Kaup is a town in Udupi district of Karnataka, India. It lies on the way between Udupi and … There is a kaup beach on the shore of the Arabian Sea and a lighthouse. Many films made in this beach… It is about 15 km from Manipaland is a favorite hangout for students.
You could just laze around in your beach house and enjoy your surroundings. Alternatley, local tours/trips are conducted which include boat rides which also include dolphin sightings, a visit to the lighthouse to catch the breathtaking view of the coastline and the sea and a visit to St. Mary’s island that is made up of columnar basaltic lava. The tour also includes a visit to the famous Krishna Temple in Udipi and also exploring uninhabited islands in the sea and lots more. The tour is priced at Rs. 9,500 per person.
Tourists can also enjoy various beach activities like beach volleyball or football. And children can spend time building sand castles.
Karaikal (kāraikkāl) is a major port city of east coast of India and a municipality in Karaikal district in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. ….. of Masthan Sahib Valiullah; Governor Mahal ( Collector’s Office ); Karaikal Beach · Karaikal port.
The Boating Club, on the backwaters of the Arasalar River, has motor boats, rowboats and paddle boats. Take a boat out into the scenic backwaters and enjoy! If you want a spot of adventure, you could go canoeing or kayaking. And if you’d like to exert yourself, indulge in a hectic game of volleyball or tennis. This apart there is a Children’s Park and a restaurant too. So you could spend a whole day at Karaikal Beach.
Kappil Beach is the ideal getaway for some quiet me-time and to enjoy the beauty of nature — sparkling sands, sapphire sea and the soothing green of the casuarina groves.
The Kodi Cliff nearby offers a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea and 2 km away is the Pallikunnam Temple. The beach is situated about 6 km from Bekal Fort. The beach is one of the cleanest and unpolluted beaches of Kerala.
And, what makes it even more attractive is that it is one of Kerala’s cleanest and least polluted beaches.
Do hike up the Kodi Cliff nearby to enjoy some glorious views of the horizon. The gleaming waters of the Arabian Sea stretch out for miles in front of you. This imposing cliff looks as if it is rising out of the sea. Kodi Cliff is two kilometres from the Pallikunnan Temple.
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The real joy at Kappil is the backwater ride that is through boats. Boat Ride is one of the major activities in Kappil and you’ll get plenty of mini-sized and medium-sized ferryboats carrying a large number of passengers. Going into the waters on a shaky boat ride is worth to spend a penny. Besides, one can go for a leisurely walk from the beach to the cliff at Varkala. There are numerous trekking trials that make this place a heaven for adventure enthusiasts.
Apart from all the above beach activities, you can also indulge in shopping as there are plenty of shops where you can get many things at reasonable rates. Along with this, there are many food stalls and eating joints across the length of the beach, where you can get tasty Indian snacks and savories.
Kappad, or Kappakadavu locally, is a famous beach near Kozhikode, India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed on 20 May 1498. His voyage established the sea route from Europe to India.
Kappad Beach An 800-year-old temple on the rocks nearby is devoted to a local God in the area. The historical and architectural splendor is not to be missed.
Kalingapatnam Beach is located on the coast of Kalingapatnam, where Vamsadhara River empties into Bay of Bengal. It is located at a distance of 30 km from Srikakulam.
Kalingapatnam is a village in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Gara mandal of Srikakulam revenue division. It has one of the major beach sand deposits of the state.
Gokarna is located in Karnataka just a few hours from Goa and Bangalore. Although it does not have an airport, it is well-connected by road to all major cities. Here is how to reach Gokarna.
Gokarna is well connected by road. KSRTC buses do ply regularly from Bengaluru, Mangalore, Hubli, other cities of Karnataka. One can also board a bus from Madgaon and other cities of Goa for Gokarna. Gokarna is just 10 km off the NH 17 connecting Mumbai to Kochi. Buses, including AC luxury, ply regularly between both the cities.
Gokarana is a beautiful temple town sandwitched between the Gangavali and Agnashini river mouths. Gokarna has four of India’s most secluded and pristine beaches nestled nearby. It draws both pious pilgrims and hedonistic holiday makers with equal enthusiasm. Gokarna Beach is the closest to the town . It is a quiet beach and a hippie paradise with drums, hammocks and guitars.
The beautiful gangavaram beach, lined with palm trees is located near the visakhapatnam steel plant (VSP), at a distance of about 26kms south of Vizag. The beach has a picturesque coastline which attracts number of tourists and film makers.
The beautiful looking Pitta Konda located in the center of the ocean, the Krishna Temple on the opposite hill and a scenic coastline all make Gangavaram Beach a must-visit place in Visakhapatnam.
For locals it has always been a favorite picnic spot, where families spend quality time together.
Galgibaga Beach or as it is also called Galgibagh Beach is located in the south of Goa in Canacona region (Canacona Taluk), 7 km from famous Palolem Beach resort. Many people consider the whole Arabian Sea coastline from Talpona River mouth up to Galgibaga River mouth to be the entire coast. Probably due to this wrong way of thinking there are some discrepancies in how to call the Beach properly.
