South India Beach Holidays

Beaches in India
Complete travel info guide on Indian beaches, beach resorts, beaches of India, tropical beach tours, with offers of exclusive tour packages to premier beach holiday destinations within India.

Popular Beaches of India:
Anjuna Beach, Goa
Baga Beach, Goa
Calangute Beach, Goa
Dona Paula Beach, Goa
Juhu Beach, Maharashtra
Marina Beach, Chennai
Marari Beach, Kerala
Gopalpur On Sea, Orissa
Kovalam Beach, Kerala

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ARJUNA BEACH, GOA
With its fluorescent painted palm trees and full moon parties, Anjuna Beach, 8-km west of Mapusa, is one of the most popular beaches of Goa. Most people's reasons for coming to Anjuna are the same as they were in the 1970s: dancing and lying on the beach slurping tropical fruit. While browsing in the area have a day trip to the famous flea market of Anjuna, a major shopping hangout, beside the beach. Anjuna attracts a variety of tourists touring Goa, and the crowd includes from the happy go lucky kinds to overlanders, monks, defiant ex-hippies, gentle lunatics, artists, artisans, seers, searchers etc. Even those particular kinds of tourists who prefer to travel within the limit of their tour itinerary, cannot resist visiting this charming beach site.

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JUHU BEACH, MAHARASHTRA
In Maharashtra Beach travelling pleasant throughout the year. In particular, the capital city of Mumbai is blessed with many beaches in its vicinity, that present a breather to the local population as well as act as attractive tourist option for those visiting from outside. One such beach site is Juhu, one of the largest and frequently visited beaches of India. Leisure & Entertainment At Juhu
Located 18-km north of the city centre, it's a major beach site on the shores of Arabian Sea and is one of the posh localities of Mumbai where one can find the bungalows of the famous film personalities of Bollywood. It's also a favourite shooting site among the filmmakers as many film shootings are also held over here.

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KOVALAM BEACH, KERALA
Situated on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline is a small village of Kovalam. This quiet town of Kovalam came on the tourist map, when its beautiful and secluded beaches were discovered. Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches gives it a ravishing look

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GOPALPUR ON SEA, ORRISA
One of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, this small beach is a splendid retreat for sea worshippers, located about 16-km from Berhampur. Once a humming seaport, Gopalpur offers its visitors a slice of serenity in environs that are conducive to introspection and conviviality. One can still see the crumbling walls and pillars of the jetty, witness to its past glory of commercial activity. The pleasures of the Blue Beach and the Blue Bay of her backwaters continue to lure the water babies. Gopalpur-on-Sea is a surfer's delight and excellent for sailing. Discovery of a Holiday Hideout: Originally, a small fishing village on the coast of Orissa, it was so named when a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna was constructed some time in the 18th century. Apart from its temple, Gopalpur was distinguished for its magnificent beach and was discovered as a perfect winter resort.

EXCURSIONS FROM GOPALPUR BEACH

Chilika Lake: Situated at a distance of 45-km from Gopalpur and spreading over an area of 1,100-sq-km, this is the largest brackish water lake in the country and attracts large number of migratory birds.

Taptapani: As the name suggests, is a hot water sulphur spring situated around 67-km from Gopalpur

South India Beaches Tour

Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destination Covered : MUMBAI - TRIVANDRUM - POOVAR ISLAND - KOVALAM - VARKALA - MARARIKULAM - ALLEPPY - COCHIN - MUMBAI

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On arrival in Mumbai at International airport you will be met by our representative, displaying placard addressed to your name, you will be welcomed with traditional Indian Hospitality with flowers & beautiful stroll. Our representative will escort you to your Hotel and there you can discuss your programme in detail and clear your doubts

Day 02: Mumbai
Morning after breakfast city tour visiting Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar Hill, offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford market, Marine Drive & Flora Fountain. Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 03: Mumbai -Trivandrum - Poovar Island
Morning transfer to airport to board flight for Trivandrum. On arrival trasfer to Poovar Island Resort(32 kms / 45 min). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Poovar island resort.

Day 04: Poovar Island
Full day at leisure.

