Beaches and Backwaters

India is home to a list of incredible attractions. From hill stations to deserts to beaches and backwaters, everything about the country makes it a traveler’s paradise. Imagine travelling to a destination where you can cruise through pristine backwaters and at the same time enjoy a leisure time at the beach; that’s the charm of India.   Relax on a houseboat, cruise on a backwater, unwind on a sun lounge and party in the night; India is one such country where you can enjoy the thrill of backwaters and also unwind in the tranquility of the beaches.

Let’s give you a virtual tour of some of the beautiful beaches and backwater destinations of India.

Beaches in India

Beaches of India are a perfect blend of leisure, sun, sand and sea. Indian beaches offer a mental detox away from the chaotic city life, and every year people travel from around the world to enjoy a calming beach holiday. Beaches in India are where you can cherish the view of modern and cultural facades fusing into each other. Unspoiled and unexplored, one can find many beaches in India where you can relax all day long without being disturbed.

Goa

Goa is rightly termed as the beach paradise of India as it remains on the list of every traveler seeking a beach holiday. Although a small place, Goa is one of the most precious gems of India oozing the biggest charm. Baga Beach offers an experience of a stunning nightlife, whereas Candolim Beach is the perfect spot to enjoy a sunbath. One can also explore some water activities at Calangute Beach or plan a trip to Anjuna Beach to eye some unusual rock formations. Every beach of Goa has something different to offer.

Andaman & Nicobar

 If Goa is the beach paradise of India then Andaman & Nicobar is the beach capital of India. The beaches here are unique with its sparkling blue water, and are far from imagination. One can spend plenty of time with Mother Nature at the beaches of Andaman & Nicobar. Some of the most picturesque beaches that top the list include Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach, Wandoor Beach and Kaala Pathar Beach to name a few. These beaches are well known for the range of water sports available here including, snorkeling, jet skiing, scuba diving, etc.

Kerala

This God’s own country is another favourite destination among the beach lovers. The white sand beaches here are perfectly crowned with coconut trees, creating a magical experience. Some of the most visited yet unspoiled beaches of Kerala include Marari Beach, Alleppey Beach, Vizhinjam Beach, Kovalam beach, Varkala Beach, Bekal beach, Kappad beach and Beypore beach.

Backwaters in India

Thick groves of coconut trees blanketing the backwaters in India are a beautiful sight to behold. Kerala and Goa are the first two names that pop up when one mentions the backwaters of India. The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons that lie parallel along the Malabar Coast, which is the local name for the Arabian Sea Coast.

Kuttanad in Kerala

Connected by canals and channels, the backwaters of Kuttanad in Kerala form a beautiful maze of backwaters. It's a part of Alleppey, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts of Kerala. Kuttanad Backwaters will take you through the rural lifestyle and culture of the region.

Alappuzha in Kerala

This is the most famed destination in Kerala for backwaters. The district is best known for its Kanyakumari Lake and its beautiful network of canals and channels between the backwaters, which earned it the name ‘Venice of the East’. Houseboats are readily available in Alleppey to explore the backwaters.

Goa

Not many people are aware of the fact that Goa too is a popular destination for backwater in India. The experience here is completely different to that of Kerala backwaters. The houseboats of Goa are elegantly crafted out of lightweight wood and are fully equipped with modern amenities. What makes the houseboats here different from that of Kerala is that the houseboats here are floating pubs. For those interested in cruising along the beautiful backwaters of Goa, houseboats ply the Chapora River in Siolim and take you through beautiful routes offering a sneak peek into the life and culture of the locals.