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A Blue Print On The Beaches A Blue Print On The Beaches

Of IndiaOf India



Popular BeachesPopular Beaches

Beaches By RegionsBeaches By RegionsBeaches By TeamBeaches By TeamBeaches And Water TourBeaches And Water Tour

Indian beaches are mainly classifiedIndian beaches are mainly classifiedinto 4 categoriesinto 4 categories



Popular Beaches of IndiaPopular Beaches of India

Beaches in India provide the most temptingcombination of sun, sand, sea and surf that is too hardto resist for any beach lover and water sport adventurer. When it comes to beach holidays in Indiathe choice is unending. Still the foremost choices of beach travel in India include the beautiful sea shores of Goa, where the tropical sun bathed beaches of Anjuna,

Baga & Dona Paula have something for every visitor.Other beaches such as Kovalam, Marina and Juhu, not just focus on tourism they are also venues forrecreation and entertainment for the local populationand the outstation tourists.



Some Popular BeachesSome Popular Beaches

of India Are:of India Are: Anjuna Beach, Goa Anjuna Beach, GoaBaga Beach, GoaBaga Beach, GoaCalangute Beach, GoaCalangute Beach, GoaDona Paula Beach,Dona Paula Beach,GoaGoa

Juhu Beach,Juhu Beach,MaharashtraMaharashtra

Marina Beach,Marina Beach,ChennaiChennai

Marari Beach, KeralaMarari Beach, KeralaGopalpur On Sea,Gopalpur On Sea,OrissaOrissaKovalam Beach,Kovalam Beach,KeralaKerala



B eaches B y RegionsB eaches B y Regions

Whether it's the isolated horizons of the KonkanWhether it's the isolated horizons of the KonkanCoast or the Arabian Sea; the golden sands or theCoast or the Arabian Sea; the golden sands or thewater drenched seashores, every beach in Indiawater drenched seashores, every beach in Indiamakes a picture perfect holiday destination.makes a picture perfect holiday destination.



Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh

Andaman & Nicobar Andaman & Nicobar

GoaGoa

Gujarat Gujarat

KarnatakaKarnataka

KeralaKerala

LakshadweepLakshadweep

MaharashtraMaharashtra

OrissaOrissa

Tamil NaduTamil Nadu

Categorization Of Categorization Of

Beaches By Region are:Beaches By Region are:



B eaches B y TheamB eaches B y Theam

Y ou do not require an excuse to indulge in fun and sporty

Y ou do not require an excuse to indulge in fun and sportyactivities; it's a place for frolicking. So how taking that longactivities; it's a place for frolicking. So how taking that long

postponed holiday and soak up in the sun a little.postponed holiday and soak up in the sun a little.



Some Of The Theams are:Some Of The Theams are:

Romantic BeachesRomantic Beaches

Family BeachesFamily Beaches

Sea ShellsSea Shells

Water SportsWater Sports

Exotic BeachesExotic Beaches

Entertainment Entertainment BeachesBeaches

Marine LifeMarine Life

Tropical IslandsTropical Islands& Beaches& Beaches



Backwater ToursBackwater ToursBeach ToursBeach ToursBoat Safari ToursBoat Safari ToursH ouse Boat H ouse Boat Water SportsWater SportsWhitewater RaftingWhitewater Rafting

B eaches And Water ToursB eaches And Water Tours



Anjuna B each, Goa Anjuna B each, GoaWith its fluorescent painted palm trees and full moon parties,With its fluorescent painted palm trees and full moon parties,

Anjuna Beach, 8 Anjuna Beach, 8- -km west of Mapusa, is one of the most popularkm west of Mapusa, is one of the most popularbeaches of Goa. Most people's reasons for coming to Anjuna are thebeaches of Goa. Most people's reasons for coming to Anjuna are thesame as they were in the 1970s: dancing and lying on the beachsame as they were in the 1970s: dancing and lying on the beachslurping tropical fruit. While browsing in the area have a day trip toslurping tropical fruit. While browsing in the area have a day trip to

the famous flea market of Anjuna, a major shopping hangout,the famous flea market of Anjuna, a major shopping hangout,beside the beach.beside the beach.

