Most beautiful beach in India

RedSwordfish · Apr 15th, 2005, 17:25

Hi everybody,
me and a mate are planning to go to India in July, August. Who knows beautiful beach spots on the mainland or some islands (and the best way to go there). Thanks for your answers!

lonelyaztec · Apr 15th, 2005, 18:34

Hi

My favourite beach destinations in India are as follows..
1. Karwar
2. Andamans
3. Allepy - the beach and the backwaters
3. [COLOR=Navy]Pondicherry[/color]

I have been to all the places above, and i have put travelogues here on IM. U can read them, and take a decision.

Goa is also good, but, is touristy.

I have not been to other beach destinations in India, and hence can't comment.

I hope u will find the above travelogues useful.

rangss · Apr 15th, 2005, 18:49

Vizag..

Yarada
Gangavaram
Bhimli
Erra matti Dibbalu
Rishikonda

http://www.vizagcityonline.com/photo...togallery.html

This guy has some good pics in his site:
http://kalyanvarma.net/photography/travel/vizag/200407/

sillylilly · Apr 15th, 2005, 19:40

Love it..love it..love it...

The Vizag photos I mean - Man, I MISS my hometown!

Sigh..thanks rangss for making me totally HOMESICK!

rangss · Apr 15th, 2005, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by sillylilly

Love it..love it..love it...

The Vizag photos I mean - Man, I MISS my hometown!

Sigh..thanks rangss for making me totally HOMESICK!

So am I buddy, So am I. It has been a good 8 years since I left the place...itching to go back!

sillylilly · Apr 15th, 2005, 19:43

Man check out the photos here..he is good

http://kalyanvarma.net/photography/travel/

My fav is the title "two stupid sheep"

rangss · Apr 15th, 2005, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by sillylilly

Man check out the photos here..he is good

http://kalyanvarma.net/photography/travel/

My fav is the title "two stupid sheep"

Yeah...and they look like Bambi and mom!

-m2- · Apr 16th, 2005, 00:46

Hi RedSwordfish, welcome to Indiamike.

July and August are not really good months for beaches in India if you are seeking the usual beach resort activities like swimming, sunning, socializing etc -- monsoon conditions on the the west coast (including the mentioned places like Karwar, Alleppey, Goa and unmentioned Kerala beaches like Varkala) make the water unswimmable, the weather generally lousey, and there will be few tourists around. The Andamans, also mentioned, is recovering from the Tsunami and will also be in Monsoon mode at this time -- even the ships to Pt. Blair don't take passengers at this time of year.

A partial exception on the West coast might be the island of Diu (attached to southern part of Gujurat by causeway) ... the 'search' function should bring up a couple of threads on Diu during the monsoon season.

From the weather charts, the south-eastern coastal areas might be more promising, but I have no experience myself -- perhaps the Vizag fans can comment, specifically, on the question of whether July and August weather is OK for a beach vacation in places like Vizag, Mamallapuram, Pondicherry, etc

RedSwordfish · Apr 16th, 2005, 01:54

Everybody has a different opinion about going to India in July/August. This is the only season I have time to travel. So can you tell me where is the best choice to go in the monsoon-time? Is the weather in Goa also lousy? I'm very confused...

cheers

-m2- · Apr 16th, 2005, 02:18

India is a large country and there are lots of good places to visit during the July-August period that you have available. My comments were only on beaches during the monsoon -- probably an interesting time to visit, but what I was getting at is that if you are counting on the 'normal' sort of beach holiday, you will probably be disappointed. For example, Goa gets around 900mm of rain during July and the beaches generally unswimmable.

There are a few beach pictures from Goa taken during the monsoon by member Will Marks. These may give you an idea of what I mean.

http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s.../cat/500/page/

edit: here's a link to a thread that might be of interest -- particularly Indiawise's comments on Diu and Goa.

Need Plan B during monsoom

RD350 · Apr 16th, 2005, 09:59

My favourite beaches are:

Baga
Calangute
Colva

rangss · Apr 16th, 2005, 13:13

Hey what is wrong about visiitng beaches in monsoon? I love a cloudy weather at a beach. Check the links I had posted earlier.

Eastern coast is also in the monsoon period in July and August. August is more likely to be 'safer' from monsoonal rains. July...well... cyclones! Avoid!

RedSwordfish · Apr 16th, 2005, 20:49

...and what about Lakshadweep?

Jorge Reverter · Apr 16th, 2005, 22:27

Probably July and August are not the best months to stay there, but my favourite beach in India is Palolem in South Goa.

Jorge

-m2- · Apr 16th, 2005, 23:15

re Lakshadweep: Last I heard, the only way non-Indians could visit the islands was with a package tour with very limited choice of destinations. Although I haven't visited them, the islands appear to be spectacularly beautiful and unspoiled. Since these islands are off the west coast, monsoon conditions will prevail in the July-August period and I doubt any tours will be operating at this time.