Carry your camera and a good pair of binoculars if it is the nesting season. Photographing the tiny shimmering bodies trying to reach the waters of the sea is an amazing experience in itself.
Elliots Beach has a couple of renowned places of worship. The Ashtalakshmi Temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi attracts many worshippers. The Velankanni Church, a facsimile of the renowned church in Velankanni, is a popular pilgrimage spot for not only Christians but people of all faiths.
Elliots Beach is a great place to head out to if you want to enjoy sun and sand. However, swimming is not advisable as the currents are strong.
Dona Paula Beach is nestled towards the rocky outcrop of the hammer-shaped headland which divides the Zuari and Mandovi Estuaries.
The cityscape overlooks the vast Arabian Sea blessed with calm shores. It is this mix of luxurious amenities and wide open spaces of Dona Paula Beach that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Dona Paula Beach is 7 km from Panaji. The beach is named after Dona Paula de Menzes, daughter of a viceroy (in colonial India), who threw herself off the cliff, when refused permission to marry a local fisherman, Gaspar Dias. The myth says that Dona Paula is entombed in the Cabo Chapel of the Raj Bhawan and is supposed to be seen emerging from the moonlit waves wearing only a pearl necklace. With the romance and myth attached to it — haunted by Dona Paula de Menzes — tourists throng the Dona Paula Beach not only in search of the deceased beloved, but also to indulge in water sports on the clear waters.
The Dona Paula Beach offers an opportunity to the tourists to have a sunbath and buy cheap seaside goods from local vendors.
This beach has also been the location for many Indian movies, the most famous being Ek Duje Ke Liye. Given this dual attraction, Dona Paula Beach has become a popular tourist spot.
The picturesque Devbagh Beach. is on Lady’s Island that can be reached by speedboats from the Karwar coast. The secluded beach with casuarina groves provides the perfect getaway from the din of urban concrete jungles.
Devbagh is a stop for the quintessential beach lover. Sun, sand, surf, sea and endless open space, Devbagh is the next best thing to having a beach all to yourself. Between building sandcastles, combing the shore for seashells, endless beach volleyball games, snorkelling and relaxing and letting the sea wash all your worries away, Devbagh opens a world of serenity
Covelong is a fishing village in Chennai, India, 40 kilometres south of Chennai, on the East Coast Road en route to Mahabalipuram. Covelong was a port town developed by the Nawab of Carnatic, Saadat Ali.
Covelong Beach is well worth checking out. It’s such a charming place. This apart, the beach has a very old Catholic church and mosque bounding it. Once you are through with sunbathing on its sandy shores, stroll around these places of tourist interest. The beach is so beautiful that you could sunbathe, frolic on the shores or even meditate here. The ancient ruins of the fort take you back to a bygone era.
Colva Beach, in its heydays, used to be a retreat for the rich and famous, who would come here from Margaon to spend a few days at leisure. Today Apart from Colva Beach’s beauty, folks come here to enjoy a few water sporting activities, many of whom you can see parasailing till the sun goes down.
This is the most important beach in the south circuit equipped with all modern amenities like air-conditioned resort complexes, tourist cottages, discos, seashell artefact stalls, refreshment stalls, eateries, guest houses, expanding the village enormously. The Church of Our Lady Of Mercy in Colva is famous for its miracle statue of Menino Jesus.
The road leading from the Church to the beach is where all the facilities are located. Colva is a small village in south Goa on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 39 km away from Panaji, capital of the Indian state of Goa.
Two km further ahead from Colva is Benaulim. With 20 km of virgin white sands, palm fringed, and sun drenched beaches, Colva is the most loved beach of Goans. Colva, unlike Anjuna or Calangute, gained popularity only lately. It was little disturbed and life moved on quietly.
Canaguinim beach is another south Goa beach that is situated to the south of the Betul beach. The beach has a low wall around it and also has some rocks and a river inlet at the end. It is a sandy and stony beach situated in the Quepem taluka. There are also a number of rooms for rent found here for accommodation.
Near the Canaguinim beach one can find a number of smaller Goan beaches. Before reaching Canaguinim one comes across a beach called Zorint beach that can be reached from a fresh water stream via a small valley situated to the south of a stony plateau. Due to this reason the beach is usually deserted.
Canaguinim Beach is for the lazy sunny days of life, where not a soul can be seen at times. Hence make it a day visit rather than a stopover or a night hang out, as its seclusion may be a bit daunting if left all alone in this part of Goa.
Betalbatim beach in Goa is situated just two km north to Colva and is a beach that has stretches of golden sands where one can relax with the sound of swaying palms and the shimmering waters of the Arabian Sea.
One can see a lot of dolphins in the area and usually there are local fishermen that take you for a dolphin trip. For accommodation one can find a number of beach resorts and guest houses in Betalbatim. There are also a number of hotels and restaurants that serve some tasty Goan dishes and drinks.
Betalbatim is considered to be one of the finest beaches of Goa that offers serenity and seclusion to many. For all those who want a peaceful and truly relaxing place to enjoy in their Goa beach holiday, Betalbatim is the place to be.
These waters are famous for dolphin spotting and for a small amount, the local fishermen can organize a trip for a short dolphin spotting cruise. If you are lucky, you may get to see the frolicking, shimmering graceful bodies of these wonderful friendly sea creatures.
