India has a long coastline. And with a long coastline comes several beaches – small and big, crowded and secluded, turbulent and calm, which dot the coastline of India. From the popular urban beaches of Mumbai, Chennai, Vizag etc. to popular tourist places like Goa & Kerala, you are never short of options in India. While the likes of Juhu, Calangute, Marina, Puri or Kovalam beaches have tourists thronging in regularly, we list down some of the offbeat beaches that are somewhat less crowded and offer a truly amazing experience to the visitors.

Palolem Beach, Goa: With Goa being synonymous with beaches, the most frequented ones happen to be Baga, Calangute or Colva beach. While these beaches are good on their own, Goa has many other treasures little distance away from the “popular” beaches. Palolem Beach is one such beach. A crescent-shaped beach, this sometimes appear like a placid lagoon, and you can see people canoeing around. There are some islands and small beaches around which also you can visit once there. Kashid Beach Maharashtra: Couple of hours from Mumbai, this is another beautiful beach in the Konkan coast. Located at a small distance from a popular beach destination of Alibag, Kashid has white sand and many water sport activities to help you have a relaxing time. Radha Nagar Beach, Havelock, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: While the Andamans have many beaches to offer, the Radhanagar beach probably stands out. Located few hours away from the capital city of Port Blair (which in turn is a good 2-3 hours away from the mainland by flight) this place offers several activities like snorkeling, scuba diving and se walk apart from the regular watersports. Chandipur Beach, Odisha: Located near Baleshwar in Odisha, this is an interesting beach, where water recedes to the extent of 1-5 km during low tide and the level rises back during high tide. This beach also supports rich biodiversity and the home to integrated Test Range by Indian Army. Bangaram Beach, Lakshadweep: Lakshadweep host some of the best beaches & coral reefs in India. Bangaram Beach offer numerous activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing etc. The calm lagoon and serene settings make the experience even more interesting.

In a country like India, and with such a large coastline, you are never short of options and there are numerous beaches & activities to choose from. A lot of these beaches are underrated and are just waiting to be explored!

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