Here is a link to some information on the Lakshadweeps:

http://www.keralagreenery.org/isles.html

Apr 15th, 2005, 17:25	#1
RedSwordfish Mango-Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 94	Most beautiful beach in India Hi everybody, me and a mate are planning to go to India in July, August. Who knows beautiful beach spots on the mainland or some islands (and the best way to go there). Thanks for your answers!

Apr 15th, 2005, 18:34	#2
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	My favourite beaches Hi My favourite beach destinations in India are as follows.. 1. Karwar 2. Andamans 3. Allepy - the beach and the backwaters 3. [COLOR=Navy]Pondicherry[/color] I have been to all the places above, and i have put travelogues here on IM. U can read them, and take a decision. Goa is also good, but, is touristy. I have not been to other beach destinations in India, and hence can't comment. I hope u will find the above travelogues useful. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Apr 15th, 2005, 18:49	#3
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,838	Vizag.. Yarada Gangavaram Bhimli Erra matti Dibbalu Rishikonda http://www.vizagcityonline.com/photo...togallery.html This guy has some good pics in his site: http://kalyanvarma.net/photography/travel/vizag/200407/ __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

Apr 16th, 2005, 22:27	#14
Jorge Reverter Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Murcia - Spain Posts: 1,137	Probably July and August are not the best months to stay there, but my favourite beach in India is Palolem in South Goa. Jorge Last edited by Jorge Reverter : May 3rd, 2008 at 16:28.

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Apr 15th, 2005, 19:40	#4
sillylilly monki..me? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 161	Love it..love it..love it... The Vizag photos I mean - Man, I MISS my hometown! Sigh..thanks rangss for making me totally HOMESICK!

Apr 15th, 2005, 19:43	#6
sillylilly monki..me? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 161	Man check out the photos here..he is good http://kalyanvarma.net/photography/travel/ My fav is the title "two stupid sheep"

Apr 16th, 2005, 00:46	#8
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	Hi RedSwordfish, welcome to Indiamike. July and August are not really good months for beaches in India if you are seeking the usual beach resort activities like swimming, sunning, socializing etc -- monsoon conditions on the the west coast (including the mentioned places like Karwar, Alleppey, Goa and unmentioned Kerala beaches like Varkala) make the water unswimmable, the weather generally lousey, and there will be few tourists around. The Andamans, also mentioned, is recovering from the Tsunami and will also be in Monsoon mode at this time -- even the ships to Pt. Blair don't take passengers at this time of year. A partial exception on the West coast might be the island of Diu (attached to southern part of Gujurat by causeway) ... the 'search' function should bring up a couple of threads on Diu during the monsoon season. From the weather charts, the south-eastern coastal areas might be more promising, but I have no experience myself -- perhaps the Vizag fans can comment, specifically, on the question of whether July and August weather is OK for a beach vacation in places like Vizag, Mamallapuram, Pondicherry, etc

Apr 16th, 2005, 01:54	#9
RedSwordfish Mango-Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 94	Everybody has a different opinion about going to India in July/August. This is the only season I have time to travel. So can you tell me where is the best choice to go in the monsoon-time? Is the weather in Goa also lousy? I'm very confused... cheers

Apr 16th, 2005, 02:18	#10
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	India is a large country and there are lots of good places to visit during the July-August period that you have available. My comments were only on beaches during the monsoon -- probably an interesting time to visit, but what I was getting at is that if you are counting on the 'normal' sort of beach holiday, you will probably be disappointed. For example, Goa gets around 900mm of rain during July and the beaches generally unswimmable. There are a few beach pictures from Goa taken during the monsoon by member Will Marks. These may give you an idea of what I mean. http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s.../cat/500/page/ edit: here's a link to a thread that might be of interest -- particularly Indiawise's comments on Diu and Goa. Need Plan B during monsoom

Apr 16th, 2005, 09:59	#11
RD350 Adventurous and fun loving Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 12	My favourite beaches are: Baga Calangute Colva

Apr 16th, 2005, 13:13	#12
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,838	Hey what is wrong about visiitng beaches in monsoon? I love a cloudy weather at a beach. Check the links I had posted earlier. Eastern coast is also in the monsoon period in July and August. August is more likely to be 'safer' from monsoonal rains. July...well... cyclones! Avoid!

Apr 16th, 2005, 20:49	#13
RedSwordfish Mango-Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 94	...and what about Lakshadweep?

Apr 16th, 2005, 23:15	#15
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,577	re Lakshadweep: Last I heard, the only way non-Indians could visit the islands was with a package tour with very limited choice of destinations. Although I haven't visited them, the islands appear to be spectacularly beautiful and unspoiled. Since these islands are off the west coast, monsoon conditions will prevail in the July-August period and I doubt any tours will be operating at this time. Here is a link to some information on the Lakshadweeps: http://www.keralagreenery.org/isles.html

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