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Beaches in India  

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Beaches in IndiaA beach is a geological form of land consisting of rock particles –such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, cobble-or even shell fragments, along the shoreline of a body of water. Beaches creates along coastal areas, where wave or present action deposits.India is a 5th most visited tourist destination in the world say a survey conducted in 2005. India’s crown is Himalaya but Indian beaches are like diamonds. Surrounded by water on 3 sides, the vast peninsular coastline of India offers an amazing array of beautiful beaches. They provide the most tempting combination of sun, sand and turf too hard to resist for any beach lover.

The choice of beach holidays in India is endless. However, some of the hottest picks for beach travel in India include the engaging Anjuna, Baga and Dona Paula sea shores of Goa and Kovalam, Marina and Juhu beaches, which are not just any tourism points but offer lots of activities and comforts for recreation and entertainment of the visitors. Beach sports like fishing, boating, swimming, walking, beachcombing, bird watching, sunbathing, canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving and many adventures sports can happen at Indin beaches.

Scuba Diving

Scuba diving refers to under water diving or going under water with breathing operator. The purpose carrying breathing apparatus is that it helps the scuba diver to stay longer under water than with simple breath holding techniques. The scuba divers typically swim underwater by using fins attached to the feet. Diving involve a portable tank containing compressed air used for breathing under water. It is a complex sport, can be fully understood by taking scuba classes. The diver needs to prevent their skin from getting damaged by rough and sharp underwater object or marine animals. The popular scuba diving beaches are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadeep and Tamil Nadu.

Paragliding

Flying without feather is a recreational and competitive flying sport. A paraglider is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing, whose shape is formed by the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing. Best month for gliding is from June to October. Arambol is popular as the best gliding site in Goa. Other sites include Anjuna, Vagator etc.  Paragliding is more suitable in hills because the problem with strong, steady wind. Very light and airy clothing is suitable as the temperature tends to be warm. Wide hat, light weight hiking or flying shoes, Sun glasses and sunscreen etc will be fine.

Kayaking

Sea kayaking, is an adventure sport that is growing in popularity. In Kayaking acticity with the use of a kayak (a small human powered boat) you can move across water.This kayak has a close cockpit . There are many no. of sit-on-top kayaks, and these boats are developing in popularity.Bladed paddle are also used. Another important difference is that the paddler sits in the boat. Kayakers sit in a seat on the boat bottom and extend their legs out in front of them.The major kayaking sites in India include the beaches of Goa, Karnatka and Kerala. Kayaking also carried out throughout the year. The operator provides the equipment and on the rentalal basis. You must ensure that your craft has strongly fitted foot, knee and hip braces and a firmly fixed seat. Dont forget to take a helmet, spray skirt with shock cords, life jacket, throw line, maps in waterproof case, signaling devices, flashlight with extra batteries and bulbs, first-aid kit, pocket knife, matches in waterproof container, food, drinking water, protective clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen, also required licenses, permits and ID.

Conoeing

Canoeing is an activity of paddling a canoe (a small narrow boat typically human powered and can also be powered by small electric or gas motors) for the purpose of recreation, sport or transportation. The canoe is a long, narrow watercraft with sharp ends. Designed to cut through water. Canoes can accommodate only two people, canoeing is used as a mode of transportation, fishing and floating markets. Canoeing tours takes you to Jammu and Kashmir, Uttaranchal, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.

Beachcombing in Goa

Seek shelter under shady palm clusters and watch blue sea waves break the coastal still with their constant humming. Travel back to Germany with that distinct Goa. Sunbath, swim and sail on the lovely beaches of Goa, India. Beachcombing in Goa is a favorite activity for every tourist. Some popular Goa beaches that are categorized as must visit are the Dona Paula beach, Benaulim beach, Calangute beach, Colva beach, Anjuna beach, Agonda beach, Aguada beach and others.

Sunbathing

Sunbathing refers to lying on the sand and enjoying the sun light. Sunbathing helps heal skin cancer and does not cause skin cancer it helps heal wrinkles. So we can see lot of people who visit the beaches and enjoying the sun bath.

Swimming

Swimming is the most sought kind of activity that’s being enjoyed by most of the people on beaches. Swimming simply means movement by humans or animals in water, usually without artificial assistance. Swimming is an activity that is both useful and recreational for many species. Its primary uses are bathing, cooling, travel, fishing and escape. An individual's ability to swim can be judged by speed or stamina.



Boating

Boating, the leisurely activity of traveling by boat typically refers to the recreational use of boats whether power boats, sail boats, or yachts (large vessels). Boating is an extremely popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide.

Fishing

One can enjoy a thrilling and fantastic experience in our fishing tours in India. India is a landscape dominated by numerous rivers, which makes it an ideal place for a fishing tour. The beautiful rivers, plateaus, marshy depressions and ravines helps to make your fishing tour an adventurous tour.  The Central Himalayan region in the Garhwal and Kumaon hills considered ideal for fishing and is probably one of the last refuges of truly wild Mahseer fish. Another perfect destination for fishing in Southern India is River Cauvery.

Walking

Walking is another leisurely activity enjoyed by all the visitors. To walk along the beach enjoying the beauty of nature is surely a delight

Beaches in India

  Kerala Beaches    

  Varaka Beach, Kovalam Beach, Kappad, Kozhikode, Cherai

  Beaches in Goa

  Miramar Beach, Palolem Beach, Calangute, Dona Paula, Arambol Beach, Vagator Beach,   Anjuna Beach

  Orissa Beaches

  Konark Beach, Puri Beach, Chandipur Beach

  West Bengal

  Digha Beach

   Tamil Nadu

  Marina Beach in Mahabalipuram

   Maharashtra

  Juhu Beach in Bombay

 
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