Beaches, sand, and water are three things which can make any grown up a babbling kid. The combination of beach and sand gets entwined in anybody's memory for time immemorial and the craving to drive back to the place grows with each passing day. So here we take you some most alluring beaches around the world.
Spending summer in sea beach is something relaxing and exciting. Hey! Looking for some best beach destinations in India for your summer holidays? Here are the best beaches of India
1. Goa
Best time to visit: Summer may be the suitable time to visit the beach of Goa with sunbath, and relaxation.
Average cost /couple: Estimated 12,000/-20,000/- depending on the package tour or isolated trip.
How to reach: Goa is connected to other parts of country by railways and the station located at Margao in Goa. The main station of railways here is well known as Vasco- dagama and Madgaon.
The major attractions: Major attractions are for famous coastal beaches as tourism is the main industry here. The location is focused for tourism mainly. The other major attractions are Bom Jesus Basilica, wax museum reflecting the Indian culture, Heritage Museum, Aguada Fort.
2. Kovalam
Best time to visit: Summer may be the suitable time to visit Kovalam beach located at Kerala. The beach is quite enjoyable in the season of summer.
Average cost /couple: Estimated 15,000/-20,000/- depending on the package tour or isolated trip.
How to reach: Main mode of transportation is air. The nearest international airport (Trivandrum International Airport) is at 15 km away from Kovalam. But, there are options for bus, train services and by road or self drive to reach Kovalam.
The major attractions: Hawah beach, Karamana river, vellayani lake, halcavon castle.
3. Puducherry
Best time to visit: Summer may be the suitable time to visit Pondicherry beach surrounded by TamilNadu.s. The beach is quite enjoyable in the season of summer. This is the capital and largest city of union territory of Pondicherry. The sea is violent in nature.
Average cost /couple: Estimated 16,000/-21,000/- depending on the package tour or isolated trip.
How to reach: By flight (Pondicherry Airport ), road or by train (Villupuram station).
Major attractions: Violent sea beach, Aurobindo ashram, Bharothi Park.
4. Gokarna
Best time to visit: Summer may be the suitable time to visit Gokarna beach located at Karnataka. The location is destination of pilgrims for Hindus.
Average cost /couple: Estimated 17,000/-22,000/- depending on the package tour or isolated trip.
How to reach: By Air- Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport. By Rail- Varkala Railway Station is the nearest railhead. By Road- Varkala Bus Station is well connected to all major cities of India.
Major attractions: Mahabaleswar temple, om beach, Gokarna beach are the major attractions. The Mahabaleswar temple is famous for Lord Shiva. Nearby Kotti Teertha is the holy site for taking the sacred bath in the holy water. Pilgrims may feel fresh and sacred by the holy dip here.
5. Varkala
This is a perfect place to explore scenic beauty and backwaters. Walk along with your dear ones and enjoy the endless stretch of soft white sand and sparkling water.
Best time to visit: September to April
Average cost /couple: Estimated 10,000 to 15,000/-
How to reach: By air (Nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram), Thiruvananthapuram is the major rail head or by bus.