Anjuna attracts a variety of tourists touring Goa, and the crowd Anjuna attracts a variety of tourists touring Goa, and the crowdincludes from the happy go lucky kinds to overlanders, monks,includes from the happy go lucky kinds to overlanders, monks,defiant exdefiant ex- -hippies, gentle lunatics, artists, artisans, seers, searchershippies, gentle lunatics, artists, artisans, seers, searchersetc. Even those particular kinds of tourists who prefer to traveletc. Even those particular kinds of tourists who prefer to travelwithin the limit of their tour itinerary, cannot resist visiting thiswithin the limit of their tour itinerary, cannot resist visiting thischarming beach site.charming beach site.



Baga Beach, GoaBaga Beach, GoaBaga Beach is part of a 30Baga Beach is part of a 30- -km stretch of beach coastline along the west km stretch of beach coastline along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian Sea, 10coast of Goa by the Arabian Sea, 10- -km west of Mapusa, is basically ankm west of Mapusa, is basically anextension of Calangute beach. The beach begins at Fort Aguada continuesextension of Calangute beach. The beach begins at Fort Aguada continuesas Sinquerim beach, then as Candolim Beach and merges into Calanguteas Sinquerim beach, then as Candolim Beach and merges into Calangutebeach and then to Baga beach and then Anjuna Beach and then to Vagatorbeach and then to Baga beach and then Anjuna Beach and then to VagatorBeach finally ending at Chapora Beach and Fort.Beach finally ending at Chapora Beach and Fort.

Ex otic Locales Around B agaEx otic Locales Around B agaLying in the rocky, wooded headland, the only difference between this farLying in the rocky, wooded headland, the only difference between this farnorthern end of the Baga beach and its more congested center of Calangutenorthern end of the Baga beach and its more congested center of CalanguteBeach is that the scenery of this beach site is more varied, unspoiled andBeach is that the scenery of this beach site is more varied, unspoiled andscenic.scenic.

Water Sports AtB

agaWater Sports AtB

agaThe quiet atmosphere and isolated location of Baga, beside the scenicThe quiet atmosphere and isolated location of Baga, beside the scenicbeauty that surrounds it, with the creek, the Retreat H ouse perched on thebeauty that surrounds it, with the creek, the Retreat H ouse perched on thehill and the lack of local tourist buses all have contributed to the beachhill and the lack of local tourist buses all have contributed to the beachbeing a favourite of the beach lovers. Baga beach is more popular withbeing a favourite of the beach lovers. Baga beach is more popular withwestern tourists who love to use it as a base for water sports and fishing inwestern tourists who love to use it as a base for water sports and fishing inthe area.the area.



Calangute B each, GoaCalangute B each, Goa A 45 minute bus ride up to the coast from the A 45 minute bus ride up to the coast from the

city of Panjim bring one to Calangute, Goa'scity of Panjim bring one to Calangute, Goa'sbusiest and most commercialized resort, and thebusiest and most commercialized resort, and theflagship of the state government's bid for aflagship of the state government's bid for abigger slice of India's packagebigger slice of India's package- -tourist pie. Thistourist pie. This

peaceful fishing village was a favourite hideout peaceful fishing village was a favourite hideout of the hippies in the 70's and 80's. Today,of the hippies in the 70's and 80's. Today,Calangute beach symbolise Goa's reputation asCalangute beach symbolise Goa's reputation asa haven for beach and coastal splendoura haven for beach and coastal splendour

Water Sports At CalanguteWater Sports At CalanguteCalangute also makes a perfect beach site if youCalangute also makes a perfect beach site if youwant to indulge in some water sports activities.want to indulge in some water sports activities.Parasailing, water skiing and wind surfing at theParasailing, water skiing and wind surfing at theCalangute beach starts in the afternoon whenCalangute beach starts in the afternoon whenthe wind is blowing just in the right directionthe wind is blowing just in the right direction

and it goes on till sunset.and it goes on till sunset.



