India has over 7,500 km of coastline and some of Asia’s most spectacular beaches. Here are the five that belong on every beach lover’s bucket list.
1. Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island, Andaman
Voted Asia’s best beach multiple times. The turquoise water, white sand, and complete lack of commercialization make this an absolute paradise.
2. Palolem Beach, Goa
A crescent-shaped bay of the finest white sand, backed by swaying coconut palms — Palolem is Goa at its most picture-perfect.
3. Om Beach, Gokarna, Karnataka
Shaped like the Om symbol, this beach is loved by backpackers who find it a more peaceful alternative to crowded Goa.
4. Varkala Beach, Kerala
Red laterite cliffs plunge dramatically into the Arabian Sea at Varkala, one of Kerala’s most striking and serene beaches.
5. Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep
A tiny coral atoll with no vehicles, no tourists (except at the resort), and some of the clearest water in the world.