Let's start by answering the most common ice-breaker - 'Are you a mountain person or a beach person?'. While mountains and hill stations do make for gorgeous getaways, if your answer is the latter, welcome to the club of water babies! Along with mighty rivers flowing through the length and breadth of India, it is also a country that is surrounded by the sea on the three sides, thus offering a lot of amazing beach destinations for tourists from near and far! We have curated a list of 5 top places that will give you the best beach experience in this hot season.
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5 Beaches To Visit In India For A Lazy Holiday
1. Goa
Goa is the most sought-after beach destination in India as of now. This cosy state is located to the south of Maharashtra. It can be visited throughout the year. However, avoid going There during the rains. The summers and the winters in Goa continue to give a pleasant experience to its tourists. North Goa is more popular with the lively Goan nightlife. The beaches here are always abuzz with parties, events and gatherings. Beaches like Calangute, Baga, Candolim, Anjuna etc all lie next to each other and yet are always crowded. The southern side of Goa is calmer, with people chilling, reading books and relaxing at the coast. Beaches like Mobor, Varca, Benaulim etc are the ones you should visit if you're visiting the state to unwind.
2. Gokarna
Probably one of the most under-appreciated parts of the country, Gokarna is located just a few kilometers to the south of Goa. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, this place welcomes everyone who loves a good break! With its serene beaches and calming waves, Gokarna, in the state of Karnataka, is just the right place to visit this year! The famous Shiva temple is also located here. When here, visit beaches like half-moon, Om, Paradise and catch the most mesmerizing sunsets!
3. Kochi
Kochi is the perfect combination of great food, pristine beaches and mesmerizing nature! Located in the southwestern state of Kerala, Kochi is home to many picturesque beaches in the country. The Fort Kochi beach is a fan favourite as it has the remnants of the ancient fort Emmanuel. The beach also hosts the Kochi Beach Carnival in the last week of December every year. Puthuvype, Puthenthode, Kuzhupilly etc are some more beaches that can be visited.
4. Pondicherry
Known as Pudducherry, Pondicherry remains to be a youthful spot for many, being an ex-French colony. Located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the place has beautiful promenades and mesmerising beaches all across, making it a very instagrammable destination. Affectionately called 'Pondy', this place is also referred to as the 'French Riviera of the East'. It's long coastline on the eastern side makes it a place with numerous beaches. Be it an adventure sport like surfing or a chill activity like lazing around reading your favourite novel, Pondicherry beaches suit them all!
5. Lakshadweep
Though this one may not be connected to the mainland; Lakshadweep islands are a great Indian location to visit. As these islands are aloof and separated from the majority population, one can get to experience the clearest of the blue waters! Being a cluster of islands, Lakshadweep has mini-islands like Kadmat Island, Minicoy, and Kavaratti that can be visited by tourists to make the most of the clear waters of the Arabian Sea!
Which beach are you heading to next?
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