ancient banyan trees and calm turquoise sheltered bay waters at Bambolim Beach near Panaji Goa Zuari Estuary Bay Shore

Bambolim Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea / Zuari Estuary

Bambolim Beach, located just 7 kilometers from Goa's capital Panaji in Tiswadi taluka, is an idyllic and secluded coastal haven. Tucked along the calm northern shore of the Zuari R...

Untouched golden sand shoreline and towering coconut palm groves at Bailur Beach in Bhatkal Karnataka Untouched Palm Coast

Bailur Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Bailur Beach, located just 6 kilometers south of the monumental temple town of Murudeshwar in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is a serene coastal escape. Fringed by miles of ...

Paved sea walkway stretching into the ocean and golden sands at Kodi Beach in Kundapura Karnataka Panchagangavalli Sea Walk

Kodi Beach Kundapura

Karnataka • Arabian Sea / Panchagangavalli Confluence

Kodi Beach, located 4 kilometers from Kundapura in Udupi district of Karnataka, is a premier coastal destination surrounded by water on three sides. Famous for its 1-kilometer pave...

Vast golden sand spit where the holy Bharathapuzha River meets the Arabian Sea at Padinjarekkara Beach in Tirur Kerala Nila River-Sea Confluence

Padinjarekkara Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Bharathapuzha Estuary

Padinjarekkara Beach, located near Tirur in Malappuram district of Kerala, is a stunning geographic landmark. Here, two major waterways—the sacred **Bharathapuzha (River Nila)**, K...

Iconic Neendakara bridge and hundreds of colorful fishing boats at the mouth of Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam Kerala Ashtamudi Estuary Port

Neendakara Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Ashtamudi Estuary

Neendakara Beach, located 8 kilometers north of Kollam city, is one of Kerala's most prominent maritime landmarks. Situated at the exact point where the sprawling 8-armed **Ashtamu...

Lush evergreen casuarina tree forest canopy and wide dark sand shoreline at Nargol Beach in Valsad Gujarat Casuarina Parsi Heritage

Nargol Beach

Gujarat • Arabian Sea

Nargol Beach, located in the southernmost corner of Gujarat in Valsad district near Sanjan and Umbergaon, is a peaceful coastal sanctuary steeped in heritage. Surrounded by dense, ...

Portuguese style village houses, swaying coconut palms, and golden sands at Manori Beach in Mumbai Maharashtra Little Goa of Mumbai

Manori Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea / Manori Creek

Manori Beach, located on a scenic coastal peninsula in northern Mumbai across Manori Creek from Marve Beach, is popularly celebrated as the **'Little Goa of Mumbai'**. Retaining it...

Thousands of breeding pelagic sea birds soaring over white coral sand spit and turquoise reef at Pitti Island in Lakshadweep Pelagic Bird Sanctuary Islet

Pitti Island Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Reef

Pitti Island, locally known as *Pakshipitti* ('Bird Island'), is an uninhabited coral sandbar islet located 24 kilometers north of Kavaratti in Lakshadweep. Spanning barely 0.01 sq...

Mirror-like crystal turquoise waters and live coral reefs of Perumal Par Atoll in Lakshadweep Manta Ray Diving Sanctuary

Perumal Par Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Perumal Par Atoll, situated 45 kilometers northwest of Agatti in Lakshadweep, is an uninhabited coral atoll lagoon acclaimed by international scuba divers. Enclosing a massive, mir...

Eco-friendly wooden tree houses and reclaimed log benches on the sand at Amkunj Eco Beach in Rangat Middle Andaman Eco-Friendly Tree House Shore

Amkunj Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Amkunj Beach, located 8 kilometers from Rangat town in Middle Andaman along the Andaman Trunk Road (ATR), is an acclaimed model of sustainable eco-tourism. Developed by the Andaman...

Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings making their way across golden sands to the sea at Karmatang Turtle Beach in Mayabunder Andaman Turtle Paradise of Andamans

Karmatang Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Karmatang Beach, located 12 kilometers from Mayabunder in North and Middle Andaman district, is globally celebrated as the **'Turtle Paradise of the Andaman Islands'**. Serving as ...

