The Lesser Known Beaches Of India

1. Radhanagar Beach, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

For seclusion and tranquility, Radhanagar Beach in India is a place to visit. Situated on Havelock Island in the Andaman Nicobar Islands, it is famous for its still water and white sand with a beautiful and thick forest of palm trees. It has been crowned the seventh-best beach in the world by Time magazine. Despite its popularity, you would find that there is a very minimal crowd there. The best part about Radhanagar Beach is to just sit down and enjoy the beautiful sunset or just take a quick swim in the clear blue waters. This definitely is something to your senses.

 2. Benaulim Beach, Goa

Another beach in India, best known for its calm and peaceful environment, is Benaulim Beach. About 2 km away from Colva, it is a place meant for enjoying the tranquility. Many tourists come to this place to avoid the strain of the city and just to relax. During the weekends, the beach does get crowded. Otherwise, it is comparatively less crowded as compared to the other beaches in India.

If you wish to watch bullfighting, visit Benaulim Beach between October and March. This is the focal attraction of this beach.

3. Kashid Beach, Maharashtra

This beautiful beach is located within a distance of 30 km from Alibagh, on the shores of the Arabian Sea. White sand, paddy fields, blue sea, and Green Mountain enhance the beauty of Kashid Beach. It is a perfect weekend getaway for people living in Mumbai. You will find very few hotels in Kashid. The Konkani fish is a famous delicacy of Kashid that you should not miss.

4. Arambol Beach, Goa

Arambol Beach is about a one-hour drive away from Dabolim Airport in Goa. This beach attracts many international tourists during the winter season (November – March). If you are looking for a perfect way to relax, visit the hot thermals located just a short walk away from the beach. This is home to different kinds of music, especially the Gypsy fusion bands.

The Bohemian living makes it more attractive to tourists. The various styles of healing art like Yoga, meditation, dance, etc. are the other attractions that draw tourists to Arambol Beach.

 5. Bogmalo Beach, Goa

For surfing and scuba diving enthusiasts, Bogmalo Beach is the ideal place to be. This beach is located about 9 km away from the port town of Vasco da Gama. Many tourists wish to experience professional scuba diving while visiting this beach in India. You can get certified classes from a local company called Goa Diving which offers PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certification.

6. Mandarmani Beach, West Bengal

180 km away from the Kolkata airport, and just 30 Km before Digha, you can find a beautiful beach on the Bay of Bengal. This place, known as Mandarmani is a seaside village, which has become extremely popular amongst tourists from across India for its virgin beach and the serenity it offers. There are many resorts available, so you can spend a weekend there to rejuvenate yourself.

The sight of red crabs crawling is a common sight along the 13 km long beach. Another great attraction is the ability to drive your car on the beach. This can be a problem on other beaches in India, but not in Mandarmani. Certain other activities like ropeways are also available to entertain the tourists. Various local handicrafts, handmade jewelry, shells, and souvenirs are sold by the local villagers in the stalls that line the beach.