For untold centuries, the powerful triad of the sun, the sea and the sand have pooled their resources to present spectacular effects and memorable experiences to a cross section of people from all over of the globe. India has almost a 6,000 km long coastline, which is home to some of the finest beaches in the world. More and more holidaymakers are beginning to realize the numerous activities that the Indian beaches can offer together with their beautiful surrounding, and making them their preferred destination. For the unique quality of the beaches in India is that they have something for everyone. Every beach in India is an experience unto itself, for each beach has an exclusive atmosphere, facilities, level of development and popularity that makes it distinctly different from the others. For instance, some of the more developed beaches of Goa have all the tourist facilities are popular tourist destinations. These beaches are almost always teeming with activity and are full of holidaymakers.

The other lesser-developed beaches, on the other hand, are quieter places, which are suitable for those who are looking for some undisturbed peace and quiet. The beaches of Andaman and Nicobar or the Lakshadweep are perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling, and exploring the rich treasures of the under water world. They are also among the untouched beaches of India that have managed to retain their pristine charm, and are an ideal getaway for nature lovers. Gopalpur-on-Sea, which lies south of Puri is another surviving quiet hamlet with white beaches, picturesque swaying palms, colonial ruins and a few tourists that delights the heart. You can combine a beach holiday with history perfectly on the beaches of Konark. Accommodation is mostly around the main attraction of this place - the Konark Sun Temple, and that I what adds to the charm of a beach vacation here. The beach here is much quieter than the ones at Puri and you can choose from the long stretches of it. The Kovalam beach in Kerala exhibits a typical tropical setting with a strong sun and clear air. Most Indian beaches enjoy a pleasant climate that the Europeans can specially be seen relishing! They also have increasingly modern tourist facilities coming up such as luxury resorts and five star hotels with every modern facility imaginable. The best and the latest water sport facilities are most easily available in the beach capital of India, Goa. Some of the famous beaches of Goa are - the Anjuna Beach, which is popularly known as the freak capital of the world, and is the perfect place for lazing holidaymakers. Besides the calm waters of the Arabian Sea lapping softly on the Indian shore, Anjuna comes is famous for its full-moon trance and rave parties! Calangute and Baga lie in north Goa, and Calangute is also known as the Queen of Beaches. Calangute was the first hippie beach resort in India during the hippie era. It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa with a host of facilities to cater to visitors, including beach and water sports like surfing, snorkeling, jet-skiing, boogie boarding, scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, and deep sea fishing.