Baruva beach is a village and a beach resort located near Sompeta in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The Mahendra Tanaya River merges into the Bay of Bengal at this place.
Baruva was used as a seaport in the era of British colonial rule in India up to 1948. In July 1917 a ship carrying goods sank in the sea. To commemorate this incident a pillar was constructed.[2] The harbor is closed, but the old lighthouse stood until 2000. A light house has been constructed next to the beach resort. Baruva’s beach is one of the oldest in Andhra Pradesh.
Baruva Beach is compared to the beaches in Goa due to its breathtaking views. It is one destination you will enjoy visiting with your family and friends.
Ashwem beach is famous for its rocky beach that has been shaped by shellfish, giving the rocks a unique shape. The beach isn’t well known among tourists making it an ideal place for people looking for some alone time at a beautiful location.
Ashwem also stands out for its location north of the nesting place of the Olive Ridley Turtle, tourists and Animal Rights Activists come from different parts of Goa and beyond to witness this scene.
Attractions in Ashvem
Ashwem doesn’t have too many major attractions but the few that it does have are
The Restaurants
Ashwem has quite a few restaurants along the roads that lead up to the beach. These range from Italian to Continental and everything in between. It isn’t just known for its posh food but also the food available in shacks. Shacks in Ashvem prepare some of the tastiest meals you’ve ever eaten, it cannot however be compared to a restaurant as they are two completely different experiences.
Try to get hold of the local fishermen to take you on one of their fishing trip. Dolphins in the area are a fantastic way to spend the time here, enhanced by the pleasures of fishing. Ashwem Beach is completely laid back; here you can carry your own accessories like books and music, or none at all, if you are looking for complete relaxation!.
If you are planning your trip to Goa on January, there is a huge possibility that the period of your vocations will coincides with The Three King’s Feast, which is celebrated here on January 6. So, if you are the lucky one person to come to Goa before this festival, be sure that you will have amazing opportunity to watch one of the brightest and most colorful festivals celebrated by local citizens of neighboring Villages of Cansaulim, Arossim and Quelem.
Like all beaches on this amazing, beautiful endless South Goa coastline of the Indian Ocean, Arossim Beach also has dazzling white sand, green dense palm trees and colorful fishing boats which are like slowly and peacefully dancing among the ocean waves. The landscape is supplemented with few houses and shops and lonely hiding in the shadow of mighty trees „The Star Fish” shack restaurant located in the very center of the beach.
Around Arossim you may get to see the cute little Pratincoles or the Small Indian Pratincoles, a small wader bird. They get to breed on the sandy shores of rivers or by the sea. It’s an utterly delightful experience to be able to see these little birds nesting half buried in the sands of Arossim!
From Arossim Beach tourists can also visit the sixteenth century Church of Sao Tome (St. Thomas the Apostle) and the Cansaulim Church. There is a difference of opinion as to when the church was built but that it was rebuilt in 1632 is certain. Here, the Feast of the three Magi is celebrated with great pomp and show. The nights are quieter here, so if you intend to go partying you will have to be on the lookout for other options towards the north. Shop, indulge in Goan culinary experience and head back home to the calm surroundings of Arossim!.
Known as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always basked a major place in the maritime history of Kerala. Alappuzha (Alleppey) is a landmark between a network of rivers flowing into it and the Arabian Sea. Tourists visit here to hangout and relax as it has tremendous and tempting natural beauty all around. This place has huge network of freshwater rivers, meandering lakes, and lagoons. One can try adventurous activities at the beach like boating, or enjoy at children’s park with toy bicycles or trains. Hallowed with natures green beauty and scenery, Alappuzha is a wonderland of Kerala state.
Alappuzha beach is a famous picnic spot and so it’s a favorite gateway for locals. Amusement amenities at the Vijaya Beach Park add charm to the beach. It houses the popular ancient pier that is approx.140 years old. Also, you can find an old lighthouse nearby Alappuzha beach which is very bewitching to visitors. This beach is also popular for the grand event of Nehru Trophy Boat Race that takes place every year in the month of August. It’s a very big event and large number of tourist flock this place on this very day.
In addition to this, there are some historic remnants that add colonial atmosphere to the entire area. No doubt, holidaying in Alappuzha has become a synonym of Kerala tourism. Vacationing over here is a bubbly event and it’s all because of the rich blend of the Sea and Sun.
Alappuzha Beach (Allepey Beach) has a small park nearby that attracts a lot of tourists. The Alappuzha Lighthouse stands near the beach, which is also an interesting spot for tourists. This beach has also been a favorite location for many movies. The ancient pier that is 140 years old is also a prime attraction.
Alappuzha Beach houses varied animal and bird life. An idyllic spot for picnics, you can also enjoy the various amusement facilities. Toy trains are available for kids in the park known as the Viyaja Beach Park. The park also offers boating facilities and a swimming pool.
The sandy and silent Alappuzha Beach tosses up a serene experience for any visitor, offering a dip into history and nature. Backwater cruising, dolphin watches, boating and water sports are the highlights of this beach.