Dona Paula B each, GoaDona Paula B each, Goa At the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian Sea At the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian Seais the secluded bay of Dona Paula with a fine view of the Marmagoais the secluded bay of Dona Paula with a fine view of the MarmagoaH arbour. This beach of Goa carries with it an aura of both romanceH arbour. This beach of Goa carries with it an aura of both romanceand mythand myth - - haunted by Dona Paula de Menezes; tourists throng thehaunted by Dona Paula de Menezes; tourists throng the

Dona Paula beach not only in search of the deceased beloved, but Dona Paula beach not only in search of the deceased beloved, but also to indulge in water sports on the clear waters. The Dona Paulaalso to indulge in water sports on the clear waters. The Dona PaulaBeach offers an opportunity to the tourists to have a sunbath andBeach offers an opportunity to the tourists to have a sunbath andenjoy water scootering and motar boat rides.enjoy water scootering and motar boat rides.

Attractions Around Dona Paula B each Attractions Around Dona Paula B each

The Reis Magos ChurchThe Reis Magos ChurchSalim Ali B ird SanctuarySalim Ali B ird SanctuaryNational Oceanography InstituteNational Oceanography Institute



J uhu B each, MaharashtraJ uhu B each, MaharashtraIn Maharashtra Beach travelling pleasant throughout the year. InIn Maharashtra Beach travelling pleasant throughout the year. Inparticular, the capital city of Mumbai is blessed with many beachesparticular, the capital city of Mumbai is blessed with many beachesin its vicinity, that present a breather to the local population as wellin its vicinity, that present a breather to the local population as wellas act as attractive tourist option for those visiting from outside.as act as attractive tourist option for those visiting from outside.One such beach site is Juhu, one of the largest and frequentlyOne such beach site is Juhu, one of the largest and frequentlyvisited beaches of India.visited beaches of India.

Leisure & E ntertainment At J uhuLeisure & E ntertainment At J uhuLocated 18Located 18- -km north of the city centre, it's a major beach site onkm north of the city centre, it's a major beach site onthe shores of Arabian Sea and is one of the posh localities of the shores of Arabian Sea and is one of the posh localities of Mumbai where one can find the bungalows of the famous filmMumbai where one can find the bungalows of the famous filmpersonalities of Bollywood. It's also a favourite shooting site amongpersonalities of Bollywood. It's also a favourite shooting site among

the filmmakers as many film shootings are also held over here.the filmmakers as many film shootings are also held over here.On the southern end of the Juhu beach one can find many LuxuryOn the southern end of the Juhu beach one can find many Luxuryhotels and apartments, which are regarded as a favourite haunt of hotels and apartments, which are regarded as a favourite haunt of Mumbai's movers and shakers. The beach, which almost seemsMumbai's movers and shakers. The beach, which almost seemsdeserted during weekdays, always tends to get very crowded ondeserted during weekdays, always tends to get very crowded onweekends.weekends.



Marari B each, KeralaMarari B each, KeralaThe Marari B each, Mararikulam:The Marari B each, Mararikulam:

Marari originates from " Mararikulam ", one of the local fishing villages,Marari originates from " Mararikulam ", one of the local fishing villages,where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the menwhere life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the mengoing out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch.going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch.Completely new to the holiday maker. Marari offers endless miles of Completely new to the holiday maker. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where yousuperb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where youcan experience the local charm and traditional Kerala H ospitality at itscan experience the local charm and traditional Kerala H ospitality at itsbest. Not that you need to spend the whole of your holiday in seclusion,best. Not that you need to spend the whole of your holiday in seclusion,

you couldn't be in a better location for exploring the marvellousyou couldn't be in a better location for exploring the marvellousbackwaters, where the tranquility, the stunning scenery and the feeling of backwaters, where the tranquility, the stunning scenery and the feeling of being transported back in time, make it a superbly relaxing and inspiringbeing transported back in time, make it a superbly relaxing and inspiringexperience.experience.

