The Top Important Beaches in India

Since the 1930's, Kovalam has been a favorite among tourists, particularly the Europeans. Ideal for bathing due to its calm waters, the resorts here offer a variety of leisure options that would truly make any visit a rejuvenating and relaxing one.

Known as “The Queen of Beaches”, Calangute is just 16 kilometers away from Panaji, the state capital. Situated along the shores of the Arabian Sea in North Goa, the resort's names is an alteration of the local vernacular word “Koli-gutti”, which means the “land of fishermen

About 10 kilometers west of Mapusa and extension of Calangute in essence, this charming combination of land sea still puzzles visitors and even the locals as to where it begins and where it ends. Baga Beach offers a scenic and more varied imagery and is lying on a rocky and forested cape

When it comes to picturesque splendor, Calangute's only competition is Colva Beach, the pride of Salcete.

An important Hindu pilgrimage center, Varkala is also home to a seaside resort and spa. Aside from having the 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and the Nature Care Center as main tourist attractions, the coastline  is an inviting sight with rich mineral springs and high cliffs rising from it. It is 41 kilometers fro Thiruvananthapuram city.