Top 5 Beaches in India

Top 5 Beaches in India 01:  Varkala Stunning Varkala beach lies around one hour north of capital Trivandrum in Kerala, and provide...

Top 5 Beaches in India

01: Varkala

Stunning Varkala beach lies around one hour north of capital Trivandrum in Kerala, and provides a relatively peaceful alternative to the now commercialized Kovalam. The setting of this beach is striking enough to take your breath away, with a long paved stretch of cliff bordered by shacks and views that extend over the Arabian Sea. It's an excellent place to rest and rejuvenate, with yoga and Ayurveda being popular there.

02: Gokarna

03: Palolem

Picturesque Palolem Beach, enclosed by a thick forest of coconut palms in far south Goa, is arguably the state's most beautiful beach. This mile long, shady, semi-circle shaped beach continues to grow in popularity every year, and it's become very lively with the diverse crowd that it attracts.

04: Tarkarli

If you can't make it to the Andaman Islands, the area around Tarkarli beach in southern Maharashtra has one of the best coral reefs on the Indian mainland. Relatively untouched by development, this beach is not on the tourist trail and still retains a village feel complete with homestay accommodations right on the beach. Locals can often be seen unhurriedly riding bicycles or walking to get around.

05: Agonda

Long, serene Agonda Beach in south Goa is perfect for those looking to get away from it all. Stay in a simple hut right on the beach, and enjoy the stillness and nature. The rear of the beach is lined with shacks and small shops but apart from that, there's not much else to do apart from eat, drink, swim, and chill.