The Resort :The Resort :In a superb location set in 25 acres of Coconut Palm groves leading downIn a superb location set in 25 acres of Coconut Palm groves leading down

to the vast expanse of beach. The Marari Beach is a Brand NewH

otel built to the vast expanse of beach. The Marari Beach is a Brand NewH

otel built in the style of an traditional fishing village with thatched villas that havein the style of an traditional fishing village with thatched villas that havebeen designed to be in keeping with the local village style.been designed to be in keeping with the local village style.

The Healing touch at Marari B each Resorts's Ayurvedic Centre:The Healing touch at Marari B each Resorts's Ayurvedic Centre: Ayurveda, the Science of Life, is almost as old as the Indian civilisation. Ayurveda, the Science of Life, is almost as old as the Indian civilisation.It's holistic approach, the efficacy of its therapies and the absence of It's holistic approach, the efficacy of its therapies and the absence of distressing side affects are some of its more salient features. Throughout distressing side affects are some of its more salient features. Throughout the world there is a rising awareness of the benefits of natual healththe world there is a rising awareness of the benefits of natual healths stems.s stems.



Marina Beach, ChennaiMarina Beach, ChennaiWelcome to the longest beach of India, Marina Beach,Welcome to the longest beach of India, Marina Beach,comprising of golden sand, good surf and a shimmeringcomprising of golden sand, good surf and a shimmeringclean blue sea. This beach is counted among one of theclean blue sea. This beach is counted among one of thelongest beaches in Asia. Its 12longest beaches in Asia. Its 12- -km long stretch waskm long stretch wasmade beautiful by the wonderful facelift given bymade beautiful by the wonderful facelift given byGovernor Mountstuart E lphinstone Grant Duff in theGovernor Mountstuart E lphinstone Grant Duff in theearly 1880's, and is Chennai's major tourist attractionearly 1880's, and is Chennai's major tourist attractiontoday.today.

Leisure & E ntertainment Activities At MarinaLeisure & E ntertainment Activities At MarinaB eachB eachMarina beach is located on the eastern side of Chennai,Marina beach is located on the eastern side of Chennai,adjoining the Bay of Bengal. Watching the sun set andadjoining the Bay of Bengal. Watching the sun set andrise from the beach is a fascinating experience. Thoughrise from the beach is a fascinating experience. Thoughbathing and swimming can be dangerous, as thebathing and swimming can be dangerous, as theundercurrent is very strong, even then people come forundercurrent is very strong, even then people come forswimming here. In the evenings, the beach is virtually aswimming here. In the evenings, the beach is virtually afair ground with various kinds of entertainment and foodfair ground with various kinds of entertainment and foodstalls lining the beach.stalls lining the beach.



Gopalpur On Sea, OrissaGopalpur On Sea, OrissaOne of the most pristine beaches of Orissa,One of the most pristine beaches of Orissa,this small beach is a splendid retreat for seathis small beach is a splendid retreat for seaworshippers, located about 16worshippers, located about 16- -km fromkm fromBerhampur. Once a humming seaport,Berhampur. Once a humming seaport,Gopalpur offers its visitors a slice of serenityGopalpur offers its visitors a slice of serenity

in environs that are conducive toin environs that are conducive tointrospection and conviviality.introspection and conviviality.

One can still see the crumbling walls andOne can still see the crumbling walls andpillars of the jetty, witness to its past glory of pillars of the jetty, witness to its past glory of commercial activity. The pleasures of thecommercial activity. The pleasures of theBlue Beach and the Blue Bay of herBlue Beach and the Blue Bay of herbackwaters continue to lure the water babies.backwaters continue to lure the water babies.GopalpurGopalpur--onon--Sea is a surfer's delight andSea is a surfer's delight andexcellent for sailing.excellent for sailing.



Kovalam B each, KeralaKovalam B each, KeralaSituated on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline is a small villageSituated on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline is a small villageof Kovalam. This quiet town of Kovalam came on the tourist map, when itsof Kovalam. This quiet town of Kovalam came on the tourist map, when itsbeautiful and secluded beaches were discovered.beautiful and secluded beaches were discovered.

Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts inToday Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts inIndia. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut treesIndia. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut treesalong the beaches gives it a ravishing look.along the beaches gives it a ravishing look.