VGP Marine Kingdom underwater tunnel and wide golden sands of Injambakkam Beach along East Coast Road in Chennai Tamil Nadu VGP Marine Kingdom Coast

Injambakkam Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Injambakkam Beach, located along the scenic East Coast Road (ECR) in South Chennai, is a popular coastal entertainment and family destination. Famous for housing **VGP Marine Kingd...

Mirror-calm shallow turquoise waters and casuarina shade at Ariyaman Kushi Beach in Mandapam Ramanathapuram Tamil Nadu Kushi Beach Palk Bay

Ariyaman Beach

Tamil Nadu • Palk Bay

Ariyaman Beach, popularly known as **'Kushi Beach'**, is located in Palk Bay 25 kilometers west of Rameswaram near Mandapam in Tamil Nadu. Spanning over 2 kilometers of spotless go...

1917 historic Baruva Lighthouse and the mouth of Mahendra Tanaya River at Baruva Beach in Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh 1917 Lighthouse & Estuary Shore

Baruva Beach

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal / Mahendra Tanaya Estuary

Baruva Beach, located 6 kilometers from Sompeta in the northernmost district of Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh near the Odisha border, is a historic seaport landmark. Where the sacre...

Thousands of devotees taking holy sea bath and vibrant evening handicraft markets at Swargadwar Beach in Puri Odisha Gateway to Heaven Shore

Swargadwar Beach Puri

Odisha • Bay of Bengal

Swargadwar Beach, located at the heart of Puri's Sea Face in Odisha just 1.5 kilometers from the world-renowned Shree Jagannath Temple, is one of India's most sacred and culturally...

Crescent golden sand cove, seaside dive centers, and palm trees at Bogmalo Beach in South Goa near Dabolim Airport Scuba Diving & Naval Museum Shore

Bogmalo Beach

Goa • Arabian Sea

Bogmalo Beach, located just 4 kilometers from Goa Dabolim Airport in South Goa, is a picturesque crescent-shaped bay enclosed by red laterite headlands. Renowned as the premier lau...

Wide golden sands, casuarina pine promenade, and Aguada Fort across Mandovi River at Miramar Beach in Panaji Goa Mandovi River Estuary Coast

Miramar Beach Goa

Goa • Arabian Sea / Mandovi Estuary

Miramar Beach, originally named *Praia de Gaspar Dias* by the Portuguese, is situated just 3 kilometers from Goa's capital Panaji in Tiswadi taluka. Located at the point where the ...

1972 octagonal masonry Surathkal Lighthouse perched on high rocky headland and golden sands in Mangaluru Karnataka NITK Promontory Lighthouse

Surathkal Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea

Surathkal Beach, located 14 kilometers north of Mangaluru city center in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, is a renowned educational and coastal landmark. Famous for the **19...

Glowing blue bioluminescent sea sparkle waves at night and golden sandbar at Mattu Beach in Udupi Karnataka Bioluminescent Sea Sparkle Coast

Mattu Beach

Karnataka • Arabian Sea / Pangala River Spit

Mattu Beach, located 10 kilometers south of Udupi in Katapadi, is an enchanting 30-kilometer-long narrow sandbar haven. Celebrated for the natural phenomenon of **nocturnal biolumi...

Protected Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchery and serene coconut palm fringed golden sand at Thaikadappuram Beach in Nileshwar Kasaragod Kerala Neythal Turtle Conservation Shore

Thaikadappuram Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea / Thejaswini Estuary

Thaikadappuram Beach, located 4 kilometers from the cultural royal town of Nileshwar in Kasaragod district of Kerala, is a world-renowned grassroots conservation sanctuary. Famous ...

144-foot red and white 1902 Tangasseri Lighthouse and golden sands of Kollam Beach in Kerala 1902 Tangasseri Lighthouse Shore

Kollam Beach

Kerala • Laccadive Sea

Kollam Beach, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach, is located just 2 kilometers from Kollam city center in southern Kerala. Anchored by the majestic 144-foot-tall **Tangasseri Light...

1928 Nawab of Junagadh royal summer palace and rugged limestone sea rocks at Chorwad Beach in Gujarat Nawab Royal Palace Shore

Chorwad Beach

Gujarat • Arabian Sea

Chorwad Beach, located 30 kilometers north of Somnath in Junagadh district of Gujarat, is a royal coastal destination steeped in princely splendor. Famous for the magnificent 1928 ...