Day 05: Poovar Island - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam beach (30 kms / 30 min ) on arrival check in at hotel . Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06: Kovalam - Varkala
Morning drive to Varkala ( 60 kms / 1 hour )
Varkala : Varkala is a small seaside town in Kerala, has been a Hindu pilgrimage site since the 12th Century. To this day, the 800 hundred year old Janardhana Temple remains a popular pilgrimage spot.
On arrival check in at hotel . Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 07 : Varkala
Varkala is also blessed with an unspoilt, golden beach, lapped by the waters of the Indian Ocean. Rest of the day free for own activities visit the Portugese church of Anjengo dated to the time of occupation, which maybe the Elanchoros of the geography of Ptomempee (2nd century A.D.). Also visit the English Fort constructed in 1695 A.D. by the English 'East India Company'.

Day 08: Varkala - Mararikulam (180 kms / 4 hours ) Mararikulam : The Marari Breach is not the place for a raucous beach holiday. There are no rave parties here, no noisy water scooters, no sellers of trinkets. But for those seeking to undo the stresses of city life and experience a completely new pace, it is the perfect spot.
The village of Mararikulam is tucked away behind a line of dense palms that rise like a sudden rampart of green out of the sands. Like all villages, it has evolved naturally, in picturesque disorder. Morning drive to mararikulam,On arrival check in at hotel . Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09: Mararikulam
Full day at leisure

Day 10: Mararikulam - Alleppy - Cochin ( 70 kms / 1.30 hours )
Morning drive to cochin via Alleppy at alleppy you can enjoy back water cruise, continue drive to cochin.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel .Overnight at cochin.

Day 11: Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala, which has one of the finest natural harbours & is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famousChinese fishing nets.

Day 12 : Cochin - Mumbai - Aboard
Morning free at leisure .Afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai

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South India Temple Tour

Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destination Covered : CHENNAI - KANCHIPURAM - MAHABALIPURAM - PONDICHERRY - THANJAVUR - MADURAI -PERIYAR - ALLEPPY - KUMARKOAM - COCHIN

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
On arrival at Chennai International airport you will be met by our representative, displaying placard addressed to your name, you will be welcomed with traditional Indian Hospitality with flowers & beautiful stroll. Our representative will escort you to your Hotel and there you can discuss your programme in detail and clear your doubts

Day 02: Chennai -Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Morning panaromic sightseeing of chennai city ,later proceed to Kanchipuram (70 kms / 2hours )Kanchipuram is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest.
After visiting Kanchipuram proceed for Mahabalipuram(65 kms / 1. 30 hours). On arrival checkin at Hotel .
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Morning visit Mahabalipuram : The city of Mahabalipuram is famous for the seven pagodas. Here on the seashore is an interesting group of ancient rock cut temples which are the examples of Dravidian style of Architecture.
Drive to Pondicherry, visiting Auroville en route. Check in to hotel at Pondicherry. Visit Aurobindo Ashram. Overnight at Pondicherry.

Day 04: Pondicherry -Thanjavur ( 240 kms / 6 hours )
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Tanjore also known as Thanjavur (The rice bowl of Tamil Nadu). Don't miss the famous Chola Temple of Brihadeeshwara - a World Heritage Monument! Its bronze handicrafts make Tanjore one of the highlights of the tour to South India. The majesty of the palaces and the art gallery attached to the temple is really awe-inspiring. It is also famous for the silk. Overnight at Tanjore.

Day 05 : Tanjore - Madurai ( 150 kms / 4 .30 hours )
Breakfast at hotel. Later leave for Madurai. Madurai, the lotus-shaped city is over 2500 years old and is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu

Day 06: Madurai
Morning visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches. Also visit the Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Afternoon free.
Overnight Madurai.

Day 07: Madurai - Periyar (134 kms / 3.30 hours )
Morning drive to Periyar National Park. Set up in 1934,it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Amongstthe animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc. Overnight Periyar.

Day 08:Periyar - Alleppey - Kumarkom
Morning drive to Alleppy (Proceed to the backwaters of Alleppey, for a memorable day & night cruise, aboard a Kettuvallam, the luxurious traditional houseboat, which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters! The boat will take you through the virgin villages of Kuttanad - the only location in Kerala, situated below sea level,then proceed for Kumarkom.
Overnight at Kumarkoam.

Day 09 : Kumarkom - Cochin (90 kms/ 2 hours)
Morning drive from Kumarkoam to Cochin., on arrival transfer to hotel in Cochin. Optinal : Evening : Kathakali dance show. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercial capital of Kerala, which has one of the finest natural harbours & is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famousChinese fishing nets . overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Cochin -Abroad

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