The Three B eaches Of KovalamThe Three B eaches Of KovalamThe beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern most The beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern most beach and the most popular from the three, is the Lighthouse Beach.beach and the most popular from the three, is the Lighthouse Beach.Further south on the beach one can have a spectacular view of theFurther south on the beach one can have a spectacular view of the

Vizhinzam mosque, but photography is prohibited here. Vizhinzam mosque, but photography is prohibited here.

The middle beach is called H awah. Each morning this beach acts as a baseThe middle beach is called H awah. Each morning this beach acts as a basefor the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least for the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least affected of all by the changing times. It is dotted with few rudimentaryaffected of all by the changing times. It is dotted with few rudimentarywooden fishing vessels.wooden fishing vessels.

Water Sports At KovalamWater Sports At KovalamKovalam is a natural bay ideal for kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing.Kovalam is a natural bay ideal for kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing.One can swim in the shallow blue water and have a sunbath in the exoticOne can swim in the shallow blue water and have a sunbath in the exotictropical sun can adorn you with a good suntan. The coast at many places istropical sun can adorn you with a good suntan. The coast at many places islined with beautiful patches of coral reefs or you can crest the waves onlined with beautiful patches of coral reefs or you can crest the waves onlogs of lashed woods on catamarans.logs of lashed woods on catamarans.



What Can You Do to HelpWhat Can You Do to Help

Protect B eaches?Protect B eaches?Keep all waste produced during yourKeep all waste produced during yourexcursions in a safe place to beexcursions in a safe place to bedisposed of properly when you're backdisposed of properly when you're backon land.on land.

Always follow label directions for the use Always follow label directions for the useand disposal of chemicalsand disposal of chemicalsTake used motor oil, paints, and otherTake used motor oil, paints, and otherhazardous household materials tohazardous household materials toproper collection sites.proper collection sites.Keep litter, pet waste and grassKeep litter, pet waste and grassclippings out of gutters and storm drainsclippings out of gutters and storm drainsso that they don't drain to nearso that they don't drain to near--shoreshorewaterswatersBoating can cause water qualityBoating can cause water qualityproblems if not carried out in aproblems if not carried out in aconscientious mannerconscientious manner



Avoid entering sensitive habitat areas with your boat or Avoid entering sensitive habitat areas with your boat orother motorized watercraft. Maintain safe boat speeds toother motorized watercraft. Maintain safe boat speeds toavoid shore erosion.avoid shore erosion.Trash dumped from boats can pose a threat to humansTrash dumped from boats can pose a threat to humansand marine species.and marine species.Maintain and use your marine sanitation devicesMaintain and use your marine sanitation devicesproperly. When the sewage is not disposed of properly,properly. When the sewage is not disposed of properly,

pathogens and nutrients can enter the water, degradingpathogens and nutrients can enter the water, degradingwater quality.water quality.Boat engines that have not been properly maintainedBoat engines that have not been properly maintainedcan leak fuel into the nearcan leak fuel into the near- -shore waters, causing watershore waters, causing waterquality degradation.quality degradation.

Preserve existing trees and plant new trees and shrubsPreserve existing trees and plant new trees and shrubsto help prevent erosion and promote infiltration of waterto help prevent erosion and promote infiltration of waterinto the soil.into the soil.Become familiar with your local water resources,Become familiar with your local water resources,whether they are small streams, lakes, or Oceans.whether they are small streams, lakes, or Oceans.



B ecome a beach volunteerB ecome a beach volunteer

As a volunteer monitor, you might be As a volunteer monitor, you might beinvolved in taking water qualityinvolved in taking water quality

measurements, protection and restorationmeasurements, protection and restorationprojects, or reporting special events such asprojects, or reporting special events such asfish kills and storm damage.fish kills and storm damage.

Many coastal communities organize beachMany coastal communities organize beachcleanups in which you can participate; ancleanups in which you can participate; anenjoyable way to ensure your beach staysenjoyable way to ensure your beach staystrashtrash--free.free.

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