325-foot golden Global Vipassana Pagoda dome and palm-fringed dark golden sands of Gorai Beach in Mumbai Maharashtra Global Vipassana Pagoda Shore

Gorai Beach

Maharashtra • Arabian Sea / Manori Creek

Gorai Beach, located on the northern Dharavi peninsula in Mumbai across Gorai Creek from Borivali West, is one of Mumbai's most beloved weekend coastal getaways. Crowned by the awe...

Pristine white coral sandbar and emerald-turquoise lagoon waters at uninhabited Cheriyam Island in Kalpeni Atoll Lakshadweep Uninhabited Coral Atoll Islet

Cheriyam Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

Cheriyam Island Beach, located at the northern tip of the Kalpeni Atoll in Lakshadweep 287 kilometers from Kochi, is a breathtaking uninhabited coral islet. Connected to the main i...

Tiny white coral sandbar islet surrounded by shallow turquoise lagoon waters at Tilakkam Islets in Kalpeni Lakshadweep Coral Sandbar Lagoon Islets

Tilakkam Islets Beach

Lakshadweep • Laccadive Sea / Coral Lagoon

The Tilakkam Islets (comprising Tilakkam I, II, and III alongside Pitti islet), located in the southern waters of the vast Kalpeni Atoll lagoon in Lakshadweep, are a cluster of bre...

Thousands of towering green coconut palm trees and crystal turquoise coral bay at uninhabited Avis Island near Mayabunder Andaman Uninhabited Coconut Sanctuary

Avis Island Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Avis Island Beach, located a scenic 20-minute fiber boat ride from Mayabunder Jetty in North and Middle Andaman district, is an untouched tropical paradise known as the **'Coconut ...

Pristine white sand crescent bay and dense tropical rainforest at Lalaji Bay Beach on Long Island Andaman Long Island Rainforest Bay

Lalaji Bay Beach

Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Andaman Sea

Lalaji Bay Beach, situated on the eastern coast of Long Island in Middle Andaman, is one of the Andaman archipelago's most pristine and remote coastal jewels. Featuring a wide cres...

Wide golden sand expanse and gentle Bay of Bengal waves at Uthandi Beach along East Coast Road in Chennai Tamil Nadu Upscale ECR Residential Shore

Uthandi Beach

Tamil Nadu • Bay of Bengal

Uthandi Beach, located along the upscale stretch of the East Coast Road (ECR) in South Chennai near the toll plaza, is a pristine and secluded coastal haven. Known for its wide exp...

1914 historic Pamban cantilever railway bridge opening over turquoise sea and fishing boats at Pamban Beach in Tamil Nadu 1914 Pamban Cantilever Bridge View

Pamban Beach

Tamil Nadu • Palk Strait / Gulf of Mannar

Pamban Beach, located on the western tip of Pamban (Rameswaram) Island in Tamil Nadu, is one of India's most celebrated engineering and maritime viewpoints. Facing the turquoise wa...

Natural black sand flat and Dattashram temple by the sea at Manginapudi Beach in Machilipatnam Andhra Pradesh Krishna Delta Black Sand

Manginapudi Beach Machilipatnam

Andhra Pradesh • Bay of Bengal

Manginapudi Beach, located 11 kilometers from the historic port city of Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, is one of the East Coast's rarest geogra...

Pristine golden sand spit where Nuanai River meets the sea along Puri Konark Marine Drive in Odisha Nuanai River Estuary Spit

Balighai Beach Puri

Odisha • Bay of Bengal / Nuanai Estuary

Balighai Beach, located 8 kilometers east of Puri along the picturesque Puri-Konark Marine Drive in Odisha, is a serene and uncrowded coastal sanctuary. Situated where the tranquil...

Responsible Coastal Travel & Marine Conservation

India's 7,500-kilometer coastline encompasses rich ecological systems, from fragile coral reefs in Lakshadweep and the Andaman Sea to turtle nesting dunes along Odisha and Maharashtra, and unique laterite cliffs in Kerala. Responsible visitors are urged to adhere strictly to coastal conservation guidelines: