Beach Destinations in India (Domestic)

  1. Goa

About: India’s top beach destination with vibrant nightlife.

Reach: Dabolim or Mopa Airport; trains to Madgaon/Thivim.

What to see/do: Baga, Calangute, Palolem beaches, water sports, forts, flea markets.

  1. Gokarna, Karnataka

About: Peaceful beach town with spiritual charm.

Reach: Goa Airport → 150 km by road; trains to Gokarna Road.

What to see/do: Om Beach, Kudle Beach, Mahabaleshwar Temple, hiking trails.

  1. Varkala, Kerala

About: Cliffside beaches with natural springs.

Reach: Trivandrum Airport → 45 km by road; trains to Varkala station.

What to see/do: Varkala Beach, Papanasam Beach, Janardhana Swamy Temple.

  1. Pondicherry

About: French colonial town with serene beaches.

Reach: Chennai Airport → 150 km by road.

What to see/do: Paradise Beach, Promenade, Auroville, French Quarter.

  1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands

About: Pristine island beaches with coral reefs.

Reach: Flights to Port Blair; ferry to other islands.

What to see/do: Radhanagar Beach (Havelock), scuba diving, snorkeling.

  1. Alleppey (Alappuzha), Kerala

About: Known for backwaters and beaches.

Reach: Cochin Airport → 83 km; trains to Alleppey.

What to see/do: Alleppey Beach, houseboat cruises, Marari Beach.

  1. Digha, West Bengal

About: Popular beach for Kolkata weekenders.

Reach: Trains from Howrah/Kolkata to Digha.

What to see/do: New Digha Beach, Marine Aquarium, sunrise views.

  1. Puri, Odisha

About: Pilgrimage town with long sandy beaches.

Reach: Bhubaneswar Airport → 60 km; trains to Puri.

What to see/do: Puri Beach, Jagannath Temple, Konark nearby.

  1. Tarkarli, Maharashtra

About: Secluded beach ideal for diving and water sports.

Reach: Goa Airport → 130 km; trains to Kudal or Sindhudurg.

What to see/do: Scuba diving, water sports, Sindhudurg Fort.

  1. Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

About: Sacred island with scenic beaches.

Reach: Madurai Airport → 170 km by road/train.

What to see/do: Dhanushkodi Beach, Pamban Bridge, temples. 

 

International Beach Destinations 

  1. Bali, Indonesia

About: Tropical paradise with beaches and temples.

Reach: Flights to Denpasar International Airport.

What to see/do: Kuta, Seminyak, Uluwatu Temple, surfing, coral reefs.

  1. Phuket, Thailand

About: Thailand’s most popular island.

Reach: Flights to Phuket International Airport.

What to see/do: Patong Beach, Phi Phi Islands, snorkeling, island hopping.

  1. Maldives

About: Luxury island nation with overwater villas.

Reach: Flights to Male International Airport + speedboat/seaplane transfers.

What to see/do: Snorkeling, diving, private beaches, marine life.

  1. Mauritius

About: Indian Ocean island with turquoise waters.

Reach: Flights to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

What to see/do: Flic en Flac, Le Morne, Blue Bay, glass-bottom boats.

  1. Seychelles

About: Exotic beach destination with granite rock beaches.

Reach: Flights to Seychelles International Airport (Mahé).

What to see/do: Anse Lazio, snorkeling, island-hopping.

  1. Santorini, Greece

About: Famous for its whitewashed villages and volcanic beaches.

Reach: Flights via Athens → Domestic flight or ferry.

What to see/do: Red Beach, Kamari Beach, sunsets in Oia.

  1. Dubai, UAE

About: Modern luxury meets sunny beaches.

Reach: Direct flights to Dubai International Airport.

What to see/do: JBR Beach, Kite Beach, Palm Jumeirah, beach clubs.

  1. Hawaii, USA

About: Volcanic islands with legendary beaches.

Reach: Flights to Honolulu (Oahu) or Maui.

What to see/do: Waikiki Beach, snorkeling, surfing, volcano parks.

  1. Gold Coast, Australia

About: Surf capital with long sandy beaches.

Reach: Flights to Brisbane/Gold Coast Airport.

What to see/do: Surfers Paradise, whale watching, theme parks.

  1. Barcelona, Spain

About: Coastal city blending culture and beach life.

Reach: Flights to Barcelona El Prat Airport.

What to see/do: Barceloneta Beach, tapas by the sea, Gothic Quarter.